It's always so gratifying to make the special milestones of life and to honor loved ones and friends close to your heart with a charitable contribution to a worthy cause. That's why I wanted to let you now about the Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands (DECM) and our Tree of Life, a touching visible symbol of renewed hope, new life and personal well being.

For us and for thousands of families impacted by diabetes, the Tree of Life holds the promise of education and desperately needed support services. For you, it represents a unique and extraordinary gift-giving opportunity, a change to recognize and actually be a part of the vital work that we do. It is a beautiful, practical way to help us continue providing the tools that make it possible for so many to live successfully and productively with diabetes.

Your gift of a leaf on the Tree of Life will benefit you, the individual you honor, and those helped through the Center. It may be inscribed to memorialize or honor a loved one, or celebrate a birth, anniversary or special event. This lasting acknowledgment of your support to DECM will be recognized and appreciated over time by all who view the Tree of Life in our Resource Center.

We look forward to hearing from you and placing your leaf on the Tree of Life. Please fill out the Tree of Life form, or call me at (402) 399-0777 to discuss individualizing this unique and personal giving opportunity.

Thank you.

Joan Heiser
Executive Director