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Desert Southwest

P.O. Box 7023
Merrifield, VA 22116-7023
United States

(602) 861-4731
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Desert Southwest Chapter Overview

Residents in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes as over 631,251 people in Arizona,  201,781 people in New Mexico, and 269,783 people in Nevada are diagnosed with diabetes, and many others may have diabetes and not know it!

Our American Diabetes Association® (ADA) Desert Southwest Office located in Phoenix, Arizona is committed to educating the public about how to prevent and manage diabetes and support those living with diabetes.

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Aaron Dunn
Aaron Dunn

Executive Director

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Kate MacDonald
Kate MacDonald

Director of Development

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Nichole Brown
Nichole Brown

Associate Director of Development

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Melissa Baker
Melissa Baker

Donor Manager

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Camp

Camp AZDA

The American Diabetes Association is proud to be the leading provider of Diabetes Camping Services in the United States.

Camp AZDA is held at the Friendly Pines Camp facility, located in the tall pines of the Bradshaw Mountains, six miles outside Prescott.

Camp AZDA-Arizona
Kids at Camp AZDA
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Camp 180

NEW MEXICO CAMP 180º has a mission to provide a fun-filled, educational camping experience for children with diabetes that will help them develop and maintain active, healthy lifestyles.

Camp 180-New Mexico
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Community

Arizona & New Mexico Community Leadership Boards

Our Community Leadership Boards are integral to our success. These corporate leaders help us raise crucial funds to fulfill our mission and serve as ambassadors in the communities we serve.

Meet Our Board
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Events

Tour de Cure: Arizona 56

Join our fundraising campaign to fuel our mission! Your partnership will provide year-round engagement opportunities. Tour de Cure is more than a day, it’s a movement!

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Upcoming Events

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Ask the Experts: 8 Key Steps to Overall Health

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
02:00 P.M. - 03:00 P.M.
Virtual
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Pregúntale a los Expertos: 8 Pasos Clave para una Salud Integral

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
02:00 P.M. - 03:00 P.M.
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Ask the Experts: Taking Care of Diabetes and Heart Health When Your Routine is Interrupted

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
02:00 P.M. - 03:00 P.M.
Virtual
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Pregúntale a los Expertos: Cuidando de la Diabetes y la Salud del Corazón Cuando tu Rutina se Interrumpe

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
02:00 P.M. - 03:00 P.M.
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Ask the Experts: Know Diabetes by Heart

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
02:00 P.M. - 03:00 P.M.
Virtual
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Pregúntale a los Expertos: Conoce la Diabetes y el Corazón

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
02:00 P.M. - 03:00 P.M.
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2025 Tour de Cure: Arizona 56

Saturday, February 15, 2025
08:00 A.M. - 03:00 P.M.
1933 S Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ, 85338
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2025 Tour de Cure: Florida

Sunday, March 30, 2025
06:00 A.M. - 04:00 P.M.
6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827
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2025 Tour de Cure: Mid-Atlantic

Saturday, April 26, 2025
06:30 A.M. - 05:30 P.M.
705 Cedar St, Smithfield, VA, 23430
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Upcoming Virtual Events

2024 Step Out: Nationwide (Virtual)

Saturday, September 14, 2024
08:30 A.M. EST
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Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes® is the premier walking fundraising event of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) that creates a sense of unity and shared purpose in the fight to end diabetes.  The event is fun for the entire family!

Fundraising

Different Ways to Fundraise

Looking for other ways to raise money to support our mission? Try creating your own fundraiser, DIY style. From game night to a yard sale or anything in between, you can put on a unique event and make it as big (or small) as you want.

DIY Your Fundraiser
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Community Impact

Giving back to those affected by diabetes.

Camp AZDA Arizona

Donate to Camp AZDA-Arizona

Help ensure that kids with diabetes get to experience the joys of camp.

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American Diabetes Association Camp 180 New Mexico

Donate to Camp 180-New Mexico

Help ensure that kids with diabetes get to experience the joys of camp.

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Healthy Food Boxes

Delivering healthy food boxes in the Arizona and New Mexico Communities, Veterans Communities, and Native American Reservations.

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Project Power

Project Power empowers adults and children to reduce their risk or manage and thrive with type 2 diabetes.

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Health Equity

Exploring Health Equity Within the Albuquerque, NM Community

We’ve partnered with Native Health Initiative through the Collaboration for Equitable Health, powered by Bank of America, to address health disparities in Albuquerque, NM.

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