Rowland was very dedicated to Sugarbugs and was working very hard to help to reach out to children with diabetes. His enthusiasm and sincere efforts created much needed assistance in areas that never knew Sugarbugs existed. He had so much energy and excitement in helping others. We will miss him greatly, but his spirit will always be us and those he touched.
MERIDEN - Roland G. Santoni, 69, husband of Elaine P. Santoni, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008.
Born in Meriden, on Oct. 19, 1938, he was the son of Ezio and Angela Santoni. He had resided in Meriden his entire life. Mr. Santoni attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and Southington High School. He was the owner of RPS Special Services. Mr. Santoni was a former president of the Kiwanis of Meriden, former Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus and a member of the North Italian Home Club.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Santoni; two sons, Paul and Christopher Santoni; two grandchildren; one sister, Susan Gowing; one brother, Gerald Santoni; and many nieces and nephews. |
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| Our Mission Statement: To provide a network of support for families of children with diabetes and other chronic illnesses. To help them live as normal lives as possible, even with their disease.
There is no cost to be a Sugarbug. All assistant programs are at no charge to anyone except the organization.
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Sugarbugs, Inc. Children With Diabetes is a 501© (3) Non-Profit Organization for the families of children with diabetes and other chronic illnesses. Sugarbugs provide many different types of services and programs through out the communities.
Diabetes is a serious disease for anyone, but especially for a child. Most juvenile diabetics have to test blood sugars every 3 to 5 hours each day. This is not counting the injections after each meal and at bedtime. These children have learned at such an early stage in their lives the important that every minute in their life is precious, and not to be taken for granted.
Bowling, skating, sport activities and other childhood pleasures are so very important in any child’s life. Instead they must learn how to balance a delicate diet and insulin program to just live.
Sugarbugs is there to help these families of children with special needs to live as normal lives as possible, even with their disease. Clean syringes, enough lancets, insulin, and even foods are hard to come by in many families. There are many children that are not in ideal homes and dealing with illnesses of such expenses and emotional stress is more that many families can withstand.
Sugarbugs works very close with state agencies, boards of educations, and other community related organization to help keep them in school and in their biological homes. Often time’s abuse and neglect is present, along with these life threatening illnesses. Sugarbugs provides a place for teens who feel there is nowhere else to go. They are given opportunities to help themselves and others, by being counselors at camp programs and other support group surroundings.
Many adult diabetics have come to rely on Sugarbugs as well. They too need the support and services that are in place. A fixed income can be a life or death situation, when food or medicine is not available. The paperwork involved in funding either of these can be costly. Time is more valuable than anything. Until there is a cure…. There is Sugarbugs.
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