LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Wendy Novak, who was a philanthropist in Louisville and battled Type 1 diabetes for most of her life, passed away Sunday.
She was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 7 years old and lived with it for over 60 years.
Her inspiring journey is shared in a new book called "Diabetes and Me." The Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation was established in 1999 by Wendy and her husband David Novak.
David Novak is the former Yum! Brands CEO.
The Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a service of Norton Children's Hospital, is recognized for having one of the nation's top diabetes programs.
She was 71.
The love of my life, Wendy, has passed at the age of 71 after living a magnificent life in spite of struggling with diabetes since the age of seven. She is now in God’s arms. God bless you Wendy and thank you for being you. You know, David pic.twitter.com/7uSdJ8RRkW
— David Novak (@DavidNovakOGO) February 25, 2024
Rachel and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Wendy Novak, an incredible woman and community leader who will be greatly missed. Wendy was a fierce advocate for children with Type 1 Diabetes through her work with the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute. (1/2)
— Mayor Craig Greenberg (@LouisvilleMayor) February 25, 2024
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