Continually bringing awareness to the cause, November is National Diabetes Month.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation continues to push forward with various ways to get word about diabetes to the public.

Fundraising Coordinator Randy Durovick noted that diabetes reaches a large amount of people in the province.

"In Saskatchewan, there is over 276,000 people impacted by diabetes or pre-diabetes," he explained. "When you look at our population, that is a very large demographic that is impacted."

Among the partners of the JDRF, is the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, who will recognize the month with stickers on the backs of helmets, according to Durovick.

"We're excited that SJHL players serve as role models for children and young adults with type 1 diabetes by wearing a sticker on their helmet."

More locally, the Humboldt Broncos and forward Kaleb Dahlgren announced earlier in the season the Dahlgren's Diabeauties campaign, which connects the 20-year-old with local kids affected by type 1 diabetes.

Dahlgren and the Brochu family.

Prior to Wednesday's game against the Battlefords North Stars, Dahlgren greeted his first Diabeauty, when Duke Brochu of Humboldt dropped the puck for a ceremonial faceoff.

"I thought it went awesome. He is a great guy and did awesome. Dropped the puck perfect and was very happy afterward," noted Dahlgren.

He added that following the games, Dahlgren meets the family and answers questions they may have about diabetes.

Brochu was diagnosed over the summer and is quickly looking to make his own impact, with plans to hold a Skate-A-Thon, which will see skaters canvass the community for donations before hitting the ice at the Elgar Petersen Arena.

In addition to Dahlgren's Diabeauties, the Broncos are collecting loose change at all November home games. Money collected will be contributed to the JDRF.

Remaining home games during the month are:

  • Tuesday, November 7 - vs Kindersley
  • Friday, November 10 - vs Yorkton
  • Wednesday, November 22 - vs Melville
  • Saturday, November 25 - vs Battlefords

The game against Battlefords on November 25 will be the major fundraising night throughout the month when the Broncos hope to "Pack the Barn for JDRF".