Alberta Diabetes Foundation
Over 1.3 million Albertans are living with or at risk of diabetes. Your support changes their story.
For over 35 years, the Alberta Diabetes Foundation (ADF) has been the engine behind life-changing breakthroughs. Diabetes touches millions of lives—over 11.7 million Canadians today—and that number is projected to rise by 42% by 2030. We exist to turn cutting-edge science into real-world hope.
Our Legacy of Innovation
Your donations don’t just fund labs; they fund history. ADF supporters helped power Dr. Ray Rajotte’s pioneering work, leading directly to the Edmonton Protocol—now the international gold standard for islet-cell transplantation. We don’t just hope for a cure; we strategically fund the path to it.
- Our Mission: To strategically fund impactful research and serve as a conduit for prevention, treatment, care, and a cure.
- Our Vision: Enriching lives—from care to cure.
How Your Gift Drives Change
Every dollar you donate through Birdies for Kids stays right here in Alberta. We invest with intention across three strategic pillars:
- Advancing the Cure: ADF funds innovative research and prevention programs that sharpen our understanding of diabetes, improve modern treatments, and stop complications before they start.
- Promoting Health Equity: We support community-led projects like the Diabetes Mobile Clinic and the LINK program, reducing disparities and ensuring top-tier care reaches under-served and Indigenous populations.
- Funding the Future: By funding graduate studentships, advanced equipment, and specialized training, we are empowering the next generation of researchers to finish what we started.
Double Your Impact Today
When you give through Birdies for Kids, you are ensuring that no one in our community has to face diabetes alone. Invest in a life. Invest in a cure.