Stories of Resilience and Positivity Reinforce Splenda's Commitment to the Diabetes Community CARMEL, Ind. , Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating 25 years of sweetening lives, Splenda proudly announces the latest recipients of the "25 Families for 25 Years" campaign, awarding seven new families $2,500 to support their health journey with diabetes.
For over two decades, Splenda has made it easier than ever for people to reduce and manage their sugar intake and live happier and healthier lives without sacrificing taste. To express their gratitude for the decades of support, Splenda's donation in honor of its silver jubilee will assist with medical and home expenses, alleviating everyday pressures and supporting recipients through life's sweetest moments. Recipients of Splenda's most recent round of honorees include: Susan Blackwell ( Chicago, IL ) - Managing diabetes for 15 years, while also suffering from three strokes and two heart attacks.
She takes numerous amounts of medications per day to manage her health but keeps a positive attitude. Julianne Burchuk ( Chicago, IL ) - Known as Jules, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at three, right as the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Splenda teamed up with Dave & Buster's to throw her an eighth birthday bash.
Susan Depner ( Chicago, IL ) - After battling pancreatic cancer and receiving a late-in-life Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, Susan enjoys walking and baking with Splenda around the holidays. Stacey Grantham ( Tampa, FL ) - A part-time .