June E-Newsletter

 Formerly the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland
June, 2012 Volume 3, Issue 6 Click To See What's In
This Issue
Diabetes Partnership of
Cleveland - news from the
organization
Camp Ho Mita Koda - for
children with diabetes
Swim for Diabetes - The
Results Are In!
Diabetes MatterTM
Calendar of Events
In an effort to keep your
inbox from filling up, we
have changed our
newsletter schedule. You
will now receive e-news
every two months. 'Like'
us on Facebook and visit
our website to stay
connected!
Please visit us at www.diabetespartnership.org. Tina Milano
Interim President & CEO
After months of planning and
preparing, we have made it to the 2012
Camp Ho Mita Koda summer season. The
Camp Ho Mita Koda staff have been
working tirelessly with the help of
generous volunteers to clear away the
cobwebs in order bring Camp back to life
after the long winter. Because of the
continued support and generosity of our
volunteers and donors, we are excited
and able to announce Camp will be celebrating its 83rd summer this
year! From everyone at Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland and Camp
Ho Mita Koda, thank you for helping us give children with diabetes a
fun summer experience year after year. I look forward to seeing you
at Open House on June 16! Diabetes Partnership
Ronald McDonald Grant
Camp Ho Mita Koda
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland received grant funds to purchase
items and equipment to support children's
recreational activities at Camp Ho Mita
Koda. This grant application was endorsed by
McDonald's Owner/Operator Allen D. Smith,
owner of several McDonald's restaurants in
Lake & Ashtabula counties. Thank you Ronald
McDonald House Charities® of NE Ohio, Inc.
for supporting Camp Ho Mtia Koda! Hillcrest Elementary Walk for Diabetes
Looking for the
Perfect Gift for
Father's Day?
Not even the rain could stop
Hillcrest Elementary in
Richfield from Walking for
Diabetes! Over 700 students got
involved to raise money for
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland.
Slider and Orbit stopped by too!
Thank you students, faculty, and
parents for your hard work and for raising over $7,000!! Click here
to read the full story and visit us on Facebook for more pictures from
the event.
Dad will love this sturdy 3
piece barbeque set with
golf club handles in a golf
bag holder. This set
includes fork, spatula and
tongs in mini golf bag.
Keep the classy golf style
going even by the grill.
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Golf ball and Tee's not
included. Price: $29.00 no
tax and no shipping charge
if picked up at 3601 South
Green Road, Suite 100,
Beachwood, OH 44122
Kick off Camp Season at Open House Join us Saturday, June 16 from 1:00-4:00 pm for the 2012 Open
House at Camp Ho Mita
Koda. Meet the camp
staff, tour the grounds
and enjoy activities for
the entire family. It's free-no registration
required. Click here or call
our office at 216-591-0800
for more information.
Winners of 2012 Susan J. Kramer Award for
Excellence in School Nursing Announced No Horsin' Around Save the Date!
Put on your best
"Western Wear" camp
attire and scoot down to
Camp Ho Mita Koda on
Saturday, September 8,
2012 for
Backpack Bivouac XXI.
Stay tuned for more
information.
Alumni Weekend
August 3-5, 2012
Are you a former camper
over the age of 25? Do
you want to reconnect
with old friends, re-visit
favorite Camp activities,
network with alumni
from different decades,
and have fun again at
Camp? Now is your
chance! Click here for
information about Alumni
Weekend. The deadline
to register is July 20,
2012.
Camp Ho Mita Koda
Financial
Assistance
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland and Camp Ho Mita
Koda are pleased to announce the winners of the
2012 Susan J. Kramer Award for Excellence in School
Nursing.The winners are Kim DiRocco, RN of Gesu
Catholic School; Denise Abend, RN, BSN of Wilcox
Elementary; and Laura C. Scavinski, LPN of Muraski
Elementary. They will be presented with their awards
throughout the month of June. Stay tuned for their stories
by following us on Facebook! Neighbors Make the Different Day
On May 24, site coordinator, Pat Podmore and his team of 24
KeyBank employees volunteered
at Camp for "Neighbors Make the
Difference Day" to prepare the
cabins and camp grounds for the
start of the camping season.
Click here to check out their
photos! From everyone at
Diabetes Partnership of
Cleveland and Camp Ho Mita
Koda, we would like to say thank you KeyBank volunteers for making
Camp a more beautiful place!
Interested in Camp Ho Mita Koda for children with
diabetes?
Do you have questions for our staff?
Would you like to be contacted by another camp parent?
Do you have feedback or a story to share about your child's camp
experience?
We want to hear from you!
Click here to CONTACT US!
or check out the Frequently Asked Questions!
To ensure that all
children have the chance
to attend residence
camp, camperships
(financial assistance) are
available to qualifying
families. Click here for
more information. Girl Scouts Visit
Camp
Thank you Girl Scout
Troop 902 from Munson
Township for
volunteering at Camp Ho
The Results are In! Thank you to the 641 swimmers and the 102 volunteers
who participated in this year's Swim for Diabetes and SCUBA for
Diabetes! We raised $116,215 with donations still coming in!
Top Swimmers
Grand Prize Winner: Betty Rendlesham who raised $7,076
Second Place Winner: Peter Dawson who raised $4,900
Camp Place Winner: Kayla Bertholf who raised $945
School Swim Team: Kenston Bombers who raised $2,742
Team with most money raised and highest fundraising average:
Team VIP who raised $4,701
Swimmer with the most laps: Claire Shega with 830 laps
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Mita Koda! Troop 902
earned their Silver Award
by working in the garden
at Camp. They planted
flowers, lettuce, yellow
squash, cucumbers, and
zucchini that will be
harvested throughout the
summer.
Camp Ho Mita Koda
on Youtube Have you watched Camp
Ho Mita Koda's Youtube
channel lately? Click here
to check it out! Need Emergency
Diabetes Supplies?
We Can Help!
Diabetes Partnership of
Cleveland's emergency
assistance program,
L.E.A.H. (Lend Each a
Hand) will provide
uninsured people with
diabetes medical
supplies. Call 216-5910800 for more
information. Serve Diabetes
Awareness at Your
Family Reunion
Diabetes Partnership of
Cleveland has free
diabetes information
give-a-ways to provide
each family attending
your next reunion. Givea-ways include an
informational fan, hearthealthy/diabetes-friendly
recipes and a fun puzzle
page for the kids. Call
MaryAnn at 216-591-0800
to request your family
reunion packets today.
We would like to especially thank our generous corporate sponsors
for their support. Please CLICK HERE to view a complete list.
Swim for Diabetes Stars
Ten year old Peter Dawson swam in his 9th Swim for Diabetes this
year and raised $4,900! Peter's family has been affected by diabetes
in numerous ways; having several family
members with both type 1 and type 2
diabetes. Supporting Diabetes Partnership
of Cleveland is very important to Peter and
the Dawson family because they know how
challenging the disease can be. Peter plans
on continuing to participate in Swim for
Diabetes for many years to come but has already raised over $20,000
in his Swim career! Thank you Peter!
Garfield resident Julie Titus has been volunteering for Swim for
Diabetes for the last 5 years. After being
diagnosed with diabetes 6 years ago and learning
about the disease, she was instantly motivated to
get involved and help other people going through
the same challenges that she was experiencing.
Inspired by the mission of Diabetes Partnership
and the Swim for Diabetes, Julie donated from her
wedding to Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland. Your
continued support is much appreciated, Julie!
Twenty seven years ago Karen Siimon saw an advertisement on a bus
for the very first Swim for Diabetes. She
became involved to support her mother and
grandmother who both had diabetes. Since
her first Swim twenty seven years ago, Karen
has participated ten other swims. Her
grandmother has since passed away, but her
mother still struggles from complications of
the disease which is why swimming to
support Diabetes Partnership is so important
to Karen. Thank you, Karen!
Share your Swim for Diabetes stories with us on Facebook and "Like"
us to see more pictures from the event!
Classes and Groups for You
We're managing diabetes. together.
Upcoming Empowerment Group Meetings: l
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June 8 Bedford Empowerment
Group
June 9 Diva Club
June 18 Euclid Empowerment Group
June 27 Cleveland Empowerment Group
June 27 Rocky River Senior Center Empowerment Group
We are here as your partner to help you manage diabetes throughout
your life. Upcoming Programs and Events
Thank you to everyone
who joined us for the
21st Annual Golf
Tournament Presented by
Please call 216-591-0800 with questions.
Visit www.diabetespartnership.org and
www.CampHoMitaKoda.org for more details.
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Consolidated Graphics
Group at Canterbury Golf
Club. Special thanks to
Bill Murman and Scott
Holton, Chairmen of the
event and to all our
sponsors. Click here to
see photos from the
event.
June 10 Swim for Diabetes Day
June 16 Camp Open House June 17 Session 1 Begins - 5 days
June 24 Session 2 Begins - 5 days
June 30 Mini Camp with optional overnight stay
July 8 Session 3 Begins - 12 days
July 22 Session 4 Begins - 5 days
July 29 Session 5 Begins - 3 days
August 3-5 Alumni Weekend September 8 Backpack Bivouac XXI
September 22 Teen Program
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland is a local, independent
nonprofit agency dedicated to helping the
1 in 10 people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes in Northeast Ohio. One
hundred percent of funds raised remain in our community to support
our program areas:
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Diabetes Matters diabetes education &
support services and
Camp Ho Mita Koda for children with diabetes.
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland is not affiliated
with any national organization.
Diabetes MattersTM is a trademark of
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland. All rights reserved.
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