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Crescent Hotels & Resorts and the Williams Family have come together to match donations up to $1,000 to the JDRF Mid-Atlantic Chapter 💙 JDRF One Walk 💙 TODAY! I’m raising money for the JDRF One Walk because I believe in a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). T1D is a serious autoimmune disease that impacts millions of people and cannot be prevented or cured – YET! People who live with T1D regularly monitor their blood-sugar level, inject or infuse insulin through a pump, and carefully balance those doses with eating and daily activities to prevent uncomfortable, and even dangerous, side effects. Every single day. JDRF is leading the fight against T1D by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D. But they can’t do it without our support. If you feel so inclined, I hope you will support this great cause! No donation is too small, and every dollar truly makes a difference. Thanks for helping us reach our team goal! https://lnkd.in/eSiFDyMW

There are just over 24 hours left to donate before the end of the financial year ❤️ Living with a chronic disease like cystic fibrosis (CF) often means frequent hospital stays, which can last at least two weeks and involve intense physiotherapy and strong antibiotics administered through an IV drip. On average, people with CF will have two hospital stays a year, though some may have as many as six. The length of stay depends on the reason for admission—chest infections usually require a minimum of two weeks of intravenous antibiotics, but other admissions may be shorter. For children like Heath diagnosed with CF, this also means parents need to take time off to be there for their children. At Cystic Fibrosis Australia, we are constantly striving and advocating for a better future where people with CF experience a higher quality of life, less time in hospital, and ultimately, finding a cure. Please support our cause by donating this end of the financial year. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. Donate Here: https://bit.ly/4e3VnPJ 💪 Together, we can make a difference. 💪

Here's more on Drew, the innovative youngster I just posted about:

Please consider donating today and any support you can provide, even if it's simply helping us to get the word out. Forward this to doctors, educators, nurses, organizations, clinics, friends, and families whom you think would be willing to support this effort. With your help, we can get the T1D1 (Type 1 Day 1) App back up in the App Stores and help make the lives of so many people just a little easier. Please read the story about how this critical app can be helping those with Type 1 Diabetes, get the help they need in controlling this terrible disease. However, additional funds are needed to get the necessary approvals to bring this app back for free to help people with this terrible disease. https://lnkd.in/eN6qqHjS

In Spring this year, a tiny life entered the world. My grandson, Harlow, was only 10 days old when he was diagnosed with Bacterial Meningitis. It was a devastating blow to our family. Seeing his fragile body surrounded by tubes, needles, and medical equipment, and witnessing the anguish of his mother, was a heart-wrenching experience that no one should ever have to endure. Weeks have passed since then, and Harlow has overcome the immediate threat of meningitis. But our journey is far from over. The long-term effects of this disease may not manifest for months or even years, often leaving children with cerebral palsy and other brain-related complications. We can only hope that Harlow will be one of the lucky ones who escapes any lasting damage. The truth is, we don't know what the future holds for him. But we do know that research holds the key to improving outcomes for children like Harlow. By supporting the Meningitis Research Foundation, you can make a difference in the lives of countless families affected by this deadly disease. Thanks to ongoing research efforts, treatment options have already evolved and improved. And perhaps, just perhaps, Harlow's story will have a happy ending because of the protocols developed through research. But without continued funding for research and treatment processes that stem from it, many more lives will be lost to this silent killer. Join me in participating in the Great North Run 2024 - a half marathon dedicated to raising funds for the Meningitis Research Foundation. Together, let's make sure that no family has to go through what we've experienced with Harlow. Our goal is to raise £10,000 for this vital cause. Every pound brings us closer to better treatments and brighter futures for children like Harlow. Please donate generously and help us turn tragedy into triumph. Click this link to donate via just giving, it’s easy: https://lnkd.in/eyUquM54

Being diagnosed with diabetes as a teenager can be more than overwhelming. Crème de la crème in this timeframe, is having to dose your insulin based on what you eat, all day - everyday😵💫🔄. Drew has developed a free app #T1D1 that would do the calculation and get this burden off many shoulders💪. To clear his app with FDA, together with the brilliant team of Comerge AG, they need some crowd-funding. Learn more about this amazing project, spread the word and donate via this link to empower kids manage their diabetes🤩! https://lnkd.in/ea-w7BSy

This has to stop! We have so many treatments available Asthma still continues to kill Australians every day Talk to your GP about your asthma; if you wake up at night or early in the morning with asthma symptoms (coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or tightness in your chest...it is time to get your asthma reviewed. If you use your reliever more than twice a week time for an asthma review If you have needed to go to the emergency department for your asthma, ask your GP to refer you to a respiratory doctor experienced in asthma for a review Ask your local pharmacist about your asthma medications Get your inhaler technique checked Take your preventer every day even if you don't have symptoms! It does what it says! It prevents! Know your asthma plan Dont ignore your symptoms Centenary Institute Asthma research #stopasthmadeaths #asthmamatters #ittakesavillage #preventers #asthmaplan #specialistcare

As a chronic childhood and then adult asthma sufferer that had asthma bad enough for periodic hospitalisation, I totally relate. I had no idea there were so many deaths. I'd known since my twenties that I could take preventers, but I didn't bother because it was too much effort and the pay off didn't seem worthwhile. All those steroids just to breathe just a little better, pfft! Plus why bother with a preventer when I can just take occasionally ventolin when I'm breathing badly. If it got really bad I knew the hospital could sort me out. I wasn't totally head-in-the-sand. Whenever I went to get a script for my reliever, my GP would tell me that I should be taking preventers. Eventually I signed up for a field trial of new asthma drugs to see if I could replace my trusty ventolin. What an eye opener it was. On this trial for combo reliever-preventer drugs I did breathe just a little better. But because the study went for some weeks, I noticed that the tiny bit of extra breath every day, every minute, led to better concentration, easier mornings, brighter vision, and generally more energy available for other things. What a light bulb. Sustained use of preventer is the pay-off! Not just temporary relief. Ventolin gives me my immediate breath back, but preventer gave me a quality of life that I didn't even know I was missing. I still get asthma attacks. They're much less frequent. Whilst an attack is never totally predictable a lot of my triggers are much less sensitive. I still carry ventolin but I no longer worry about asthma like I used to. Always aware. I don't want to be out of breath, and I definitely don't want to go to hospital - particularly in our world-class, but chronically over-worked and over-stretched health system. FELLOW ASTHMA SUFFERERS, get a diagnosis, you may or may not need daily meds. Better to know. At least you can manage the risk. I sure as heck don't want my friends and family seeing me in hospital for something I could have prevented. https://lnkd.in/ecQctyxA?

Your act of donating blood could be life-changing for someone battling a serious illness or injury. This World Blood Donor Day, your simple yet profound gesture can ensure a healthier and safer future for many. By incorporating #NATtesting, we can screen for infectious diseases more effectively, providing the safest possible blood supply. Your donation, combined with advanced testing, becomes a beacon of hope and a critical lifeline for those in need. To understand the link between safe blood transfusion and spread of infectious diseases, watch: https://lnkd.in/dy7bsavM #Roche | #ValueOfDiagnostics | #WorldBloodDonorDay | #BloodDonation | #BloodSafety | #IPledgeRED

Did you know that after you donate blood, it goes through a rigorous testing process? Step 1: Your blood sample undergoes comprehensive lab tests to detect potential infections and diseases. Step 2: We determine your blood type and check for compatibility. Step 3: These measures ensure that we can provide safe and transfusable blood to those in need. Step 4: Your generous donation doesn't just save lives - it also contributes to our ongoing research and development.