Diabetes Foundation of the High Plains Improving Lives of Children with Diabetes in the Texas Panhandle About Us Founded in August of 2014 the Diabetes Foundation of the High Plains grew from the passionate support of Will Rogers Range Riders and Texas Panhandle families affected by Type 1 diabetes. These efforts will include immediate assistance for families suddenly affected by a diagnosis of diabetes as well as ongoing assistance to help families adjust to this unexpected and lifealtering diagnosis. Our Mission The Diabetes Foundation of the High Plains mission is tosupport families with children who have diabetes. These efforts will include immediate assistance for families suddenly affected by a diagnosis of diabetes as well as ongoing assistance to help families adjust to this unexpected and lifealtering diagnosis.