The Diabetes Foundation Holds Annual Gala

HACKENSACK, NJ – May 7, 2019 – The Diabetes Foundation, New Jersey’s premier not-for-profit organization that empowers individuals living with diabetes, honored BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and others at its annual Visions of Hope gala fundraising event. All proceeds from the event, held on May 1 at The Venetian in Garfield, NJ, will go towards funding ongoing Diabetes Foundation programs throughout New Jersey.

“Visions of Hope gives the Diabetes Foundation the annual opportunity to thank all of our supporters and honor those organizations whose generosity has translated into positive health outcomes for our program participants,” said Ginine Cilenti, Executive Director of the Diabetes Foundation. “We are grateful to have had the chance to publicly thank BD and our other partners for their continued support of our vital programs for the nearly 1 out of 10 New Jersey residents living with diabetes.”

Each year, Visions of Hope recognizes an exemplary corporation, a community partner, and healthcare provider dedicated to moving the needle in diabetes care in the State of New Jersey. At this year’s event, BD received the Foundation’s Corporate Champion Award, in recognition of their substantial charitable donations to the Foundation’s state-wide programs, in-kind contributions of free diabetes supplies for participants having financial difficulty, and commitment to diabetes care and research. The Diabetes Center at Holy Name Hospital, located in Teaneck, NJ, and the North Hudson Community Action Corporation were recognized as Healthcare Honorees.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Diabetes Foundation and are honored to be recognized for our support of their vital services to those living with diabetes in our community,” said Stanislav Glezer, BD’s Global Vice President of Medical Affairs, Diabetes Care at BD. “Education and support programs, like the ones that the Diabetes Foundation brings to its participants, are vital to diabetes awareness and to the health and wellness of residents across the Garden State.”

The Diabetes Foundation is the only regional non-profit organization providing direct, tangible support to individuals living with diabetes through access to free or reduced cost diabetic medication, coordination of health and wellness services, camperships and one-on-one coaching.

About BD

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com.

About Diabetes Foundation

Founded in 1990, the Diabetes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to empowering individuals struggling with prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes. The Foundation is committed to providing access to critical resources and medication necessary for people living with diabetes to remain healthy. The Foundation provides a number of programs serving children, parents, adults, caregivers and their families regardless of income or healthcare coverage. The generous support from patrons and sponsors allows the Diabetes Foundation to continue to offer their services to the community for free. You can learn more about the foundation at www.diabetesfoundationinc.org or by calling (201) 444-0337.

PHOTO CAPTION

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) accepts the Corporate Champion Award at the Diabetes Foundation’s Visions of Hope fundraising gala event on May 1, 2019, at the Venetian in Garfield, NJ. From left to right: Dr. Laurence Hirsch, Executive Vice President of the Diabetes Foundation Board of Trustees; Ginine Cilenti, Executive Director of the Diabetes Foundation; and Dr. Stanislav Glezer, Global VP, Medical Affairs, Diabetes Care, BD.