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| - angl Insulin for Life is an Australian non-profit organization that distributes insulin and diabetes supplies in emergency situations. The organization has a chapter in the United States, and affiliates in Austria, Germany and the United Kingdom. According to the Insulin for Life, its objectives are: : 1.
* collect and donate insulin, syringes, test strips and other supplies in urgent situations 2.
* to donate supplies to several countries and Diabetes Associations continually, based on a philosophy of equity of access 3.
* to encourage the development of similar programs elsewhere. IFL has helped establish similar programs in Europe and the USA. 4.
* help develop and implement sustainable improvements in insulin supply in countries in need. Ron Raab, President, Insulin for Life, has articulated the team spirit inherent in the activities of Insulin for Life in these words [1]: "The life saving activities of IFL result from the dedication of the Board, the IFL Affiliates in Austria, Germany, the United Kingdom and the IFL Centre at the University of Oklahoma in the United States, and the many volunteers and supporters around the world. You are the IFL team!"
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