Regina mom advocates for diabetes awareness
Global News
On Nov. 14, city hall will be lit up blue, the official colour of diabetes awareness month.
November marks diabetes awareness month and thanks to the advocacy of one Regina mom, Nov.14 will mark Diabetes Awareness Day in the city.
Taryn Schindel’s daughter was diagnosed with diabetes at age 10.
“Diabetes is a hard disease,” She said. “Nobody has a clue of what goes on, how hard it is, how they fight every day for their life, day and night for their life.”
Schindel said her daughter’s diagnosis was a moment of realization for her, a call to action to do more.
“I thought what does Regina do? Because I don’t remember Regina really ever doing anything to bring the awareness,” she said.
She reached out to city hall and Mayor Sandra Masters about the city doing something to mark the event.
Her request was approved and on Nov. 14, city hall will be lit up in blue, the official colour of diabetes awareness month.
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