Who We Are
Our Mission
We provide scholarships to students affected by Type 1 diabetes who choose to attend a New Orleans Archdiocesan School. Managing diabetes can be costly and families should not have to choose between covering educational or medical needs for their child.
Cynthia Pazos, Founder
About Cynthia
Cynthia’s journey into healthcare was shaped by watching her family member battle through diabetes. She quickly learned that patients require a strong support system, on-going medical supplies, knowledge about dietary and disease management, and access to new tools that will help them control their illness so they may manage their disease.
In 1997, she eventually founded a company focused on helping patients with diabetes with being that support system and operated it for 24 years. While she operated the company, her direct contact with families gave her the empathy for their life’s journey with Type 1, Type II, and Gestational Diabetes. Since selling her company in 2020, she continues to focus on those patients who allowed her to support them for so many years.
Managing Diabetes can be costly and that is the reason for creating the Pazos Education Fund (PEF) for students who choose to attend a New Orleans Catholic School. This fund is to assist those students who may be living with Type 1 diabetes or whose family is affected by Type 1 diabetes. The reason for this fund is to allow families the opportunity to fulfill their desire to attend a Catholic School without the financial stress of having to decide between medical and educational needs for their child.
To learn more about living with Diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association