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Contact Info for Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland
Though our name has changed, our mailing address, phone number and fax number are still the same. Our website is now
www.diabetespartnership.org. The Camp Ho Mita Koda website remains www.camphomitakoda.org. Email addresses for our staff members are now first initial, last name plus @diabetespartnership.org.
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Camperships Still Available
Camp Ho Mita Koda camperships are still available for Sessions 4 and 5. Applications can be downloaded from the CHMK website at
www.CampHoMitaKoda.org
or a paper copy can be mailed. All campership applications must be mailed back or hand-delivered to our office in Beachwood. No faxes, please. Please call us at 216-591-0800 if you have any questions.
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A Big THANK YOU to Bill Murman and Scott Holton for all their hard work to make the 2011 Golf Tournament a big success!
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Celebrity Bartender Night to Benefit Diabetes
Partnership of Cleveland
Join us for this fun event, and help support Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland Friday, July 22 from 7-10 p.m. at Eddy & Iggy's, 17900 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. There will be food, drink specials, micro brews, patio and more. Hope to see you there!
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Family Day at
Camp Ho Mita Koda
Join us at Camp Ho Mita Koda for Family Day Saturday, July 30 from 10 am to 4 pm. Geared toward families with a child or children with type 1 diabetes, the day will be filled with interesting education sessions and fun activities for the whole family. Snacks and lunch will be provided. The cost is $20 per person. Click here for more information and to register.
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CHMK Alumni Weekend
Join fellow CHMK alumni August 5-7 for a weekend of camp fun and memories at Camp Ho Mita Koda. Reconnect with old friends and re-visit your favorite camp activities. This overnight program is for CHMK alumni ages 25 and older. Spouses and significant others are welcome. The cost is $75 per person. Click here to register today!
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Rings of Hope Raffle
Purchase your raffle tickets for the "Rings of Hope" quilt. Tickets are drawing will be held October 29. (You don't have to be present to win.) For ticket purchase information and to see a picture of the quilt, visit our website today. |
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Gentle Reminder...
There will not be a Diva Session in July.
Sessions will
resume August 6.
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Classes & Groups for You: We're managing diabetes. together.
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland offers several opportunities for you to help control your diabetes. Click here for a list of our free classes and visit here to see more about our empowerment groups.
We're here to help you
manage your diabetes.
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A Note of Thanks...
In our last issue, we left out a "thank you" to University School's Terry Lipford and his REACH program students for volunteering their time in May at Camp Ho Mita Koda. They helped clean up the camp's trails and planted flowers around the camp. Thank you for making our camp even more beautiful!
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Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland is part of Channel 3's iAlert closing notification system in case of inclement weather. Tune in to Channel 3 or visit www.wkyc.com
to see if a Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland program is cancelled due to bad weather.
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How to Reach Us...
Cleveland, OH 44122-5719
216-591-0800
216-591-0320 (fax)
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Helen M. Dumski, MA, RD, LD/President & CEO
 We often hear the expression "change is good." I am delighted to say that change is very good at our organization! Our new identity and new name--Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland--are results of a two-year strategic planning process. They position us to meet the ever-growing need for services as diabetes statistics continue to rise in our community. Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland more accurately reflects our relationships with our clients, donors, volunteers and funders as well as with medical providers, allied health professionals, and other nonprofit organizations in our community to provide our services to a wide variety of clients. Partnership on all levels is the key to meeting the overwhelming challenges faced by each with person with diabetes and their loved ones. As our partner,
I invite you to visit our website at
www.diabetespartnership.org to learn more about our new identity and what it means to you.
Though change can be good, I know change can sometimes be confusing. I assure you that what hasn't changed is our commitment to you and this community. Our new tagline and newsletter name truly say what our new identity is all about: managing diabetes. together. We are all in this together, and I look forward to continuing our partnership as we address the needs of those who are touched by diabetes.
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A New Name: Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland Sets Course for Future
Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland has changed its name. We are now known as Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland. This new name better reflects our focused vision of providing long-term support for people living with diabetes. And this is more important than ever as we help address the rapidly  increasing number of people affected by diabetes in our community.
What can you expect from this exciting change? We will continue to provide the same high-quality of services Clevelanders have come to expect from us. Our programs are more focused on providing long-term needs of people with diabetes. Our programs and services have been restructured into two main areas: Diabetes MattersTM includes our patient education and support programs, and Camp Ho Mita Koda includes our programs for children with type 1 diabetes.
This is the second time in our 57-year history that our organization has changed its name. Click here to learn more about our history and to read more about our name change and how it will affect you.
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Free Classes to Help You Stay in Control
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland and Animas Corporation will be offering two classes to those wanting more information on controlling their glucose numbers:
"Making the Most of Your Insulin Pump" will be offered Monday, July 18 from 4:00-5:30 pm.
"Carbohydrate Counting and the Latest on Insulin Pumps & Continuous Glucose Monitoring" will be offered Tuesday, August 23 from 4:45-6:00 pm. Both classes are free and will take place at the Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland office. Registration is required. To register, call 216-591-0800.
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Strong Bones for Strong Bodies
There is one part of our body that we often forget to take care of--our bones! It is important to take care of our bones because  they support our bodies and allow us to walk, run, and do all of our favorite things. If we do not take care of our bones, they may become thin and weak. As our bones become weak, it may be hard to do our daily activities and increases the risk of falling and getting hurt. To keep our bones healthy, we can include low-fat calcium rich foods into our diet. Click here to learn which foods will help your bones.
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Backpack Bivouac XX: Night at the Movies
--Early Bird Ticket Deadline is August 10--
Join us for the 20th annual Backpack Bivouac benefit for Camp Ho Mita Koda Saturday, September 10. This year's theme is "Night at the Movies." This popular event will take place at the camp (adults only, please) and will include live and silent auctions filled with great items, a gourmet dinner served in the camp's cabins and a campfire. Sponsorships are available. "Early Bird" ticket prices are available if you order yours by August 10. For more information and to order your tickets for this fun evening, visit the camp website by clicking here.
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2011 Summer Interns Named
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland is pleased to announce its six college interns for this summer. Now in its 26th year, the popular summer internship program gives college students the unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in diabetes
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research. Students work on research projects with established investigators for 10 weeks in northeast Ohio's premier medical institutes. They attend seminars about various aspects of diabetes led by experts in the field at Diabetes Partnership offices. The summer ends with a presentation of their research. This year's interns include: Manisha Bhatia (Northwestern University); Megan Cramer (CWRU); Katherine Lindauer (Miami University); Rachel Parker (Wellesley College); Ankita Satpute (CWRU); and Elizabeth Sigler (Rockhurst University). Click here to read more about the program and what research projects these students are working on this summer.
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Hudson Student Wins 2011 Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland Scholarship
Congratulations to Stephanie Treubig, this year's winner of
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(l to r) Helen Dumski, President & CEO of Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland, Stephanie Treubig, and Karen Horowitz, MD, CHMK Steering Committee
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the Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland Scholarship. Each year, Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland awards
one high school senior with a $1,000 scholarship towards higher education. Stephanie, a Hudson resident and recent graduate of Western Reserve Academy, earned this year's scholarship because of her excellence in academics, volunteer work, and community involvement. Read more about Stephanie here.
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Thank You, United Way
 Special thanks to United Way of Greater Cleveland! Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland received an allocation of $127,000 for the 2012 fiscal year. Twenty-five thousand dollars will go towards assistance programs for people with diabetes who are uninsured and $102,000 will go towards diabetes awareness, education and support programs. This year's allocation was almost a 20% increase from last year! In addition, we continue to receive generous contributions from United Way designated donors. If you donate through United Way, please remember to designate Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland as the recipient of all or part of your contribution. Thank you! |
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CHMK Receives Grant from Helmsley Charitable Trust
Camp Ho Mita Koda has received a generous financial grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to  be used for camperships for the next two summers. CHMK was among the 50+ applicants across the country invited to apply for the Helmsley Charitable Trust's 2011-12 Type 1 Diabetes Camp Grants Initiative. The grant funds will be used to give low-income youth with type 1 diabetes the opportunity to attend summer camp while they learn how to manage their diabetes and connect with peers in a safe, fun environment. Click here to read more...
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
July 18 Insulin Pump Class
July 22 Celebrity Bartender Night
July 17-28 CHMK Session 4
July 30 Family Day at CHMK
July 31-Aug. 2 CHMK Session 5
August 5-7 Camp Ho Mita Koda Alumni Weekend
August 6 Diva Meeting
August 10 Backpack Bivouac Early Bird Deadline
August 23 Carb Counting Class
September 10 Backpack Bivouac XX
October 29 Promenade
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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 diabetes education and 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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