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The mission of the American Diabetes Association (the Association) is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin.  Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.  The cause of diabetes continues to elude the medical community, although research has shown that both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.

The Rory Staunton Foundation was established in honor of 12-year-old Rory Staunton, who needlessly lost his life to sepsis in 2012. We work to prevent the hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths and devastating disabilities caused by sepsis each year through: - Awareness to increase understanding of the dangers and signs of sepsis, promote rapid treatment, and encourage self-advocacy in the medical environment. - Education so that every school-age child in the country understands the science and signs of sepsis and the importance of infection prevention. - Sepsis Protocols that ensure rapid diagnosis and treatment of sepsis in hospitals and other medical settings. - Support for families affected by sepsis.