Diabetes Art Day February 4 2013

Jan. 31, 2013 - PRLog -- What is Diabetes Art Day?

Diabetes Art Day is organized and facilitated by Lee Ann Thill, diabetes advocate and art therapist. She started Diabetes Art Day in 2010 to encourage individuals and families with diabetes to engage in creative visual expression to communicate their experience with diabetes, connect with others, raise awareness, and promote insight and positive coping skills. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since 1978, Lee Ann is dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes-related mental health issues, and advocating for improved mental health services.

When is Diabetes Art Day?
Diabetes Art Day is the first Monday of February. This year, 2013, Diabetes Art Day falls on the 4th.

How To Participate?
Visiting the official Diabetes Art Day website is a great place to start.
http://www.diabetesartday.com/diabetes-art-day-2013/

Put on a creative hat and express how you feel about diabetes, the good, the bad and the ugly all can be put into a visual masterpiece. When submit art, post it on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Solara.Medical).