We love the idea of #GivingTuesday, because it is like giving season’s “opening day”. It’s a time in which people can come together as a group to make a significant impact on our community.  It’s not just one person opening their check book, but rather a group of people, working as one, to write a new future for our children and all those trying to prevent type 2 diabetes.

THIS TUESDAY, GIVE HOPE!

This #GivingTuesday, please donate and help us bring HOPE to those who need it most!

Right now, diabetes threatens 1 in 3 families in our communities.  In many families, diabetes has been passed  down from generation to generation. Those that have lost their own grandparents, aunt and uncles, and parents to diabetes, now find that they (themselves) and their children are at-risk.  Without access to quality health care and nutrition counseling, diabetes will continue to threaten these families for years to come.

With your help, we can GIVE these families an alternative future. We can GIVE these families what they need to create a healthy home so that prevention is passed to the next generation. When you GIVE a family an opportunity to prevent diabetes, you GIVE them HOPE!

YOUR DONATION WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

When you donate, your dollars will directly impact the lives of those in need. In fact, 100% of donations made this #GivingTuesday, and throughout the giving season (Thanksgiving- Christmas),  will be used to put Prevention on the Move.  Help us bring diabetes prevention programs to low-income communities  that do not have the resources to provide 1-on-1 nutrition counseling, group classes, or support groups to those struggling to prevent diabetes from affecting their family.

Whether you donate $5, $10, $25,  or $35, your dollars will make a difference!

We understand that funds can be a little “wrapped up” during the holidays.  You can still participate in #GivingTuesday by pledging your donation for a more convenient time  (e.g March, 2014).  Simply click the donate button above, then when prompted, click on the schedule tab.

PEOPLE MAKING PREVENTION POSSIBLE

For the last 5 years, people have been making prevention possible. We are funded entirely by donations from health-minded people,  like you.  With those donations, last year alone, we were able to provide nutrition information to over 200,000 people.

We also  have an over 80% success rate helping those in our Lifestyle Modification Program delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.  Each year diabetes is kept at bay it results in an estimated savings in healthcare costs of $11,744 per person.

So when you GIVE this #GivingTuesday, know that your gift is doing more than making a difference in the fight against diabetes; it’s giving families hope.

Please click here to make an online tax deductible donation or send checks to:

Skinny Gene Project

9974 Scripps Ranch Blvd #295

San Diego, CA 92131

Our mission, as a 501(c)(3) diabetes prevention organization, is to launch community-based programs throughout the U.S that educate at-risk groups about the importance of preventing diabetes; empower them by providing personalized nutrition counseling and support; and teach them how to prevent the progression of prediabetes into full-blown diabetes.

If you listen to the commercials that encourage you to buy the latest and greatest, you might be persuaded to believe that it’s not the thought,  but the brand  that matters.  We’re here to restore a little sanity and bring the gift giving season back to the thought and heart of the matter.

By Thomas Hawk

Unfortunately, limited financial resources have had a shrinking effect on our annual gift giving lists. Even with Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Small Business Saturday, it seems financially impossible to give to each person that positively impacts our life. 

 So how do we expand our giving without overextending our bank accounts?

One idea is – give gifts that don’t have any quantifiable value. That’s right! Gifts that don’t come with a per person price tag (or a tag at all). The biggest gift of all being YOU!

Looking for some ideas? Think extended warranty.  Give gifts that have long-term benefits and help fulfill a specific need.

Are you a great cook? Put together a list of healthy recipes and email them to friends. Start an annual tradition of sharing recipes.  
 

Are you a great listener with a positive outlook on life? Create a small support group among friends. 

Do you live a healthy lifestyle?  Be an accountability ally for a friend that wants to make healthier choices.  Be a walking buddy or healthy dining partner.

Have your family and friends asked (or begged) you to take the steps needed to improve your health?  Take the plunge. Put a bag of coins in each person’s stocking and tell them that you’re ready for change.

The point is, don’t let finances dictate your gift giving this year. Great creative. Redefine gift giving. Always remember, YOU are the greatest gift you can give.