People helping people is a value that the Fraternal Order of Eagles has held for more than a century. It's a statement that guides the charitable actions to help members and their families as well as fellow Americans affected by illness, injury or catastrophe.
It is this philosophy that has inspired our leadership to work toward a Fraternal Order of Eagles medical research facility dedicated to eliminating diseases that afflict so many.
Fulfilling a Shared Vision: The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at The University of Iowa
In a unanimous decision by more than 700 voting Fraternal Order of Eagle delegates from across the United States and Canada, the Eagles will partner with The University of Iowa in a five year fundraising project that will culminate with The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at The University of Iowa.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center will be a dedicated center for diabetes research within the Institute for Biomedical Discovery Building at The University of Iowa. Money fundraised by the Fraternal Order of Eagles will go directly to medical research.
On Tuesday, September 16 the agreement was finalized with an official contract signing and media event at The University of Iowa.
Diabetes Facts
Insulin is a hormone that converts food into the energy we need for daily life. When our body does not produce or use insulin properly, the result is diabetes. The genes we inherit and the way we live, especially poor eating habits and lack of exercise contribute to the cause of diabetes.
Did you know that:
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An estimated 23.6 million adults and children in the USA -- 8% of the population -- have diabetes.
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17.9 million have been diagnosed, which means that…
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5.7 million people don’t know they have diabetes
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11.2% of all men aged 20 or older have diabetes,
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1/3 do not know it
- 10.2% of all women aged 20 or older have diabetes, 1/4 do not know it.
- Diabetes can lead to severe illness and death:
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Heart disease and stroke account for 65% of deaths in people with diabetes
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73% of adults with diabetes have high blood pressure
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Between 12,000 and 24,000 new cases of blindness are caused by diabetes each year
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Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney failure and accounts for 44% of all new cases
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In 2005, over 46,000 people with diabetes began treatment for endstage renal disease
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More than 60% of non-accidental foot and leg amputations occur in people with diabetes.
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In 2004, about 71,000 amputations were performed because of diabetes
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Diabetes can lead to sexual dysfunction, complications during pregnancy, difficulty in walking and climbing stairs.
Who is at greatest risk for Type 1 diabetes?
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People with impaired glucose tolerance and/or impaired fasting glucose
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People over 45
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People with a family history of diabetes
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People who are overweight
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People who do not exercise regularly
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People with high blood lipid (fat) levels
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People with high blood pressure
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Women who had diabetes during pregnancy
What does diabetes cost?
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$174 billion was spent on diabetes in 2007
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$116 billion in medical costs:
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Diabetes care ($27 billion)
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Chronic diabetes related complications ($58 billion)
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Excess general medical cost ($31 billion)
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32% increase($42 billion) since 2002
Donate or Fundraise Now!
Join the Fraternal Order of Eagles and The University of Iowa in our quest to find a cure for diabetes – download a campaign pledge card. Complete the card and mail to:
Fraternal Order of Eagles - Attn: Diabetes Research Center
1623 Gateway Circle South
Grove City, Ohio 43123-9309