if you knew there were medications and technology that could help you stay healthier, prevent medical complications, and live longer, you’d want access to them, wouldn’t you?
diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at six years old, ross kinney has witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of new treatments and technologies. however, ross also understands that the cost of these vital tools can be a significant barrier. when the opportunity arose to help diabetes canada advocate for better access to diabetes medications and devices, he was determined to take action.
from fundraiser to successful advocate
since those early years, ross and his family have been dedicated champions of diabetes awareness and fundraising, even establishing an annual walk/run/cycle event in their hometown of woodstock, n.b. the overwhelming support they received from their local community motivated ross to expand his involvement to diabetes advocacy.
in 2019, ross joined diabetes canada in calling for a national strategy to improve health outcomes for people living with diabetes. as a volunteer advocate, he collected signatures, engaged with elected officials, and spoke at events like “diabetes day on the hill” in ottawa. by october 2022, the federal government introduced
a framework that reflected many of the advocates’ primary calls to action.
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