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Boehringer Ingelheim Launches“ Conoce a Don Francisco” Sweepstakes. One Lucky Winner and a Guest Will Meet Beloved TV Host and Entertainer
Don Francisco in Miami Boehringer Ingelheim Continues to Engage and Educate Hispanics in the U. S. with Type 2 Diabetes
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.( BIPI) announced today that it is launching the“ Conoce a Don Francisco” sweepstakes, offering a chance to meet iconic entertainer Mario Kreutzberger( better known as Don Francisco), who for the past two years has been the face of the company’ s“ Cuida Tu Don” initiative. Aimed at engaging and educating Hispanics with type 2 diabetes, which Don Francisco is affected by, Cuida Tu Don provides resources for treatment options and tips for long-term healthy lifestyle choices.
The Conoce a Don Francisco sweepstakes prize includes roundtrip airfare for two to Miami, hotel accommodations, and transportation to-and-from a private dinner with Don Francisco. Entries can be submitted by visiting www. ConoceADonFrancisco. com.
“ We are proud of our partnership with Don Francisco to engage and educate the millions of Hispanics in the U. S. living with type 2 diabetes Cuida Tu Don has focused on,” said Thomas Seck, M. D., vice president, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs – Metabolism at Boehringer Ingelheim.“ Our new sweepstakes offers fans the chance to meet Don Francisco in person, providing another way for him to inspire others to face the challenges that come with living with type 2 diabetes."
“ Type 2 diabetes is part of my life, and I’ ve experienced first-hand that by staying informed I can still do everything I love and live life to the fullest,” said Mario Kreutzberger.“ I’ m excited to have the opportunity to meet the winner face to face.”
In order to join the conversation about the sweepstakes, friends and family can share their stories on social media using # ConoceADon- Francisco. The winner will be chosen by June 16, 2016, and the trip will take place between June 27 and July 1, 2016.
For official sweepstakes rules, terms and conditions and to enter the Conoce a Don Francisco sweepstakes, please visit www. ConoceADonFrancisco. com. For helpful tips and resources in Spanish about type 2 diabetes, please visit www. CuidaTuDon. com, and always remember to speak to your healthcare provider about any questions or concerns you may have.
About Diabetes Approximately 29 million Americans and an estimated 415 million people worldwide have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and nearly 28 percent of Americans with diabetes— totaling 8 million people— are undiagnosed. In the U. S., approximately 12 percent of those aged 20 and older have diabetes. T2D is the most common type, accounting for an estimated 90 to 95 percent of all diagnosed adult diabetes cases in the U. S. Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body either does not properly produce, or use, the hormone insulin.
For many families that are struggling with guardianship issues, a Guardian Ad Litem can better help Children communicate with an oftennon-comital court system
As anyone that has ever been through a sticky divorce involving the custody of minor children knows, fighting for custody of an abused child can be a challenging journey. Today’ s family court judiciary system is often afraid of making one decision or another and therefore allow unfit parents to retain their parental rights. A to the children, they have very little rights or say in the matter and even teenage victims are denied the opportunity to speak on their behalf.
The Guardian ad Litem program can help,“ IF” the court allows.
What is a Guardian ad Litem( GAL)? A Guardian ad Litem( GAL) is a volunteer who has made a decision to speak up for a child in the dependency system, commonly referred to as the foster care system. Each year, there are more than 3,000 abused, abandoned and neglected children in Hillsborough County who are the subject of court proceedings. Their voices often go unheard and their best interests are overlooked because there is no one to take their case. A GAL is an adult member of the community who volunteers to become a part of the court program and represent the best interest of a child. carried out, and that families and children in need receive the help that they should. The GAL compiles the information received through various sources, and advocates for the child by assuring that his or her wishes are heard and that the best interests of the child are presented to the Court and affiliated agencies. The GAL is a vital part of the court process for any child involved in the child welfare system.
What does it take to be a GAL and make a difference in the life of a child? Our Program will prepare you and teach you everything you need to know! We provide you with GAL certification training. This is a three-part training including: an independent study, class time and work, and handson training with an experienced Guardian ad Litem. The independent study portion of the training combines an on-line segment and readings.
The classroom portion is only 15 hours in over five evenings or two Saturdays. The completion of the 15 hour training and the independent study portion of the training will then provisionally certify you so that you may be assigned a case and begin the field component of the training under the guidance of an experienced GAL volunteer, called a mentor. With the help of your mentor, you will learn and experience what it is like to be a GAL.
What exactly does a GAL do? The Guardian ad Litem( GAL) represents the“ best interests” of a
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The GAL independently conducts a thorough investigation on behalf of the child. Furthermore, the GAL Please give them a call to learn serves as a monitor of the agencies and persons who provide a difference in the life of a child!
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