Help A Diabetic Child fundraiser set for Nov. 13 in Naples

Help A Diabetic Child will host its annual fundraiser, A Cause Before the Cure “Promises in Paradise,” on Nov. 13 at the Tiburón Golf Club in North Naples.

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The event coincides with World Diabetes Day, said a news release.

Proceeds will support the organization’s mission of assisting underserved, uninsured and underinsured children and young adults with diabetes.

Dinner, cocktails planned for the fundraiser

The evening will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $300 per person.

For more information is available by contacting Katie Perez at 239-994-8063 or [email protected].

Help A Diabetic Child, founded in 2013 by Tami and Joe Balavage, supports children, young adults and their families in Southwest Florida who have Type 1 diabetes and cannot afford insulin, medical supplies or services.

Diabetes rates continue to rise in US

The couple began the organization after their son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 16, the release said. They soon realized many children were unable to obtain the necessary medical supplies for blood glucose testing and insulin injections, which are required multiple times daily.

Diabetes rates continue to rise in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11.6% of the U.S. population has diabetes, or about 38.4 million people. Of these, approximately 29.7 million have been diagnosed, and another 8.7 million are unaware they have the condition.

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Why is diabetes a growing concern for youths?

Diagnosed cases of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are increasing among youth in the US. From 2001 to 2019, the number of people younger than 20 living with Type 1 diabetes rose 45%, and the number living with Type 2 diabetes grew by 95%.

Those interested in supporting Help A Diabetic Child can call 239-821-5051 or visit helpadiabeticchild.org.

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This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Help A Diabetic Child fundraiser set for Nov. 13 in Naples

Reporting by Dave Osborn, Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News / Naples Daily News

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This story was originally published October 5, 2026 at 5:05 AM.