My Nonprofit Reviews
lisa-boll
Review for SSEP, Fountain Vly, CA, USA
SSEP is a terrific organization. Their mission is to improve the lives and outcomes of pregnancy for women with diabetes - either before the pregnancy or diagnosed during pregnancy. The potential implications of this kind of care include preventing birth defects, protecting both mother and baby from developing diabetes later in life, and protecting mothers and babies from unneccesary injury at the time of birth. Diabetes is an issue that is very hard for people to get a handle on -- the treatment may include diet, exercise, and even daily shots! No-one like to hear these kinds of things and they are so hard to change in our lives. Joann Herny and the SSEP staff and volunteers are so sensitive, knowledgeable and kind that it makes it easier to accept the guidance and do the things you have to do to be healthy and protect your baby. I have the highest respect for the professional and personal work that SSEP does that after 10 years of learning from them, I became and Board Member. This organization works hard and does so much with so little funding. It is a great place to consider if you wich to make a donation on behalf of a healthy child in your life or even on behalf of mothers and babies challenged with complications of diabetes in pregnancy.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
As a woman challenged by weight issues all my life, they have helped me do what I can to be as healthy as possible. I appreciate that and them for their gentle, supportive encouragement.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help them find additional funding to be able to get their message out to even more healthcare professionals and families planning a pregnancy.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
learning about diabetes and pregnancy by such incredible experts.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
incredibly dedicated and knowledgeable.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
reduce the risk of birth defects among woemn with diabests complicated pregnancies by two thirds!
Ways to make it better...
I have known about them earlier in my life.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
lack of adequate funding.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I am honored to serve as a Board Member for them.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
