About HADC

We help children
with Type 1 Diabetes
feel like a kid again

Our purpose

Help A Diabetic Child (HADC) purchases diabetes medical supplies, insulin, medical office visits, and mental health services for children and college students with Type 1 Diabetes whose families struggle to afford these life-sustaining services.

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For our Founders,
the HADC purpose
is a personal one

On December 22, 2010, Tami & Joe Balavage’s 16-year-old son, Michael, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. The diagnosis quickly taught them two very important lessons. The first; this disease would redefine how Michael lives his daily life, and the second; the cost of managing the disease would be a great financial burden, even with health insurance. 

Three years later, Tami & Joe founded Help A Diabetic Child to help provide financial stability and emotional comfort for families devastated by a Type 1 diagnosis. 

 

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How we help

Our purpose in action

Building Partnerships

We work with pharmacies and distributors of diabetic medical supplies to lower our operating costs and help more children get life-saving insulin and medical supplies.

Holistic Health

We coordinate and negotiate to pay reduced rates for visits with Endocrinologists and Psychologists so a child can get the physical and mental care they need.

Ongoing Support

We provide helpful resources and community programs to support individuals as they continue to manage their diabetes.

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Lowell Lohman

  • Board Member

Ashby Walker

  • Board Member

team

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STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY

"I was so fortunate to find help getting insulin, glucose test strips, and a glucose testing meter through HADC. Their generosity sustained me when I was in a critical situation.”
College Student
Your foundation made such a huge difference in my son's life as well as my ability to cope with the diagnosis of T1D, at a very critical time.
Mother
"You went above and beyond to pay for my insulin. Because of you, I was able to be covered for two months. Your organization helped me get back on my feet, starting with my health."
Young Adult
HADC received a phone call from a young man who is 21 years old and who lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D). “I am 21 years old and just got hired at a local restaurant. I will start work next week but won’t have any health insurance for 3 months. I don’t have any extra cash to pay for my insulin and medical supplies and was hoping you could help me for a few months so I don’t lose my job”. HADC was able to help this young man for the 3 months and he is now on their health insurance plan.
Young Man
Cross Valley Counseling wants to thank the Help a Diabetic Child Organization for all the help you have given our clients. We have clients in therapy for various issues and many cannot afford the therapy and diabetic supplies. The help you have given has helped them not have to choose between diabetic supplies, therapy and other medical expenses. When I call for a client, they receive immediate life-saving help. Recently we had a client without any diabetic medicine/supplies and within a few hours had the life-saving insulin and supplies they needed. Thank you for saving the lives and health of those that suffer from diabetes.
Sharon Poray, M.B.A.Chief Operating Officer

Our causes

We provide thousands of units of insulin and supplies every year.

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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.

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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.

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