Boyanne Young is the Regional Coordinator for the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) in Prince George. Born in Burns Lake, Boyanne was raised in Prince George after moving to the city in 1957. Boyanne and her husband of 36 years Keith have two sons and two grand-children.
Boyanne has always been a volunteer and through her work with Volunteer Prince George she once helped the CDA find volunteers. When a position for a part-time coordinator opened up with the Diabetes Association, Boyanne was pleased to accept it. Eventually that role developed into the full-time regional position that it is today. Boyanne has now worked in this role for 11 years, working tirelessly with volunteers for healthier communities in the north.
The local CDA office, located at #103-490 Quebec Street, contains a resource library and other information about diabetes for the general public. Since the formal unification of provincial branches in 1953, the CDA has grown to have a presence in more than 150 communities across the country.
The Canadian Diabetes Association promotes the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. People interested in becoming volunteers with the local CDA or donating can visit the office or call 561-9284.
The Cooking for Your Life program is a four-week healthy-cooking class taught by a cook and registered dietician. The class begins on March 8th. There is a flat fee to cover costs which is used to provide food and the necessary supplies.
A symposium titled “Many Faces of Diabetes Care” will take place on Saturday, April 28th at the Civic Centre. The keynote speakers include a host of health care experts. Interested individuals can contact the CDA office for more information, a brochure and to register.
The 3rd annual Get Active, Stay Healthy Bike-A-Long takes place on May 27. This event encourages fitness and fun and is free to the general public, although participants are required to wear helmets. Participants and groups can choose to support the CDA by raising pledges for an opportunity to win prizes.
More information is available about each of these projects by contacting the office or visiting the CDA’s web site
www.diabetes.ca.
