I do quite a few charity events every year including 2 for the ADA (American Diabetes Association). The second is coming up and I’m finding it hard to give my money to a place so seemingly corrupt. Do I want to end diabetes, yes, do I want to do it the way they are, no.
Donate to the ADA and do a charity ride or do a couple more local keto meatups?
I’m going to go way out on a limb and suggest that any time or money you might contribute to the ADA could do more good in support of 2ketodudes or thefatemperor or any one of several other small grass roots efforts to combat the diabesity crisis.
No matter what the subject is, if you are not sure you want to support it, find one you are sure of.
I second Didlee’s find one you are sure of.
I also think giving financial support to those who promote keto/lchf as a healthy lifestyle is a good idea. I think what the 2dudes do is amazing. Hoping we will see more Ketofests and continue to hear the science behind how our bodies work and how eating low carbs supports the body’s healing.
I also think letting the ADA folks you interface with know why you don’t want to support them any more is important too. We all had to be reeducated.
I always vote with my wallet and my feet! I don’t purchase products endorsed by the AHA and I don’t support the diet recommendations of the ADA so I don’t give them the benefit of one thin dime.
The ADA takes money from the sugar industry - big money. It’s telling when we see their logo on products like Cocoa Puffs. They’re in the tank, like many of our government agencies, and they’re not looking out for our best interests. As JustPeachy said, I vote with my feet and wallet as well.
If by “seemingly corrupt” you mean “undeniably corrupt” then I would agree.
They are not ending diabetes at all. They are promoting whatever their paymasters tell them to, which is to protect their profits from chronic illness and in the process perpetuate human suffering.
I think supporting a keto organization instead is a great idea. Have any of the keto organizations formed not for profits so they can take in tax deductible donations?
Agreed, Alamoman. That’s a funny image - ADA logo on Cocoa Puffs. It’s really disheartening to me, but still, better to know, regardless of what some agency says. Forewarned is forearmed.
On further reflection, I think if you disagree with the ADA’s methods and message then every dollar or shilling or ruble you give them helps to spread a message you disagree with. So effectively giving them money is worse than doing nothing as it supports their message
I have a congenital heart condition and I used to do some fundraising for the American Heart Association. I can’t stomach any more of that given the terrible advice and the bowing to their corporate sponsors. In fact, I have posted on FB WHY I no longer give to the AHA and encouraged my friends to pass them by as well.
It’s sad because I believe these organizations were started with the best of intentions back in the day, but their need for money corrupts absolutely. Any good work they once did is obscured by the harm their terrible advice causes.