HADC covers the cost of insulin, diabetesmedical supplies and services which includedr. visits (endocrinology & emotionalsupport/psychology/counseling) forunderserved, uninsured, underinsured childrenand young adults who live with diabetes andstruggle financially.
HADC Book Club
Book of the Month
American Medical ID is partnering with Help A Diabetic Child (HADC) to increase awareness of the importance of wearing a Medical ID for those living with diabetes.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2025, From 6pm-8pm
GAME TIME
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025, FROM 6 PM
A Cause Before the Cure
“An Evening In Blue”
Located- Tiburon Golf Club, 2620 Tiburon DR. Naples Florida
Help A Diabetic Child (HADC)’s Diabetes Resource & Advocacy Center.
- Access to computers, internet & technology for underserved families for telemedicine Dr. visits.
- Emotional Support Services including mentorship & peer support.
- Information on Patient Assistance Programs & Financial Aid Programs.
- Information on Pharmacy & drug discount programs.
- Volunteer Programs for H.S. and College Students.
- Safe and private space for insulin pump & continuous glucose monitor (CGM) group & individual trainings.
- Community Outreach Programs, Presentations, and Support for the diabetes community.
- Referral to Nutrition Support Services
- Educational Materials.
- Information & Resources about insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) systems.
Help A Diabetic Child (HADC)
Diabetes Resource & Advocacy Center
Serving The State Of Florida And Northeastern PA
HADC Diabetes Resource & Advocacy Center allows our staff & volunteers to assist children and young adults who are in need of insulin, diabetes medical supplies and services across the state of Florida and Northeast Pennsylvania. HADC doesn’t give any funding directly to families or young adults who need assistance, what we do when we receive a referral for assistance is ask to have their prescriptions for insulin and diabetes medical supplies sent directly to the pharmacy by their medical team, HADC will then contact or visit the pharmacy to make payment and then the pharmacy will contact the family or individual to arrange for pick-up or delivery.
HADC receives referrals from school nurses, endocrinology office staff, hospital staff, doctor’s offices, clinics, diabetes educators, psychology services & other professionals who know children and young adults who are in most need.
For example: If a school nurse contacts HADC asking for extra medical supplies for their type 1 diabetes (T1D) students, HADC will work with a medical supply distributor to have the diabetes medical supplies shipped directly to the school nurse, once the package of supplies is shipped to the school nurse, HADC will then cover the cost.
HADC has assisted thousands of children & young adults across Florida and Northeastern PA with hundreds of thousands of glucose meters, test strips, lancets, syringes, pen needles, ketone strips, alcohol wipes, glucose tablets, continuous glucose monitor (CGM) sensors, insulin pump supplies along with thousands of units of insulin & emergency glucagon. HADC has covered the cost of hundreds of doctor visits, emotional support/psychology visits and lab work as well.
With more children and young adults being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and more families and young adults struggling financially the need for HADC services continues to increase in the areas we serve each year.
THE ISSUE
The cost to manage
diabetes is rising
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to naturally regulate the body’s blood sugar, leaving diagnosed individuals with a life-long dependency on costly medical insulin. Even for individuals who have sufficient insurance, access to health care, and stable employment, the costs of managing Type 1 Diabetes can put a significant dent in a family’s monthly budget.
For individuals in underserved and underinsured communities, this could mean having to choose between purchasing life-sustaining insulin for their child or food for their family.
THE WORK
A cause before the cure
THE MISSION
A cause before the cure
Help a Diabetic Child (HADC) strives to ease the burden for children and young adults who struggle financially and emotionally while living with diabetes.
THE IMPACT
We’ve served over 5,500 children,
families, and young adults
living with diabetes.
We’ve served
over 5,500 children, families, and young adults living with T1D.
Join us in celebrating
A Decade in Review - Remembering our 10 years of work.
In December of 2022, HADC celebrated 10 years of service to children and young adults in the Type 1 Diabetes community across the state of Florida and beyond. Looking back over the 10 years.
Join us in remembering our decade of success by reading the attached booklet by clicking on the picture of the book to open more pages.
Gratitude Report 2024
Gratitude Report 2023
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters!
Contribute to a specific cause:
Continuous Glucose Monitors
Help us provide 10 children with a year’s supply of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs). All donations go directly to making a difference for children with diabetes.
Vials of Insulin
Insulin is the most critical and expensive medication prescribed to help manage diabetes. Contribute to our insulin fund so that no child with diabetes should ever have to go without it.
Mental & Emotional Support
We believe in coordinating treatment options that consider a child’s health holistically so that they have the opportunity to thrive both physically and mentally.
You Are Not Alone
We are All in This Together Hello, my name is Oliver Shane, and I’m a type one diabetic; odds are,
A note from Michael Balavage
A note from Michael It’s been a long journey, but I am still in awe at how far HADC has