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Message from Ryan Martz, PADRE Program Director <br />
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This year will mark 14 years that I have been with the PADRE Foundation, and as the Program Director I am extremely proud of everything we have accomplished this last year and look forward to share with you the many new events, workshops and classes we’ll be offering to our families.<br />
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There is no cause closer to my heart than that of providing research support education, and social functions for children and teens living with Type 1 Diabetes and their families. As a Type 1 myself for over 21 years, I am well aware of the many facets and challenges that accompany this disease. This has driven me all these years to ensure that every child diagnosed with Type 1Diabetes receives the loving support they deserve. <br />
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The PADRE Foundation offers what every newly diagnosed family is struggling to find; reassurance, education and hope. As the Program Director of PADRE, I plan to build upon existing programs and camps with my staff and reach out to as many families as possible, not only the newly diagnosed but those who lived with the disease for some time and want to brush up on their diabetes skills or reconnect through our annual activities. <br />
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Here at PADRE, we pride ourselves on being one big family and it is only with the help and support of the many wonderful families in Orange County and its surrounding areas that we are able to maintain this type of atmosphere. <br />
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I want to give a heartfelt thank you to all who have showed us support throughout this last year. <br />
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Special Thanks to our Board Members, Marla Dorsey, Operations Manager, and Mary Mailman, Administrative Assistant, Dr. Susan Clark, CHOC Diabetes Team, Hoag Newport Beach, Dr. Kevin Kaiserman, Brett Griswold and Dr. Jamie Wood who have all been the driving force in the many new programs we are now offering.<br />
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Together we are changing lives!<br />
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Ryan Martz <br />
PADRE Foundation

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