What is PMA?

PMA is a Positive Mental Attitude. PMA is one of the most important values of The DFC. It is the belief that mindset dictates the outcome of every situation. By approaching every situation with PMA, we are empowered to overcome, achieve, and succeed despite the situation’s external forces. Our organization, staff, volunteers, and participants believe that anything is possible with a positive mindset and a supportive community.

How does PMA Airlift Work?

Individuals living with T1D are nominated to receive a PMA Airlift package by a parent, guardian, friend, family member or healthcare provider. The DFC receives the nomination, reviews the request, and assigns the airlift package to be filled by one of our dedicated PMA Airlift Volunteers. A fun box filled with resources, inspiration, and a personal note arrives at the nominee's door in a few short weeks. The package offers hope, support, resources, and a reminder that the recipients are not alone in the challenges of living with diabetes. Our DFC Community is here, and together - we can do anything!

Why would someone need a PMA Airlift Package

Everyone impacted by T1D have hard days. Sometimes it is a struggle with insurance, sometimes you just can’t seem to get your blood sugar in range, and sometime diabetes just stinks. All of these are great reasons to send someone a package filled with PMA.

Who can be nominated for PMA Airlift Package

The packages can be for anyone impacted by T1D, a child or adult living with T1D, a parent that is doing the best they can, a guardian that works hard to advocate everyday for the person they love, a school nurse, or a co-worker that you know is impacted by T1D and needs a reminder that they are not alone on the rollercoaster of T1D.

How do I nominate someone impacted by T1D to receive an PMA Airlift package?

Just click the link and tells us all about your nominee and why they need a PMA Airlift. Our volunteers will review the request and assign it to one of our volunteers or follow-up with about why your request is unable to be filled.

Please note that a person can only receive one PMA Airlift package a year and that The DFC reserves the right to prioritizes package requests based on need and volunteer support.

How do I become a PMA Airlift Volunteer and fill packages for nominees?

Click the link and complete the online PMA Airlift Volunteer form. Blair Burns, our Community Engagement Chair, will send you all the resources you need to be a PMA Airlift Volunteer. If you would like more information, reach out to Blair at blair@thedfc.org.

How do I give feedback about my experience with PMA Airlift?

Click on the links below to tell us about your experience as a nominator or as a nominee. We would love to hear from you so we can improve our process and offer resources that support our T1D community when they need them most.