The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Description:
The Fargo office of the American Diabetes Association serves North Dakota, 14 counties in Northwestern Minnesota, 6 counties in Northeastern Montana, and 2 counties in Northern South Dakota. As a regional field office, we conduct numerous events throughout the year to raise public awareness and funds for diabetes research, advocacy, and outreach (ex: Step Out to Fight Diabetes, Tour de Cure, ADA Golf Classic, and gala). Our principal regional project is Camp Sioux, a residential summer camp in Park River, ND for children 8-14 who are living with diabetes. The Fargo office is solely responsible for raising funds to support Camp Sioux.

History:
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities.
The regional office of ADA was located in Grand Forks, ND for a number of years. In 2005, we relocated to Fargo, ND. We continue to rely on a network of volunteers throughout North Dakota and surrounding counties to conduct our events and provide diabetes information and resources.

Contact people:

Lisa Johnson, Associate Manager, (701) 234-0123 ext 6684, (email) Stephanie Chimeziri, Associate Director, (701) 234-0123 or (888) 342-2383, (email)

Office fax number: (701) 235-3080

Address:

1323 23rd Street South, Suite C Fargo, ND 58103 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.diabetes.org/northdakota

Directions:

We are near the corner of 25th St S and 13th Ave S (behind the 25th Street Markeplace and across the street from SunMart).