Resources
Our goal is to provide helpful, inspiring information to support you as you consider your personal, financial, and philanthropic plans. Whether you are exploring ways to make a future gift, organizing your important documents, reviewing your estate plans, or simply learning more about thoughtful planning, these resources are here to guide you.
More importantly, we would love the opportunity to get to know you—your story, your values, and what inspires your generosity. It is an honor to walk alongside supporters like you who are helping move research forward, expand advocacy, and improve the lives of people living with diabetes.
If you have questions or would like to connect, we are here to help and are deeply grateful for all you do.
In appreciation
Sue, Chelsy & Marya
Planned Giving Team
sdishart@diabetes.org
colsen@diabetes.org
mpleasant@diabetes.org
Planned Giving Team
Phone: 888-700-7029
Email: giving@diabetes.org
A Guide to Charitable Giving
This guide provides an overview of the many ways you can support the American Diabetes Association while also meeting your personal, financial, and philanthropic goals. It explains giving options such as wills, beneficiary designations, and gifts from retirement accounts in clear, simple terms.
Planned Giving Brochure
This brochure introduces our mission, impact, and the meaningful ways you can help create a future free of diabetes. It’s a helpful overview for anyone interested in learning how their support advances research, advocacy, and care.
Eat Well, Live Well
This resource offers practical tips, meals, and healthy lifestyle ideas to help support overall wellness. It’s designed to empower individuals and families to make informed choices that promote long-term health, while also encouraging thoughtful planning for the future-including organizing and reviewing important documents and estate plans to ensure your wishes are clearly documented and your loved ones are cared for.
Financial Affairs Record
This workbook helps you organize important financial, legal, and personal information in one secure place. It makes it easier to manage your affairs today and ensures your loved ones have clear guidance in the future.
The Five P's of Estate Planning – Guided Worksheet
If you've been thinking about creating or updating your will but aren't sure where to start, this guided worksheet is a helpful first step. The Five “P's” of Estate Planning walk you through key considerations to help clarify your wishes, organize your thoughts, and prepare for future planning conversations. This resource is available as an automatic download, so you can begin exploring your plans right away-at your own pace and in the comfort of your home. It’s a simple, thoughtful way to reflect on what matters most to you and how you would like your legacy to make an impact, and to further consider your support of the ADA's mission.
You can leave a legacy to cure diabetes
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) donors have helped fuel notable achievements including scientific advances and pioneering discoveries for both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. The ADA has helped people impacted by natural disasters gain access to medicine, empowered diabetes advocates and supported unparalleled research projects. Your generosity makes an impact for people living with diabetes.
ADA-funded researcher Ling Yang, MD, PhD
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
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