Alaska USA Foundation Donates $7,500 to American Diabetes Association
September 25, 2015
Anchorage, Alaska – The Alaska USA Foundation has donated $7,500 to the American Diabetes Association of Alaska. The donation will help to expand services to the children in Alaska living with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. “The American Diabetes Association reaches across Alaska to include families of all geographic locations and ethnicity. Our connection to the military helps dependents and retired veterans who face the challenges of diabetes. Alaska USA Foundation’s partnership helps us fulfill our mission: to cure and prevent diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.” Said Michelle Cassano, Executive Director, American Diabetes Association of Alaska.American Diabetes Association of Alaska check presentation. Photographed from left to right: Kearstyn Cotten, camper, Denise Cotten mom & diabetes blogger, Dan McCue, Executive Director, Alaska USA Foundation, Evan Cotten,Dad & ADA board member Jason Lopez, ADA boardmember of American Diabetes Association Alaska, and Glynnis Cotten, supporting sister.
About the Alaska USA Foundation
The Alaska USA Foundation was established in 2003 to support 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that provide needs-based services to children, veterans, and active duty members of the military and their families. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed over $1 million to these organizations and is honored to assist those that provide direct services in support of its mission.