Canadian Diabetes Association Greater Toronto Area
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Description & Services
Alternate Name	Association canadienne du diabete ; CDA
Description	The Canadian Diabetes Association is an independently governed, charitable organization focused on the needs of people affected by diabetes. With over 150 branches across the country, it is a leading supporter of diabetes research, education and advocacy.    * Aims to promote the health of Canadians through research, education, service and advocacy  * Organizes summer camps in every province in Canada, designed to give young people (with Type 1 diabetes) the opportunity to experience camp as other children do  * Organizes educational and fundraising events for research  * Offers a program called Clothesline which accepts donations of items such as: used clothing, toys, jewelry; dishes, furniture. Will pick up items, call 1-800-505-5525
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Brampton ; Greater Toronto Area ; Mississauga (City of) ; Peel Region
Eligibility	All ages
Fees	Membership
Languages	English
Meetings	Chapter meetings as scheduled by chair
Contact Information
Address	Industrial Alliance Building 522 University Avenue, Ste 1400 Toronto, ON M5G 2R5   View Google Map
Intersection	Dundas Street W/ University Avenue
Transit Information	Beside St. Pattrick subway station
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Office Phone	416-408-7000
Fax	416-363-7465
Toll Free Phone	1-800-BANTING
E-Mail	info@diabetes.ca
Website	www.diabetes.ca
Volunteer Coordinator	Marcella Tomas, Volunteer Development Coordinator; Phone: 416-408-7155; Email: marcella.tomas@diabetes.ca
Other Details
Print Material	Pamphlets, brochures, cookbooks and relevant literature resources about diabetes; packages can be mailed out as required
Funding	Donations ; Fees - Membership
Service Level	(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Subjects
Subjects	Advocacy ; Camps ; Diabetes ; Health education ; Information and referral ; Medical research ; Transportation services ; Volunteer opportunities ; Young adults ; Youth