Estate Planning

Thank you for your interest in supporting the American Diabetes Association as we lead the fight to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by the disease. While you feel strongly about supporting our critical work, we realize that your primary concern is for the financial security of your family and other loved ones. Fortunately, there are many ways for you to put your family first and make a gift to the American Diabetes Association. With just a little planning, you can support diabetes research and care far into the future. We hope you'll find our online information helpful as you discover the charitable gift that's right for you.

3 Ways to Make an Impact

Explore three popular ways to extend your support and make a significant impact on diabetes research:

• Include the Association in Your Will
• Support the Association and Receive Fixed Payments for Life
• Arrange a Trust to Support the Association

Meet Our Supporters

Ralph and Laurie Yates of Portland, Oregon, begin and end each day thinking about diabetes. "It is literally the first and last thing we do to ensure the wellbeing of our child," states Ralph, referring to their daughter, Becca. "This change happened more than 23 years ago when Becca was diagnosed with type 1 at age 2. One day at a time,we focused on keeping her safe while we hoped and prayed for a cure..."

See What's New

Check out this month's featured articles about the many ways to support our work while making sure your family's needs come first.

Join the Summit Circle

Would you like to make a difference far into the future? Consider joining the Summit Circle by including the Association in your will or other estate plans.