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Mr. Quander's book imparts an important message to its readers: what you do and how you live your life ultimately counts and influences your long-range health outlook.
Howard University College of Medicine sincerely appreciates Mr. Quander's generosity in donating the proceeds from his and his son's book to the College of Medicine. The proceeds will allow programs in diabetes research and education at Howard University to continue. We thank you.
Robert E. Taylor, M.D., Ph.D.
Interim Dean
Howard University College of Medicine
"This riveting testimonial should serve as inspiration to us all and to the fact that we can beat diabetes."
Francine R. Kaufman, M.D.
Children's Hospital, Los Angeles
Past President of American diabetes Association
Author of Diabesity, (Bantam, 2005)
On behalf of the Board, volunteers, and staff of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), I acknowledge and praise the key role that Rev. James Quander has played in helping raise the awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and the need for "Cure" research. We celebrate him as an "elder diabetes statesman", and for the fine example he set through his long life with this chronic, debilitating disease.
Peter Van Etten, President and CEO
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The life, struggles and achievements of Deacon Quander are a powerful witness and testimony to the ministry of the diaconal service, that he consistently demonstrated throughout each phase of his life and ministry.
Marvin Threatt, Ph.D., President
National Association of African American Catholic Deacons
James W. Quander was truly a trailblazer and a hero, who demonstrated early in life that juvenile diabetes is not necessarily a death sentence. He challenged those who doubted his determination to survive, placing his trust in God, the old Freedmen's Hospital, the Howard University College of Medicine and the medical staff, who taught him basic survival skills
Diagnosed with juvenile diabetes in 1924, at the age of 6, James Quander refused to let the disease affect his quality of life. Instead, he took control, and with the support of his family and a strict regimen of diet and exercise, he lived for eighty-six happy, healthy and productive years.
James Quander inspired and educated people of all races about living with diabetes. He will always be remembered for his indomitable spirit and his zest for life. He was truly a medical miracle.
In death, he continues to honor Howard by donating proceeds from his life story to the Howard University College of Medicine, to promote diabetic research and education.
H. Patrick Swygert, President
Howard University
Once again, Deacon James William Quander has made a contribution of himself to the cause of juvenile diabetes, a disease so often ignored. Through his story of courage, struggle, and immense joy, we find a splendid example of a God who has carried him through this disease for at least 80 years. We honor Deacon Quander who also made another contribution to the community during his journey of understanding the meaning of being black and Catholic. Even as a person with diabetes, he was quite aware of his struggle as one of the first black Catholic deacons in Washington, DC.
Jacqueline E. Wilson, Executive Director (retired)
Office of Black Catholics, Archdiocese of Washington, 1979-2002
Your courageous and well-known fight against diabetes for practically all of your long life has given hope, peace and comfort to victims of diabetes and other diseases, and to their families. ….. Your faith, perseverance and grace have been an inspiration to all. I am proud to be your "old Dunbar classmate" and friend.
Ed W. Brooke
United States Senator (retired)
Classmate, Dunbar High School Class of 1936
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