Focus on Diabetes

02/21/2026

02/21/2026

02/20/2026

We love who empower me student leader LaTreyal is becoming. LaTreyal also met with Senator Bill Dotzler while he was in Des Moines at the state capitol.

02/19/2026

empower me youth leader LaTreyal makes his way to Des Moines with our friend Timi Brown-Powers. Thanks for your support Timi!

02/11/2026

Vote, Vote and Vote again!!!!

Vote 4 Day Day Here: https://shorturl.at/AtbPY - Daniesha Watson
Interview: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CGV59HJRZ/

02/03/2026

Take Charge of Your Health!

02/02/2026

01/27/2026

Have you ever tested your home for radon? To order low-cost radon testing kits, call 1-800-383-5992. For other questions or concerns, check out: https://hhs.iowa.gov/radiological-health/radon

01/22/2026

Stay warm out there

Extreme cold conditions over the next few days have prompted several cities to open warming centers for public use.

01/16/2026

Sheila Hollingsworth, a Focus on Diabetes volunteer and longtime supporter was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2025. She will undergo a double lumpectomy this month. We ask that you keep Sheila and her family in your prayers as we navigate all the things. We are believing God for complete healing of cancer and restore peace.

If you would like to be a blessing:

1. Genuine Prayers and Positivity: We need all the love, prayers, and encouragement.

2. Support our fundraising efforts through purchasing a T-Shirt by Friday-January 23rd with plans to wear them on surgery day-January 29th . Here is the link: https://forms.gle/e5seJtpVeMmUcNom6

3. Join our Zumba style fitness fundraiser led by the best fitness instructor and amazing human: Beauty Fitts on January 24th from 9:30-10:30am. Wear pink and fill up the room. Flyer in the comments.

4. Help provide meals during recovery. Here is the meal train link: https://mealtrain.com/w4eozq

In whatever way you choose to show up during this time is GREATLY appreciated.

On December 3, 2025 Sheila was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and to be very honest it turned her world and her families world upside down. Since December she has been attending appointments, scans, testing, and etc. in hopes for clarity. There has been some clarity but still climbing the mountain. At...