The Michelle McGann Fund

Our purpose is to empower families with the support and education they need to ensure a healthy today and tomorrow for their child

The Michelle McGann Fund’s mission and purpose is to empower families with the support and education they need to ensure a health today and tomorrow for their child. Some of the many complications from type 1 diabetes – such as vision problems, blindness, kidney disease, hypertension, amputations and others – can be avoided or minimized when children get the best treatment possible. Further, quality of life improves when type 1 diabetics follow proper preventive and treatment protocols.

The Fund at Work

The Michelle McGann Fund receives donations and awards grants for furthering juvenile diabetes management in three areas: awareness, education and support. The mission of the Fund is to promote a healthy lifestyle now and in the future for individuals and families dealing with a new type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

About Michelle

“I started playing golf at age 7, and haven’t looked back, even when diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13. While life is full of challenges, it is also full of joy. I’ve been playing for decades on the LPGA and Legends Tours, and I have loving and supportive family, friends, fans, and supporters like you.”

  • Michelle is a 3-time Florida State Junior Champion and the 1987 USGA Junior Girls Champion.
  • In 1987 named the AJGA Rolex Junior Player of the Year and Rolex Junior First-Team All-American.
  • In 1987 named GOLF Magazine and GOLF Digest Amateur of the Year
Michelle McGann profile photo

You Can Help Share a Smile

“It is both a privilege and an honor to be able to generate much needed support to assist children and their families who live day-to-day fighting type 1 diabetes.”

Born out of a desire to advance type 1 diabetes awareness, education and support, The Michelle McGann Fund encourages and supports organizations with similar missions to promote improved diabetic health. Through the judicious use of donations and efficient awarding of funds, it also promotes improved diabetes management.

Latest News

  • The Michelle McGann Fund announced a 2025 campership grant awarded to Camp Aldersgate, a nonprofit camp and retreat center serving children and adults with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and special needs. The grant supported Camp Aldersgate’s summer 2025 programming and helped reduce financial barriers for participating...

  • The Michelle McGann Fund announced a 2025 campership grant awarded to Camp Kudzu, a nonprofit organization serving children and adolescents living with type 1 diabetes. The grant supported Camp Kudzu’s summer 2025 programming and helped reduce financial barriers for participating families. Based in Atlanta, Georgia,...