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WHAT WAS THE PROGRAM LIKE IN 2016
08:00-08:30
Registration
Video on web resources for college
08:30-08:40
Inauguration & Opening Remarks - Tamara Powers BSN MBA
Administrative Director, Women and Children Services, Sutter Medical Center
08:40-08:45
Yes2College Overview
Manu Prakasam - Organizer 2016 Yes2College Event
08:45-09:15
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Megan Dang, Rising Sophomore, C.K. McClatchy High School
9:15-9:45
Insulin pump and sports - How did I keep my A1c between 6-7% without having low blood sugars?
Mitchell Schellenger - Sophomore, University of California, Berkeley, CA
9:45-10:15
Handling diabetes in college and forming correct habits in high school
Haroon Ghori - Sophomore, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
10:15-10:30
Snack Break
10:30 -11:00
The new SAT and standardized testing - Starting early & how to prepare
Manu Prakasam
Senior, Mira Loma High School, Sacramento, CA
11:00 –11:30
Senior year and the different stages of applying to colleges
Lindsey Turner
Senior, Bella Vista High School
11:30-12:00
Handling diabetes away from home and reducing your parents' stress, Xochitl Husted - Sophomore, Nevada Union High School
12:00-12:30
Lunch Break with Student Q&A lead by Gabrielle Zegers, Junior, St. Francis High School
12:30-1:30 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Joe Eldridge: Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at the age of 10, A former U.S. track national champion (team pursuit, 2012).
WHAT WAS THE PROGRAM LIKE IN 2015
Opening Remarks
Michael Abate MD, Chief Medical Executive
Sutter Medical Center
Yes2College Overview
Manu Prakasam
JDRF Mission
Christina Cleveland-Airola, Executive Director, JDRF
How to Manage Diabetes while Traveling
Danielle Baldwin - Rising High School Senior @ Sheldon High School
Diabetes in College - A Freshman's Experience and Tips
Haroon Ghori - Rising Sophomore @ Johns Hopkins
- Snack Break -
Video on web resources for college
Performing Arts and Diabetes - The Balancing Act
Xochitl Husted, Rising Sophomore @ Nevada Union High School
Applying for Scholarships/Financial Aid
Lindsey Turner - Rising Senior @ Bella Vista High School
Managing Diabetes, Academics, Sports while Being a Teenager
Mitchell Schellenger - Rising Sophomore @ UC Berkeley
- Lunch Break -
Round table on Standardized Testing
Motivational Speaker
Lou Brock, Hall of Fame Baseball Player - St. Louis Cardinals
Closing Remarks/Raffle/Gifts
*THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM & LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED*
Designed for children going into 9th grade in Fall 2015, high school students, their siblings and parents
We invite voluntary donations to JDRF!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW 2016 PRESENTATIONS
WHAT WAS THE PROGRAM LIKE IN 2016
08:00-08:30
Registration
Video on web resources for college
08:30-08:40
Inauguration & Opening Remarks - Tamara Powers BSN MBA
Administrative Director, Women and Children Services, Sutter Medical Center
08:40-08:45
Yes2College Overview
Manu Prakasam - Organizer 2016 Yes2College Event
08:45-09:15
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Megan Dang, Rising Sophomore, C.K. McClatchy High School
9:15-9:45
Insulin pump and sports - How did I keep my A1c between 6-7% without having low blood sugars?
Mitchell Schellenger - Sophomore, University of California, Berkeley, CA
9:45-10:15
Handling diabetes in college and forming correct habits in high school
Haroon Ghori - Sophomore, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
10:15-10:30
Snack Break
10:30 -11:00
The new SAT and standardized testing - Starting early & how to prepare
Manu Prakasam
Senior, Mira Loma High School, Sacramento, CA
11:00 –11:30
Senior year and the different stages of applying to colleges
Lindsey Turner
Senior, Bella Vista High School
11:30-12:00
Handling diabetes away from home and reducing your parents' stress, Xochitl Husted - Sophomore, Nevada Union High School
12:00-12:30
Lunch Break with Student Q&A lead by Gabrielle Zegers, Junior, St. Francis High School
12:30-1:30 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Joe Eldridge: Diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes at the age of 10, A former U.S. track national champion (team pursuit, 2012).
WHAT WAS THE PROGRAM LIKE IN 2015
Opening Remarks
Michael Abate MD, Chief Medical Executive
Sutter Medical Center
Yes2College Overview
Manu Prakasam
JDRF Mission
Christina Cleveland-Airola, Executive Director, JDRF
How to Manage Diabetes while Traveling
Danielle Baldwin - Rising High School Senior @ Sheldon High School
Diabetes in College - A Freshman's Experience and Tips
Haroon Ghori - Rising Sophomore @ Johns Hopkins
- Snack Break -
Video on web resources for college
Performing Arts and Diabetes - The Balancing Act
Xochitl Husted, Rising Sophomore @ Nevada Union High School
Applying for Scholarships/Financial Aid
Lindsey Turner - Rising Senior @ Bella Vista High School
Managing Diabetes, Academics, Sports while Being a Teenager
Mitchell Schellenger - Rising Sophomore @ UC Berkeley
- Lunch Break -
Round table on Standardized Testing
Motivational Speaker
Lou Brock, Hall of Fame Baseball Player - St. Louis Cardinals
Closing Remarks/Raffle/Gifts
*THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM & LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED*
Designed for children going into 9th grade in Fall 2015, high school students, their siblings and parents
We invite voluntary donations to JDRF!