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1101 North Lake Destiny Road · Suite 415 · Maitland, Florida 32751 · (407) 660-1926 · FAX (407) 660-1080
January 20, 1993
Mayor Kulbes
City Hall
1126 E. State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Dear Mayor Kulbes:
Central Florida has always demonstrated a can-do spirit when it comes to
solving difficult social problems or informing its citizens about a critical
need. As a voluntary health agency, we have often been on the receiving
end of this civic pride and the generous contributions of volunteer time it
affords when we issue a call to action.
March 23, American Diabetes Alert 1993, is the day the American Diabetes
Association/ Central Florida Region plans to focus this civic pride and
problem-solving spirit to "Sound the Alert" about one of the most serious
problems ever -- diabetes. As you may know, diabetes has no cure and is
the fourth leading cause of death by disease in the United States. An
estimated 14 million Americans have diabetes, including 60,000 in Central
Florida. Half of them will not know until they have lost their vision, have a
leg or foot amputated, suffer from heart disease, or are confronted with any
number of diabetes' other serious complications.
We would like very much to count on your help during our observation of
American Diabetes Alert 1993. This national effort, combining support from
volunteers, the media, employee groups and civic clubs, is designed to reach
out to the 7 million Americans who do not know they have diabetes, to
encourage community members to take a short written test to assess their
risk for diabetes and to raise community awareness about the seriousness
of diabetes.
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To help generate that awareness, we are asking that you proclaim March 23,
1993. as American Diabetes Alert Day in Winter Springs. A sample
proclamation is enclosed. and we would of course be happy to answer any
questions you may have about diabetes or the American Diabetes
Association.
Sincerely,
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Carol B. Kaplin
Regional Coordinator
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