Lilly News Releases

Lilly Diabetes supports Diabetes Scholars Foundation
... For a second year in a row, Lilly Diabetes will donate $100,000 to the Diabetes Scholars Foundation scholarship fund.

Submitted by Lilly Diabetes for inclusion in this website

For Release: January 8, 2013

Refer to: Refer to: 317-627-4056 (mobile) – Julie Williams, Communications Manager
Refer to: 312-215-9861 (office) – Mary Podjasek, President, Diabetes Scholars Foundation

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. / INDIANAPOLIS — The Foundation will use the donation to fund the Lilly Diabetes Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarships for students with type 1 diabetes as well as conference scholarships for families to attend the 2013 children with DIABETES® Friends for Life® conference in Orlando.

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Lilly Diabetes celebrates six years of scholarship support for ADA
... support for diabetes summer camps to send 90 children to camp in 2013

Submitted by Lilly Diabetes for inclusion in this website

For Release: February 13, 2013

Refer to: Refer to: 317-627-4056 (mobile) – Julie Williams, Communications Manager
Refer to: 703-253-4374 (office) – Christine Feheley, Diabetes Scholars Foundation

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. / INDIANAPOLIS — Today Lilly Diabetes recognized six years of supporting the American Diabetes Association’s (Association) camp scholarship fund by donating 90 scholarships—one for each year Lilly Diabetes has supported the needs of those living with the disease, beginning in 1923 when Lilly introduced the world's first commercial insulin.

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Helping Kids With Diabetes
... Lilly’s Commitment to Diabetes Camps

... Submitted by Lilly Diabetes for inclusion in this website

INDIANAPOLIS  – "We understand how important the camp experience can be for children with diabetes. Campers learn valuable lessons and develop skills to help manage their health, connect with other kids with diabetes and have fun. We want to help campers apply what they learn to everyday life -- long after camp is over. Whether the need is information or inspiration, medicines or scholarships, we’re here to support you and your camp families."

- Matt Caffrey, Director of Specialty Marketing, U.S. Insulins, Lilly Diabetes

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Lilly Statement on Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

... Submitted by Lilly Diabetes for inclusion in this website

For Release: November 1, 2012

Refer to: Refer to: (317) 277-4021 (office) – Greg Kueterman
Refer to: (317) 433-9899 (office) – Edward Sagebiel

INDIANAPOLIS  – In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Lilly Foundation is donating $200,000 to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts in affected areas of the United States. Additionally, the foundation is contributing a $1 match for every dollar donated by Lilly employees to the American Red Cross or Salvation Army.

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