General Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Tobin Diabetes Foundation was created after the loss of a loved one to diabetes. What began as a personal experience with the devastating and often overlooked dangers of this disease became a commitment to help prevent other families from facing the same loss. The foundation exists to turn that experience into meaningful action by supporting research and education that can save lives.

  • Our foundation is intentionally focused on advancing high-quality, research-driven solutions and public education. We prioritize supporting large-scale, peer-reviewed scientific efforts and long-term progress rather than short-term or isolated initiatives. Our approach is rooted in transparency, scientific credibility, and a deep personal motivation to reduce preventable loss.

  • The Tobin Diabetes Foundation supports research and education that address diabetes broadly, including Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and related complications. We believe progress across all forms of diabetes is essential to improving outcomes and reducing the overall burden of the disease.

  • Research is the foundation of long-term progress against diabetes. While treatments have improved, diabetes still has no cure and continues to cause life-threatening complications. By prioritizing research, we help accelerate discoveries that lead to safer therapies, better technologies, earlier detection, and improved outcomes for people living with diabetes.

  • Our work supports individuals and families affected by diabetes by strengthening the research and education systems that improve care and prevention. While we do not provide direct clinical services, our impact reaches patients by supporting the science and programs that shape future treatment and policy.

  • There are many ways to help beyond financial giving. You can share our mission, help raise awareness, organize a small fundraiser, or connect us with partners who are interested in supporting diabetes research and education.

Donation Frequently Asked Questions

Donate

  • Yes. The Tobin Diabetes Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a confirmation receipt after your donation for your records.

  • Your donation supports diabetes research and education, with a primary focus on research funded through the National Institutes of Health. By supporting NIH-funded research, your gift helps advance carefully reviewed, large-scale scientific work that improves treatment, prevention, and long-term outcomes for people living with diabetes.

  • Yes. All donations are processed through secure, encrypted payment systems. The Tobin Diabetes Foundation does not sell or share donor information, and your privacy is always respected.

  • Yes. You may choose to make a one-time gift or become a monthly donor. Recurring donations provide steady, reliable support that allows us to plan and sustain long-term research and education efforts.