The daughter of one of the founders of this website
has juvenile diabetes and it is a passion for
both of the founders to accelerate finding a cure
for this disease. Juvenile diabetes is the most
severe form of diabetes. Children/adults diagnosed
with juvenile diabetes are insulin dependent and
they cannot grow out of this disease – their
only way out is a cure. Juvenile diabetes takes
a harsh toll on the body and serious complications
such as blindness, vascular damage and kidney
failure are an ever-present threat until a cure
is found.
The founders also have a strong desire to provide
children who are less fortunate the opportunity
to stay in school and prepare for life. “Communities
in Schools of NC (CISNC)”, which is part
of the national organization “Communities
in Schools” does just that! Communities
in Schools brings the “five basics”
into the school:
A personal one-on-one relationship with a
caring adult
A safe place to learn and grow
A marketable skill to use upon graduation
A chance to give back to peers and community
A healthy start and a healthy future.
Communities in Schools of NC is the #1 high school
dropout prevention program in the state!
