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Video Report:
'American Idol' finalist Elliott Yamin joins
a Global campaign to help children with
Diabetes...Rising
pop artist and Diabetes sufferer uses his
Star Power for a good cause
November 2007 (Medialink) - Do you suffer
from diabetes, or have a friend or family
member who does? “American Idol” finalist
and pop vocalist Elliott Yamin, who has type
1diabetes, is helping raise awareness of the
global burden of diabetes and draw
particular attention to people who do not
have the resources they need to fight the
disease.
By serving as a global ambassador, Yamin is
teaming up with the Inspired by Diabetes
campaign. The campaign asks people with
diabetes, as well as their family, friends
and healthcare professionals, to express how
diabetes has impacted their lives — and
share those stories with others around the
world. Together, they hope to bring diabetes
to the public's attention, inspire action to
improve diabetes care and unite individuals,
families and communities affected by
diabetes around the world.
At the heart of this campaign is the
Creative Expression Competition, which seeks
expressions of the challenges and triumphs
of the diabetes journey through art, essay,
poetry, photography and music. By telling
their story in a creative way, those who
enter will help children in need. Yamin will
serve as a judge for contest entries from
the U.S.
Talent/Guest: Elliott Yamin
Elliott Yamin first gained recognition as
the second runner-up on the fifth season of
American Idol. Born in 1978 in Los Angeles,
Yamin eventually moved with his family to
Richmond, VA, where he attended middle
school and high school.
Already close to 90
percent deaf in his right ear, Yamin was
also diagnosed at age 16 with type 1
diabetes. His mother and grandmother both
suffer from type 2 diabetes. In 2007, Yamin
released his self-titled solo album. His
first single, "Wait for You," reached the
Top 3 on the Billboard Pop 200 chart, has
been a top five single for 10 weeks and
spent 8 weeks at No. 1 on the VH1 "V-Spot"
video countdown. Yamin's U.S. tour began
October 5th.
Topics Elliott Yamin discusses:
• The Inspired by Diabetes Creative
Expression Competition and his involvement
• His family history of diabetes
• His experience on American Idol and his
career since he appeared on the show
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