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Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Foundation, Inc. Reaches GuideStar Platinum

Tucker, GA- March 11, 2019, Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. (RANDAF) today earned the Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. By sharing metrics that highlight progress RANDAF is

making toward its mission, the organization is helping donors move beyond simplistic ways of nonprofit evaluation such as overhead ratios.

Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. selected for grant collaboration with Mercer University.

Duluth, GA, July 31, 2018, Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. collaborates with Mercer University on a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Community Partnerships to Advance Research Grant. Read more...

Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. joins over 700 organizations nationwide trained by DTTAC to deliver the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program.

Duluth, GA, May 16, 2018, Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. is excited and proud to announce Mutima Jackson-Anderson, and Marilyn Leach-Williams have completed the Lifestyle Coach training with the Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC) at Emory University. Read more...

Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. (RANDAF) Partners with the DeKalb County Board of Health (DCBOH)

On February 27, 2018, Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DeKalb County Board of Health to address the diabetes burden in DeKalb County, which has the second highest burden of diabetes in Georgia. The two parties, RANDAF and DCBOH agree to work collaboratively to provide resources and education to DeKalb County residents who are affected by prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Read more...

Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. 4th Annual Taste of Health Wellness Expo presented a day of merriment to strengthen family ties which contribute to the overall well-being of the community.

Atlanta, GA, November 20, 2017 In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. held their 4th Annual Taste of Health Wellness Expo, in collaboration with Ashley Stewart- Greenbriar on Saturday, November 11 at Greenbriar Mall a popular destination in the heart of southwest Atlanta. Read more...

Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. Founder Mutima Jackson-Anderson offered a full scholarship and position as one of 20 selected Fellows for the 2017 MasterLab Diabetes Leadership Institute in Oakland, CA.

Duluth, GA, February 22, 2017 After a rigorous application screening process, Diabetes Hands Foundation and Diabetes Advocates announced the 2017 Cohort of Fellows for MasterLab Leadership Institute, an intensive weekend to advance leaders and their visions to improve life with diabetes. Mutima's application ranked high in leadership capacity, innovation in idea, depth of impact, future scalability, and matching Diabetes Hands Foundation organization's focus for 2017. Read more...

Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. Awarded Community Grant from Walmart Community Grant Program.

Duluth, GA, October 30, 2014 Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness awarded community grant to from Walmart Community Grant Program. Read more..

Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. Founder Mutima Jackson-Anderson selected as an Everyday Health Champion.

Duluth, GA, September 9, 2014 In a new monthly column that launched in June 2014 Everyday Health, a leading digital health and wellness company with 43 million monthly users, recognizes individuals who are making measurable differences in health, health care, food and device safety, and condition awareness. Mutima's amazing work with the Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. epitomizes the Everyday Health mission by inspiring and empowering others to live healthier and happier lives, every single day. Read more..

Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. Awarded Community Grant from CVS Caremark Community Relations..

Duluth, GA, September 9, 2012 Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness awarded community grant to from CVS Caremark Community Relations. Read more..