The BC Endocrine Research Foundation has developed an important health initiative, Live Well with Diabetes. This program—which is available as a web-based application and in VHS, DVD and CD-ROM formats—meets a critical need to provide diabetes education to individuals who are newly diagnosed with diabetes. It covers a broad range of diabetes subjects including definitions, diet, physical activity, medications, stress management, diabetes complications, the healthcare team and additional resources.

 

The goal of this this initiative is to provide a combination of diabetes knowledge and self-management skills as well as heightened self-awareness regarding health, beliefs, needs and goals with respect to diabetes. Individuals with diabetes can use this knowledge to make informed decisions about their behavior and take responsibility for their health. Family and friends can also gain understanding thereby providing a solid support network for the individual with diabetes.

Volunteers are the key to our success and we invite you to get involved. We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us fulfill our mission to improve the health of Canadians through diabetes education and advocacy. Volunteers can participate in the following activities:

  • Outreach program

    • Exhibits at shopping malls

    • Participation in community health related events

    • Conferences

    • Media (Newspaper, Television, and Radio)

  • Presentations to diabetes support groups

  • Focus Groups (diabetes educators, physicians and individuals with diabetes)

  • Development of additional education modules

  • Fundraising (Sponsorship – Donations)

  •  Advocacy

There are three groups of volunteers:

Tier 1: This group of volunteers will be involved in:

  • Introducing ‘Live Well with Diabetes’ to potential corporate sponsors

  • Participating in special events for fundraising

  • Advocacy

Tire 2: This group of volunteers will be involved in the outreach program:

  • To set up and staff displays at health fairs

  • To set up and staff displays at shopping malls

  • Presentations to diabetes support groups

  • Assist in preparing and conducting focus groups

  • Recruitment of volunteers

  • Media relations

Tire 3: This group of volunteers will be involved in the distribution of our newsletters and educational materials:

  • Assist in mail out activities

  • Assist in distribution of educational materials

Training: We will provide the required training.

 

Other Ideas? Do you have skills that can be used in ways not identified above? Let's talk about what you are interested in doing and how we can make that happen.

To find out how you can help to make a difference in the lives of those who are affected by diabetes, please contact Dr. Eric Norman at eric@livewellwithdiabetes.com or call (604) 875-5922
or click here for online registration
or click here to download the registration form.