The Importance of Transparency

Who is the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi?

The answer is simple.

We are the state's leaders in diabetes care. We are the only nonprofit organization in Mississippi that provides programs and services, education and empowerment to every, single Mississippian- young and old- with diabetes.

What type of programs and services?

The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi is the only organization that actually keeps every dollar raised in Mississippi to provide such services as a FREE school program for teachers who have students in their classroom with diabetes. This program saves lives every year, and this program is offered solely by the Diabetes Foundation.

Yes, we are in the business of saving lives. And we do- everyday.

For those individuals who have too little insurance or no insurance at all, when others shrugged and told them, "I'm sorry, I don't know what else to tell you," the DFM offered assistance in the form of life-saving medications and emergency testing supplies.

Eighty-nine cents of every dollar raised is applied toward the Diabetes Foundation's charitable purpose. What does this mean, you ask?

It means that through the generosity of donors and fundraisers, the DFM is sending 35 Mississippi children to diabetes camp this year. What other group can say that they've given scholarships to THIRTY-FIVE Mississippi children, and along with that scholarship, help for today and hope for a healthy future.

Who is the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi?

We're neighbors helping neighbors, people who genuinely care- not because we want a donation, but because it's our civic duty to leave Mississippi a healthier place than we found it.

The next time someone asks you to make a donation, ask them where the money is going. If the answer is something vague, stop and ask yourself about how your donation will directly affect the lives of people around you. If you don't ask, who will?