“we are so grateful to have been given the opportunity to attend, which would not have been possible without assistance.  I just think that you have a particular gift for connecting with…I was going to say “the kids”, but really you have a gift for connecting with parents too. I haven’t forgotten our conversation last year.  You really helped me see that there is a mental health vs physical health balance to T1D & that I cannot be so afraid of something happening to my son that I don’t allow him the experiences that he needs to grow as a person.  I don’t know if I would have gotten there without you.  From the bottom of my heart, thank you.” ~Mother of participant