Melanie Hibbard - Tirelessly devoted to diabetes researchMelanie Hibbard - Tirelessly devoted to diabetes research
Relentless-The Podcast
Melanie Hibbard's relentless fight for a type 1 diabetes cure inspired by her sons' diagnoses.
47:04•16 May 2023
Melanie Hibbard: Battling Diabetes for Her Sons' Future
Episode Overview
- Melanie Hibbard's transition from the banking industry to non-profit work driven by her sons' diabetes diagnosis
- Insight into the daily challenges of living with type 1 diabetes and the relentless nature of the disease
- Collaboration with Dr. Shapiro and the pursuit of a cure through the Edmonton Protocol and stem cell transplants
- Efforts to raise funds and support diabetes research through DRIFCan
- Melanie's unwavering dedication and determination to find a cure for diabetes
“Being relentless is not easy, but being relentless can work.”
Imagine discovering both your children have a life-changing illness. That's the reality for Melanie Hibbard, who joins host Kyle Dubé on this episode of Relentless-The Podcast. Melanie is the Executive Director of DRIFCan, a non-profit dedicated to type 1 diabetes research at the University of Alberta. Her journey into diabetes advocacy began when her two young sons were diagnosed with the condition.
Determined to make a difference, Melanie has become a relentless force in the diabetes community, volunteering in various capacities from board member to mentor for newly diagnosed families. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares the daily struggles her sons face and the unwavering hope she holds for a cure. She also talks about her collaboration with Dr. Shapiro, a leading figure in diabetes research, and their work on groundbreaking treatments like islet cell and stem cell transplants.
Melanie's story is one of a mother's love turned into tireless advocacy, offering a beacon of hope for all families affected by type 1 diabetes.
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