ABOUT THE DYF

DIABETIC YOUTH FOUNDATION 2007

	In 1938, Dr. Mary Olney, a physician from UC San Francisco, took 19 children to camp to teach them how to be better managers of their condition. She was joined a few years later by Dr. Ellen Simpson. Since that summer, the Diabetic Youth Foundation has been providing support and education for those affected by diabetes.
Dr. Mary Olney (left) and friend at BMC HQ

We now serve over 1200 children and families through our programs and services, including our very popular Bearskin Meadow Camp. Our programs use the results of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial, which show that tight blood sugar control can delay and even prevent the life-threatening complications associated with diabetes

Dr. Ellen Simpson, Dr. Mary Simon and Andy Skrypka at BMC

Our educational programs, guided by DYF’s Medical Director, Dr. Mary Simon, are a collaborative effort between physicians, diabetes educators, nurses, dietitians, and parents, who use the latest information regarding effective management of blood sugars to empower children and families to reduce and eliminate the complications associated with diabetes.

The Diabetic Youth Foundation’s policy is that no child or family shall be denied the opportunity to attend our programs due to inability to pay. In order to continue this policy, we look to the community, including organizations, individuals, foundations, and corporations to help support our scholarship and educational programs. All contributions are fully tax deductible, and more importantly, provide the needed financial support to allow ALL children and families to have the positive and supportive program experience that will give them the tools for lifelong management of their diabetes.

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