NEWSNOTES CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION — WINTER 2020
Celebrating 90 Years
CAROUSEL OF HOPE 2020
Barbara Davis Center’s
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NEWSNOTES FEATURES
Children’s Diabetes Foundation Board Members
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2020 VIRTUAL CAROUSEL OF HOPE
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COMMUNITY CONNECTION – TEEN SUPPORT GROUP
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EXECUTIVE BOARD: Mrs. Barbara Davis, Chairman Dana Davis, Executive Director Mr. Cameron van Orman, Vice Chairman Richard S. Abrams, M.D., Treasurer Mrs. Arlene Hirschfeld, Secretary Stephen Daniels, M.D., Ph.D. Chairman of Pediatrics The Children’s Hospital, Denver Mrs. Nancy Davis Rickel
BDC STAFF HIGHLIGHT – HOLLY O’DONNELL
Daniel Feiten, M.D. Mr. Wayne Forman Mr. Robert Garelick Mrs. Deidre Hunter
7CELLARS & CDF PARTNERSHIP
Mr. Shawn Hunter Mr. Steve Lucas
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Mrs. Marcela de la Mar
TIED TO A CURE GOLF FLYAWAY
John J. Reilly, Jr., M.D. Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs & Dean, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver
NEW! 14TH EDITION PINK PANTHER BOOK
Mr. Ken Rickel Mrs. Stacy Mendelson Robinson Marian Rewers, M.D., Ph.D. Ex-Officio Member
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Mr. Joseph Smolen Mrs. Tracy van Orman
Mark Atkinson, Ph.D. Professor of Pathology & Pediatrics, Director, University of Florida Diabetes Institute Ezio Bonifacio, Ph.D. Professor for Preclinical Approaches to Stem Cell Therapy, Center for Regenerative Therapies, Dresden, Germany Robert Eckel, MD Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Mr. Shane Hendryson
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SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD: Richard S. Abrams, M.D. Director, Colorado Preventive Medicine, Rose Medical Center; Clinical Professor of Medicine UCD
Matthias Hebrok, Ph.D. Professor in Residence and Director, Diabetes Center, University of California, San Francisco Steven Kahn, MB, Ch.B. Professor of Medicine, Director of the Diabetes Research Center, University of Washington Rudolph Leibel, MD Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, Co-Director, Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center, Columbia University Alvin Powers, MD Professor of Medicine, Molecular Physiology/Biophysics, Division Director, Vanderbilt University William Tamborlane, MD Professor of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine
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THE FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL CAROUSEL OF HOPE RAISED OVER $1 MILLION FOR CHILDREN'S DIABETES FOUNDATION & BARBARA DAVIS CENTER On Saturday, October 10, 2020, event chair Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis hosted the iconic Carousel of Hope Ball. For the first time in its 34-year history, The Carousel of Hope opened its virtual doors to the public. In partnership with People.com, the Ball celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and Barbara Davis’ 90th Birthday. Virtual patrons of the evening were treated to show-stopping performances by Adam Lambert, Cynthia Erivo, Barry Manilow, Sir Rod Stewart, Tony Bennett, David Foster, Deborah Cox, Andrea Bocelli, Gwen Stefani, Pia Toscano, Dionne Warwick, Blake Shelton, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Gladys Knight, John Groban, Sam Smith, and Kenny G. The Carousel of Hope Ball has raised world-wide awareness for people living with type 1 diabetes and more than $110 million to date, with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. This year’s ball alone raised over $1 million. Long-time friend and funny-man Jay Leno reprised his role of Master of Ceremonies, entertaining over 700,000 virtual viewers. The very talented David Foster directed the show’s musical performances and gave watchers a glimpse into the earlier days of the Carousel of Hope Ball. Alongside the show, a very exciting silent auction was taking place, giving all a chance to bid on a wide range of one-of-a-kind items which included a psychic reading by James Van Praagh, a tour for 2 of Jay Leno’s Garage, an autographed Clint Eastwood Gran Torino movie poster, and a three-night stay at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita with daily breakfast. This year’s memorable virtual program was produced by Erich Bergen and Marc Johnston. Music icons Clive Davis and Quincy Jones served as the evening’s Music Chairmen. Standout performances throughout the program included a soaring duet of “The Prayer” with Andrea Bocelli and Pia Toscano accompanied by David Foster, Tony Bennett dedicating his classic “The Way You Look Tonight” to birthday girl Barbara Davis, Barry Manilow joined by a choir of singers for “One Voice,” Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton singing their new hit “Happy Anywhere,” Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert lending their incomparable vocals to “I Knew You Were Waiting,” and Deborah Cox paying tribute to frequent Carousel guest and performer Whitney Houston with her own rendition of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” The program ended with a stunning group performance of Barbara Davis’ favorite song, “That’s What Friends Are For,” led by Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Cynthia Erivo, Sam Smith, and Kenny G.
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Additional special appearances in honor of Barbara Davis’ 90th Birthday and the 40th Anniversary of the Barbara Davis Center included Carole Bayer Sager, Judge Judy Sheindlin, Dame Joan Collins, Jane Fonda, George Clooney, Robert De Niro, Henry Winkler, Neil Diamond, Anjelica Houston, David Copperfield, Quincy Jones, Clive Davis, Oprah Winfrey, Diane Warren, Burt Bacharach, Jennifer Hudson, Tom Hanks, Samuel L. Jackson, Maria Shriver, Rob Lowe, Sir Michael Caine, John Elway, Lionel Richie, David Geffen, Usher, and Nigel Lythgoe.
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The 2020 Carousel of Hope Virtual Ball was generously sponsored by Dexcom, Marlyn & Robert Day, Fox Corporation, GUESS Foundation, and Iris & Michael Smith. The exclusive wine partner was 7Cellars Wine & Spirits. 3
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The 2021 Carousel Ball will take place in Denver, CO on October 2nd. Follow us on social media or visit our website for up-to-date information on the 2021 Carousel Ball.
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COVER Barbara Davis with: Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Usher
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LEFT 1. Barry Manilow with Choir
RIGHT 2. Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton 3. David Foster 4. Adam Lambert 5. Tony Bennett 6. Cynthia Erivo and Sam Smith 7. Maria Shriver 8. Jennifer Hudson 9. Tom Hanks 10. Pia Toscano and Andrea Bocelli 11. Jay Leno
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New Children's Diabetes Foundation's Teen Connection Community! For those with type 1 diabetes ages 13-18 years old Connect about T1D, relationships, school, and life! www.childrensdiabetesfoundation.org/support-groups/
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TEAM CLINIC
TEENS TAKING CONTROL OF T1D Team Clinic is a clinical appointment
designed to enhance the patient experience, accredit advocacy, and provide patients the empowerment to take control of their own care through real-life experiences, interactive situations, and community connections at the Barbara Davis Center. Through this Team Clinic experience, BDC staff provide the means for patients to become the driver of their type 1 diabetes management. Patients meet briefly with their provider, then break off into parent and teen groups. Parents are able to share their experiences with one another, while patients have the opportunity to problem solve and think critically through dayto-day situations they often come across. Contact Katie at Katelin.Thivener@cuanschutz.edu to get started in the Team Clinic program.
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BDC STAFF SPOTLIGHT
HOLLY O’DONNELL Holly O’Donnell, PhD, joined the Barbara Davis Center in summer 2020 as a Clinical Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow.
Dr. O’Donnell earned her PhD in Clinical Health Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver. As a graduate student, she received training at Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. Dr. O’Donnell completed her predoctoral internship in Health Service Psychology at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children’s Hospital from 2019-2020 before returning to Colorado. She is trained to treat a variety of presenting problems in children, adolescents, and adults, but her expertise is in pediatric psychology, working with children and adolescents who have chronic medical conditions. Her dissertation examined fear of hypoglycemia and depressive symptoms as barriers to engaging in diabetes self-management behaviors. She has a specific interest in integrated care for children with medical conditions and developing interventions to address psychosocial barriers to adherence in order to optimize health outcomes in pediatric patients. Outside of work, she is an avid skier and hiker who enjoys taking advantage of the natural playground here in Colorado.
Dear BDC Behavioral Health Peeps, Since COVID started my husband and I are both working remotely from home. Additionally, we have 3 kids who are going to school virtually in grades 3, 5, and 8. Our 8th grader has T1D. We thought initially that diabetes care would get better because we are all home, but instead it seems worse. Any ideas why this might be happening and thoughts about ways we can better support our daughter with t1D and all of our kids? Wanting to keep my mind and be supportive, @T1D Grownup SuperStar
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Dear @T1D Grownup SuperStar, What a great question. We have actually seen this happen with a lot of our families during COVID. There may be a few things impacting your child’s T1D control. Even though you are home, you and your husband are both working which makes it hard for you to provide close supervision of care. Middle schoolers with T1D need a lot of support and guidance to stay on track. Despite the fact they are old enough to understand how to manage their diabetes, developmentally they are just learning how. Always here for you, @Behavioral Health Peeps
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FOUNDATION NEWS
7CELLARS & CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP When one thinks of their favorite wine,
philanthropy is usually not associated with it. 7Cellars seeks to change that.
Dan Foster with John Elway
Though their first vintage was released in 2015, the idea for 7Cellars began more than a decade ago. Football legend John Elway, along with his business partner Jeff Sperbeck, began musing over the idea of a wine company as early as 2008. With the success of Elway’s Steakhouses, John wanted to create a wine that would live up to his ideals and be a proud representation of his family’s name. John’s experience of traveling to Napa, touring properties and tasting wine “was a seductive experience which gave [him] a greater appreciation for the entire wine-making process.” John and Jeff inevitably partnered with iconic winemaker Rob Mondavi, Jr. to release the company’s first vintage of Reserve wines with a 2013 Cabernet and a 2014 Chardonnay. After five successful and sold-out vintages of the Reserve, 7Cellars introduced The Farm Collection in early 2020. The name pays homage to John’s alma mater and where his life’s early friendships and fondest memories took place Stanford University, aka, The Farm. So why does 7Cellars value philanthropy as much as the quality of their vintages? In John’s words, “Since people support us through their purchase of our wine, it’s important [to] show our gratitude by contributing back into the various communities that are important to them. 7Cellars is all about supporting local organizations and wonderful people like Barbara Davis.” Though he does not have an immediate family member with type 1 diabetes, John has been actively involved with the Children’s Diabetes Foundation for years. In 2019, 7Cellars became the exclusive wine partner of CDF’s Carousel Ball, donating cases of their incredible wine to keep the party (and auction bidding!) going for attendees during the event. This year, 7Cellars went above and beyond by donating a slew of silent auction items in addition to providing CDF’s top sponsors with wine so they could fully celebrate The Carousel of Hope Virtual Ball from the safety and comfort of their homes.
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The Children’s Diabetes Foundation can’t thank 7Cellars enough for their ongoing support. To learn more about 7Cellars and to purchase The Farm Collection, visit 7cellars.com.
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QUALIFICATIONS Patient at the Barbara Davis Center seen in the last 12 months Have type 1 diabetes Have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA High school senior who is planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college or trade school - ORCollege undergraduate taking a minimum of 12 credits/ semester
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FIVE YEARS OF CHRONIC ILLNESS BY BRITTANY VOLDEN
Life before type 1 diabetes seems like a dream. A dream where my son, Gavin, ran
freely without devices on his body. A dream where I could sleep soundly without the fear of losing him. A dream where his body is not scarred by needles. A dream without high and low alarms. A dream where my son lived a normal life. Sometimes I wonder, did we ever actually live that life? A life without type 1 diabetes? When I think about life before his diagnosis, it fills me with sadness and a deep longing for the past. I feel a sense of nostalgia that burns so deep it feels like my heart is leaping out of my chest and reaching for the past. I am reaching for that sweet boy who was able to eat whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted, without the worry of counting carbs or blood sugar numbers. I wish we could go back in time and enjoy life one more time without type 1 diabetes. It has been five years since my son was diagnosed, and yet, it feels like an entire lifetime. November 12, 2015 was the day our lives changed forever. Our lives would never feel normal again. There was no transition period. We went from living a life with so much freedom to living a life where we had to poke our son 8-10 times a day just to survive. He used to hide from us when it was time to eat. I even caught him hiding behind the couch one day with a bag of marshmallows. I could see the fear in his eyes. The confusion. He was only 4 years old. He did not understand that we were not trying to hurt him. No matter how many times we tried to explain it to him, he was still scared of us. He cried. He called us mean. Those days were hard, really hard. I had so much guilt. I was riddled with fear and anger. My son’s quality of life was changed forever. I blamed myself. It MUST be my fault. I thought, how did this happen? Was it vaccines? Did I start solid foods too early? Should I have eaten more vegetables while I was pregnant? I understand now that I cannot blame myself, but those early days were dark and full of hopelessness and mourning for our old life. I found myself experiencing deep jealousy towards everyone whose lives were not impacted by type 1 diabetes. Everyone’s lives seemed so much easier than ours. I felt isolated and forever exhausted. We learned about carb counting and insulin-to-carb ratios. We learned about high blood sugars and low blood sugars. We learned sick day protocols. We learned about ALL the things that can affect blood sugar numbers, like exercise, diet, and hormones. We were prepared for how difficult this disease would be on our child, but there was no formal education or training on how hard it would be on us. As a type 1 parent, we are forever consumed. Diabetes is on ALL the time. You can never turn it off. Type 1 diabetes leaves caregivers physically and emotionally drained. We are forever changed since our son’s diagnosis. Type 1 diabetes has forced me to find a strength within myself that I did not know existed. I can survive off of very little sleep. I can change an insulin pump with my eyes closed. I can tell you the exact grams of carbohydrates in almost every food. I can smile and be strong for my son even though on the inside I am quite literally screaming and cursing diabetes. Chronic illness drains you and makes you feel as if you might collapse at any moment, but it also gives you a strength that you never knew was possible. We have come a long way with this disease. Diabetes is still hard. Some days are downright defeating. Caregiver burnout is real. It has been five years and I would say we not only survived, but my son is thriving. Every year on November 12th we celebrate my son's strength and how far we have come with this disease. I was curious as to what a five-year anniversary symbolizes. Turns out that wood is the traditional “gift”, symbolizing the durability of one’s relationship. This quite literally describes our “relationship” with type 1 diabetes. We stay persistent, we never give up, we fight every single day. Wood is long lasting and durable, just like our continual fight and sheer resilience to never stop battling this disease every day.
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This year’s Tied to a Cure Las Vegas flyaway presented by McDonald Automotive was a huge success! On Thursday, October 23rd over 90 golfers boarded a chartered flight to Las Vegas for warmer temperatures and a beautiful day at the Shadow Creek Golf Course with an overnight stay at the Aria Hotel.
The event kicked-off in Denver with a sociallydistanced arrival and boarding directly on the plane. Breakfast was graciously provided by Epicurean Catering. The onboard entertainment consisted of several Live Auction items, including two foursomes of golf at any TPC Golf Course that included autographed pin flags by Webb Simpson and Brendan Steele and several Shadow Creek foursome packages. The Live Auction raised a remarkable $40K this year! Since 2010, the Tied to a Cure Golf Tournaments, held in both Denver and Las Vegas, have raised an astounding $5.7 million for CDF. A tremendous thank you to the golfers who attended, our Eagle Sponsor Lockton Companies, our Bride Sponsor Dan Fuller/ Roger Parker/Joe Sakic/Patrick Williams, and all those who supported us to make this tournament unforgettable. A special thank you to Michael McDonald, Dan Fuller, Todd Schieck and Joe Smolen for chairing this event year after year and making it so successful.
FOUNDATION NEWS
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE TIED TO A CURE LAS VEGAS GOLF FLYAWAY
To participate in the 2021 Tied to a Cure tournaments, please contact the Children’s Diabetes Foundation office at 303-863-1200.
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BARBARA DAVIS CENTER
BIKE RIDE UP MT. EVANS Josh Hartz and Hal Joseph are two Barbara Davis Center staff members who live and thrive with T1D. The duo took on an intense bike ride up MT. EVANS! Below is their account of the day: The ride is a 14-mile paved stretch of road that gains 3,600 ft. to the peak at 14,264 ft. We started around 6:30am. I’d recommend bringing a layer or two since you can expect chillier temperatures closer to the top and on the ride down. People should be prepared to pack out all water, food and anything else that might be needed on the trip since there are no services along the road or at the peak. Here is a take off of a Tom Petty tune for our ride that afternoon:
It was a beautiful day. The sun beat down. Not a cloud to see.
We were on a roll… up hill. It felt so good.
Like anything was possible We had cruise control. We were on our way.
We could see for miles Couldn’t stop us now.
A few more miles. Can we go? We ran out of carbs.
Couldn’t take a chance or go so low.
We turned around and we rolled down hill. Then we reached our car. We went home!
Just another day.
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THE NEW 14TH EDITION OF UNDERSTANDING DIABETES, 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION! The latest edition of Understanding Diabetes is here! Our new 14th edition of everyone’s favorite handbook for people living with diabetes features the most up-to-date information on diabetes care and technology.
THE ENTIRE PINK PANTHER BOOK HAS BEEN REVISED! Some of the changes include: • Words such as “control” (virtually impossible to completely achieve) and “prevent” (no guarantee of prevention) are no longer used. • Chapter 6, on hypoglycemia, includes the use of intranasal glucagon (Baqsimi) in treating moderate or severe low blood sugar. • Chapter 8 introduces new insulins (including new generic insulins) • Chapter 13, on exercise, emphasizes methods and measures to reduce the likelihood of hypoglycemia brought on by exercise. • The new monitoring index, “Time in Range,” and other indices are reviewed in Chapters 14 and 29. • The school chapter (Chapter 25) is entirely revised to make it usable as a “Standard of Care” for the school. New tables for insulin adjustments for high and low blood sugars and for exercise have been added. • The three continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) currently available in the U.S. are reviewed in Chapter 29. • Chapter 30, on the artificial pancreas, discusses systems currently available, as well as systems now in development.
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Stories from our community Advice from our Behavioral Team: Shideh Majidi, MD Ellen Fay-Itzkowitz, LSW Jen Tilden, LSW Holly O’Donnell, Ph.D Psychology Postdoctoral Katie Thivener, Patient Navigator/Advocate (PWD)
What can I do as a parent to help my child cope with all the [changes/frustrations/ anxiety/stress] related to COVID-19? 1. Keep up with your routines. COVID-19 has significantly disrupted our daily life and routines. Although it may be tempting to let your child stay up late, sleep in, and never change out of pajamas while he or she engages in remote learning, maintaining routines and household expectations can help reduce anxiety and stress. Children benefit from structure and maintaining a sense of normalcy; these can help them feel less scared or overwhelmed. Consider creating a schedule that structures the child’s day and may include time for learning, exercise, spending time outside, and regular meals. Screen time may also be incorporated into this schedule, but it is important to support your child’s engagement in a range of activities by setting some limits on screen time. 2. Find ways to get exercise. There are numerous health benefits to exercise, including stress reduction. Getting regular exercise during the day can actually improve sleep at night. Consider incorporating a walk around the block during your child’s lunch break if he or she is engaging in remote learning. During the winter months, it is still important to get some fresh air, so bundle up and enjoy the great Colorado outdoors! 3. Don’t be afraid to be honest. Children can sense when adults are trying to hide information, which can increase anxiety despite the fact that adults are typically trying to withhold information from children to protect them. Be open to sharing facts, but do so in a developmentally appropriate way that your child can understand. This may mean that you don’t share every detail about the virus or what is happening in the world, but that you truthfully answer their questions and provide them with facts about the situation. When having these discussions, remember to emphasize the steps you are taking to keep you and your family safe as this is an important step to help children feel a sense of control. For example, if a child shares that he or she is worried about a grandparent because he or she learned that older adults tend to get sicker with this virus, parents should try to validate that worry and also provide a reassuring statement. A possible reassuring statement for this scenario may be, “it makes sense that you feel worried about grandma, and she is following Pictured from left to right: Jen Tilden - Social Worker, all the recommendations to stay safe.” Focusing on what you Ellen Fay - Social Worker, Katie Thivener - Patient Navigator, can control and what your family is doing to stay safe helps to Shideh Majidi - MD, Holly O’Donnel, Psychologist. reassure children.
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4. Validate your child’s fears and frustrations. You do not need to fix all negative emotions, which are just that - emotions, and experiencing them is not dangerous. Empathizing with a child can help them (1) understand how they’re feeling, (2) feel safe to appropriately express negative emotions, and (3) share more of what is on their mind. If a child expresses frustration that he or she cannot be with friends right now, for example, first validate and empathize with the child. Next, consider problem-solving ways to help the child feel connected to peers despite current limitations. Avoid statements like “you don’t need to be afraid.” Instead try, “I understand you’re feeling very anxious right now and it makes sense given the situation. Let’s think of something we can do together to relax.” 5. Take care of yourself and manage your own stress. Children pick up on parental anxiety. Self-care is extremely important for parents during this stressful period. Recommendations include getting a good night’s sleep, engaging in exercise, eating healthy, and finding time for self-care activities. 6. Continue traditions and celebrations as much as possible. COVID-19 has already affected celebrations and traditions for virtually everyone and will certainly alter how we experience the upcoming holiday season. Although celebrations may look different this year, finding ways to celebrate the holidays can help increase some sense of normality. For example, decorating your home for the holidays is still an activity that is feasible given current restrictions. For activities that are not feasible this year (e.g., visiting Santa at the mall), consider alternative ways to participate in these holiday traditions children enjoy (e.g., consider a virtual visit with Santa or try writing a letter to Santa this year).
Do you have any suggestions for activities I can practice with my child to help reduce stress? The first strategy I always teach my patients is deep breathing (also commonly called “belly breathing”) because it is simple, can be done anywhere, and there is ample evidence to support its effectiveness in calming the nervous system and reducing anxiety. If your child does not like deep breathing, there are many other relaxation strategies that work well, including guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation.
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ASK OUR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM
Free resources for practicing breathing and other relaxation exercises are below: • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu/health-resources/guided-relaxation-exercises • Children’s Hospital of Orange County choc.org/programs-services/integrative-health/guided-imagery • Sesame Street (for younger children) • Video Belly Breathing: youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA • Learning How to Belly Breathe: youtube.com/watch?v=Xq3DwzX6MUw • University of Colorado Psychiatry Department has excellent resources for parenting during the pandemic: medschool.cuanschutz.edu/psychiatry/covid-19-support/resources-for-kids-parents
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2020 YEAR-END TAX PLANNING: MAKING IT COUNT
Thanks to recent legislation, charitable deductions for cash gifts made
in 2020 may offset up to 100% of your adjusted gross income. Here are some specific timing rules and other factors to consider when planning any year-end charitable gifts. Gifts of Cash. A gift check mailed through the U.S. Postal Service must be dated and postmarked on or before December 31, 2020. If you use a credit card, the gift is considered made on the charge date, regardless of when you pay your credit card bill. Electronic Transfers of Appreciated Securities. Charitable donations of securities receive a charitable deduction for up to the asset’s full value—without the donor having to pay capital gains taxes. This deduction may help offset up to 30% of your adjusted gross income; any unutilized portion of the deduction can be carried forward. If sent electronically, the gift of securities is considered made in 2020 if the transfer is received by the charity on or before December 31, 2020. Qualified Charitable Distributions from Your IRA. For eligible individuals 70½ or older, qualified charitable distributions from your IRA generate neither taxable income nor a charitable tax deduction. In general, for a qualified charitable distribution to count in 2020, the funds must come out of your IRA account by December 31, 2020. If you are 59½ or older, you can take a distribution from your IRA and use it to make a cash gift to offset up to 100% of your adjusted gross income (subject to the timing rules for cash gifts described above). It is recommended that you plan your qualified IRA charitable distributions—and the cash gifts from those distributions—in advance. Finally, required minimum distributions from your IRA have been waived for 2020.
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The Guild of the Children's Diabetes Foundation
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LISA CORLEY, 2021 GUILD PRESIDENT
2021 MEMBERSHIP OPEN NOW! PATRON: $75
STUDENT (25 & UNDER): $40
LIFETIME: $750 ONE-TIME DUES
Guild Meeting 2019
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Children’s Diabetes Advisory Board Members and Guild Presidents
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THE GUILD PRESIDENTS:
ADVISORY BOARD:
Founding President, Amy Davis Mrs. Gina Abou-Jaoude Mrs. Christy Alberts Mrs. Jamie Angelich Mrs. Karen Aylsworth Mrs. Linda Broughton Mrs. Tangy Buchanan Mrs. Joy Burns Dr. Bonita Carson Mrs. Lisa Corley Mrs. Nancy Cowee Mrs. Dalyla Creaghe Mrs. Norma D’Amico Ms. Donna Douglas Mrs. Margy Epke Mrs. Chris Foster Mrs. Helenn Franzgrote Mrs. Sally Frerichs Mrs. Debbie Gradishar Mrs. Helen Hanks Mrs. Georgia Imhoff Mrs. Marty Jensen Mrs. Gail Johnson Mrs. Sharon Kamen Mrs. Janet Knisely Mrs. Cheryl Lebsock Mrs. Shelley Lucas Mrs. Suzy Love Mrs. Judy McNeil Mrs. Sally Newcomb Mrs. Barb Oberfeld Mrs. Gretchen Pope Mrs. Carol Roger Mrs. Kay Stewart Mrs. Diane Sweat Ms. Charlotte Tucker Mrs. Loretta Tucker Mrs. Melissa Tucker Mrs. Jane Weingarten
Sir Michael Caine Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Daly The Honorable Diana DeGette, U.S. House of Representatives, Colorado Mr. Neil Diamond Mr. Placido Domingo Mr. John Elway Mr. David Foster Mr. Kenny G Mr. David Geffen Mr. Magic Johnson Mr. Quincy Jones Ms. Sherry Lansing Mr. Jay Leno Mr. Paul Marciano Mr. Mo Ostin Sir Sidney Poitier Mr. Lionel Richie Mrs. Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons Mr. George Schlatter Ms. Maria Shriver Ms. Brenda Richie Ms. Barbera Thornhill Miss Joan van Ark Mr. Gary L. Wilson Mr. Stevie Wonder See complete list at ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org
Children’s Diabetes Foundation 3025 South Parker Road, Suite 110 Aurora, CO 80014 www.childrensdiabetesfoundation.org
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