Tag Archives: diabetes camp
“These Kids Are Just Like Me!”
As I saw for myself at Camp Wana Kura, children with diabetes thrive when they don’t feel so alone. Continue reading
Live. Work. Play: Kaylee’s Diabetes Story
My parents cried the first time I went off to camp; they didn’t want to leave me alone. It was my first sleepover camp and my first time away from them—the first time someone else would help me with my diabetes. I, however, was very excited about the possibilities of developing new friendships and learning from my counselors. Continue reading
All in the Family: Jessi’s Diabetes Camp Story
Jessi Thaller-Moran returned to Diabetes Camp for the 19th time this year–find out what keeps bringing her back. Continue reading
Swimming, Archery and Empowerment: Lisa and Nichole’s Diabetes Camp Story
Diabetes Camps provide a safe place for children living with diabetes to just be kids and enjoy traditional summer camp activities–Lisa shares her daughter Nichole’s Diabetes Camp story. Continue reading
Together for the Win: Our Mission, Football and Diabetes Camp
Today is the American Diabetes Association’s Capitol Hill Advocacy Day, a time when Diabetes Advocates from across the country gather in Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to make diabetes a priority and invest in diabetes research and prevention. Continue reading
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Living with Diabetes in College: Deanelle
One of my first such experiences was at the American Diabetes Association’s Camp Carolina Trails in King, North Carolina. Attending camp was the first time I met a large group of people with diabetes. Continue reading
Diabetes BFFs
If I hadn’t been diagnosed with diabetes, I would have never met my best friend. She is always there for me and having a friend who also lives with diabetes is truly life-changing. Continue reading
