Name: Josh Hoover
Rhetorical Purpose: In this speech I will persuade my audience to take action to support The
Nevada Diabetes Association, a local non-profit organization.
Thesis: Individuals all across our community are affected by diabetes, and with the help
of your donations, the Nevada Diabetes Association can help provide resources and
support to those in need.
A Donation for Diabetes
Introduction
I. Picture this – one morning you wake up and the simple task of eating your breakfast
becomes a difficult and complicated calculation. That is the unfortunate reality that
millions of people across the globe face due to diabetes.
II. As someone who lives with a Type-1 Diabetic, I have witnessed the effort that it takes
every day, just to stay alive.
III. I’m sure everyone here knows someone personally who has been affected by diabetes.
IV. Individuals all across our community are affected by diabetes, and with the help
of your donations, the Nevada Diabetes Association can help provide resources and
support to those in need.
V. To further understand the impact that the Nevada Diabetes Association (NDA) has on our
local community, we must talk about what diabetes is, and why it is an issue, how the
NDA helps diabetics in the area, and why they need your support.
Transition: To begin, let’s start by understanding what diabetes is.
Body
I.
What diabetes is and why it is an issue.
A.
The two different variations of diabetes include Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes.
1. Type-1 is characterized as insulin dependent and is an autoimmune disease in
which the immune system attacks the pancreas, causing the body to not produce
insulin. This is usually found in children and young adults.
2. Type-2 is often found in adults in which your body does not use the insulin
properly. In most cases, people with Type-2 diabetes are classifies as “overweight”.
3. All patients of diabetes require meticulous attention to their diet, blood glucose
level, and physical activity. This is becoming an increasing problem in our
community
4. *Show graph from academic source*
a)
B.
Diabetes is an expensive disease to control.
1. In most Type-1 cases, diabetes is a life-long battle, which means a life-long
financial burden for families and individuals.
2. In 2010, global health expenditure attributable to diabetes was estimated to be $376
billion, or 12% of all global health expenditure.
a)
C.
Diabetes is an economic/political issue
1. A 2023 bill is being negotiated that would extend price caps to all Nevadans, even
those who don’t have Medicare. – Nevada Current Article
2. The Nevada Diabetes Association is a strong advocate for this bill. This would
reduce the cost of certain drugs by 20 – 60%.
3. Paraphrase from Bengt Jonnson article: Studies have shown that areas that are less
developed are more prone to the risk of Type-2 diabetes. In areas that are more
developed, because of the access to diabetes education and resources, they are less
at risk of Type-2 diabetes.
Transition: Now that we understand the intricacies of diabetes, lets now talk about how the NDA
helps our community.
II.
What the Nevada Diabetes Association does to help diabetics in the area.
A.
NDA holds camps in the Spring, Summer, and Fall to help young diabetics
connect with others who struggle with the same issues.
1. *Quote from roommate who attended these camps growing up and is a camp
mentor in the Summer*
2. These camps are a week long (two of them being in Lake Tahoe) and provide kids
with diabetes education and access to healthcare professionals 24/7.
B.
The NDA website hosts copious amounts of information for diabetics and their
families.
1. This includes information about what diabetes is, how to maintain it, and FAQs.
2. A cookbook that supplies 25 recipes that are low carb and are quick and easy to
make. One of which I made this past week for my roommate.
C.
The NDA holds several events in the community to help raise money.
1. Battle of The Rattle is a 5k race that goes up Rattlesnake Mountain in Reno. The
race for this year is held on September 16.
2. Driving Fore Diabetes is an 18-hole golf tournament that is held at Toiyabe Golf
Course. The golf tournament this year is held on August 27.
Transition: There’s no doubt that the Nevada Diabetes Association does a lot for diabetics in the
local area. But their efforts are funded entirely by outsourced events and charitable donations.
III.
Why you should donate to the NDA.
A.
The more money donated to the NDA, the less money is out of the pocket of
diabetic patients.
1. The NDA has saved the community over $11.5 million in emergency medical
supplies.
2. The NDA also provides 100 days of diabetes programming and education per year
3. Without the support of the community through donations, the NDA will not have
the funds to hold events and prevent future awareness/preventative measures.
B.
How you can donate and support.
1. There are several ways to donate to the National Diabetes Association. In fact,
there is a tab on their website that allows you donate in increments of $10 or
choose your own value.
2. Sarah Gleich quote, "Reno has a great sense of community and willingness to give
back. In the nonprofit sector, you need and rely on a community that wants to do
better for their community members, and Reno has that.”
3. They give the option to subscribe monthly, quarterly, or annually with your custom
donation amount.
4. NDA can also be found on Facebook and Twitter @NVDiabetes. This is where
you can keep track of all the information and events that are upcoming, along with
sharing their message!
Conclusion
I. As I draw near the end of this presentation, let’s take a moment to reflect on
everything I just talked about.
II. I first discussed the different types of diabetes and why it is a pertinent issue in
the world, then I dove into the Nevada Diabetes Association and how they help the
local community, and finally, I implore you once again to donate.
III. Individuals all across our community are affected by diabetes, and with the help
of your donations, the Nevada Diabetes Association can help provide resources and
support to those in need.
IV. With each donation, we can support those who face the battle of diabetes every
single day.
V. By helping the Nevada Diabetes Association, you can ease the burden of diabetes
in the community. And just like NDA says, until there’s a cure, we are here to help!
Works Cited
1. Nevada Diabetes Association. Nevada Diabetes Association and California Diabetes
Association. (2021, February 3). https://diabetesnv.org
2. Jonsson, B. (1998). The economic impact of diabetes. Diabetes Care, 21(Supplement_3).
https://doi.org/10.2337/diacare.21.3.c7
3. Zimmet, P. Z., Magliano, D. J., Herman, W. H., & Shaw, J. E. (2014). Diabetes: A 21st Century
challenge. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 2(1), 56–64.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s2213-8587(13)70112-8
4. Camalot Todd, N. C. M. 31. (2023, May 31). Legislature passes bill extending Medicarenegotiated drug prices to all nevadans. Nevada Current.
https://www.nevadacurrent.com/blog/legislature-passes-bill-extending-medicare-negotiateddrug-prices-to-all-nevadans/
5. Higdon, M. (2016, February 15). Reno rebirth: Sarah Gleich, Nevada diabetes association.
Reno Gazette Journal. https://www.rgj.com/story/money/reno-rebirth/2016/02/12/renorebirth-sarah-gleich-nevada-diabetes-association/80013788/