Heather's Hope Diabetes Foundation

Heather’s Hope is a non-profit diabetes organization founded in 2010 by friends and family of Heather James. Heather, daughter of Richard and Gretchen James, was a 2003 graduate of Wilmington High School. In 2008, she sadly passed away from complications with Type-1 Diabetes. Heather was a beautiful young woman with an infectious laugh and limitless hopes and dreams. Our “screwball” tournament, a mixed-up game of softball, is held in mid-May around Heather’s birthday. All proceeds from this tournament benefit the American Diabetes Association’s Camp Korelitz, a week-long residential camp for children with diabetes held at Camp Joy. Heather’s Hope also organizes the Banana Split Festival 5K, a cornhole tournament in August at MacD’s Pub in Wilmington, and a fall harvest party around the date of Heather’s passing. The proceeds of these three fundraisers benefit the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD). The CCHD then uses our funds to assist with diabetes medication and supply costs for individuals who are un/underinsured or those who are awaiting approval for other types of programs.