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Contact Info for Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland
Though our name has changed from the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland, 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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Backpack Bivouac XX: Night at the Movies
Tickets are still available 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 camper's cabins and a campfire. Sponsorships are available. For more information and to order your tickets for this fun evening, visit the camp website
by clicking here. |
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Promenade Tickets On Sale
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland will host its 27th Annual Promenade "Masquerade Benefit" Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside. This will be a one-of-a-kind event, touting a perfect mix of cocktails, music, dancing, feathers, beads, and masks! Enjoy a sit-down dinner, silent auction, and smorgasbord of artistic surprises during our "Dancing with the Stars" entertainment. This benefit will be a night to remember! Cocktail attire with a masquerade mask suggested.
Visit our website
for more information and to purchase tickets. |
Rings of Hope Raffle
Purchase your raffle tickets for the "Rings of Hope" quilt. Ticket drawing will be held October 29 at Promenade. (You don't have to be present to win.)
Look for us on September 17 and 18 at the Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival in the Children's Village Community Booths and on September 18 at
at the Hilton Garden Inn/BETA Conference Center Mayfield/Cleveland.
We will be displaying the quilt and selling raffle tickets! For ticket purchase information and to see a picture of the quilt,
visit our website today. |
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Last month, Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland's director of education Tammy Randall was featured in Discuss Diabetes™, a blog about living with diabetes. This month, Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland's nutrition educator Siri Zimmerman gives advice on the same blog about reading food labels and eating healthy with diabetes. Click here to see the full article and Siri's helpful tips. |
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Special thanks to John Carroll
University graduate students Father H. Paul Kim, Samantha Mealy, and Jana Nassif for completing their capstone marketing project for Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland. Thank you for your hard work and efforts in helping Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland reach its overall goal of partnering with Clevelanders in managing their diabetes throughout their lives. |
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INDIA FESTIVAL USA 2011:
Celebrating Health and Wellness
Celebrate culture and healthy living at India Festival USA on September 10 from noon to 8:00 pm at Independence Middle School. A variety of vendors will feature ethnic merchandise, products related to healthy living, and various children and adult activities. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland.
Come and celebrate with us!
Visit IndiaFest.com for more details. |
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Blue Knights Ohio XV 22nd Annual Motorcycle Ride in Memory of Mark Laccheo
Join Blue Knights Ohio XV on September 18 for a motorcycle ride in memory of Mark Laccheo. This escorted ride will begin at Camp Ho Mita Koda at 10:00 am and will return to Camp for lunch, door prizes, and raffles. The cost for this event is a $15 donation for drivers and $10 donation for riders. All proceeds from this event will go towards the Camp Ho Mita Koda campership fund. Click here for more information. |
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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
As summer draws to a close and with fall just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about getting in a "back to school" routine. Although the start of a new school year brings excitement, it also means busy schedules. It is important to remember to make healthy decisions when you and your family are on the go. We are here to provide you with the tools and support you need to keep your diabetes (or a loved one's diabetes) in check. We continue to offer our free weekly classes every Tuesday on medical management and nutrition. We also have our Diabetes Fair coming up on October 6 at Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside. I encourage you to mark your calendar for this free event, which will focus on diabetes and your kidneys and offer ways to motivate you or your family to live well with diabetes. These opportunities are all part of our mission to ensure that you have the support you need to live well with diabetes. I wish you and your family a healthy and happy school year. |
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Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland Day
Beachwood Mayor Merle Gorden made a visit to our office recently to present a proclamation in recognition of our name change. September 1, 2011 was officially declared Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland Day!
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Beachwood Mayor Merle Gorden (right) presents a proclamation in recognition of Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland's name change to Board Chair Debbie Hoffmann and President & CEO Helen Dumski. |
Visit our website for more information on our name change. |
School's In Session: Is your Lunch Safe? 
When cutting fresh fruits and vegetables or packing a sandwich for lunch, food safety is important to your health. Food safety starts with keeping your foods hot or cold. This stops bacteria from growing on your food and making you sick.
If you have diabetes, you may stay sick longer from bad foods than someone who doesn't have diabetes. Or, your body may take longer to fight off an illness. Click here for some simple way to keep you and your family safe |
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You are Invited to Attend Our Diabetes Fair
Please join us on Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 12:30 to 4:00 pm at Embassay Suites Cleveland-Rockside for our free Diabetes Fair. Learn about the effects of diabetes on your kidneys and ways to motivate yourself to stay healthy with diabetes. Health screenings and flu shots will also be available. This event is free but registration is required. Please call (216) 591-0800 or visit our website for more information and to register. |
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Classes and Groups for You
We're managing diabetes. together.
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland offers many opportunities for you to help control your diabetes. Click here to see a list of our free classes and visit here to see more about our empowerment groups. This month we are offering a medical management series on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
- September 6th- Diabetes: The Basics
- September 13th- Glucose Monitoring
- September 20th- Medications
- September 27th- Preventing Complications
Classes are held at our office at 3601 S. Green Rd. Suite 100, Beachwood. They are taught by an experienced team of diabetes educators. Join us for one class, or attend them all! All sessions are free but please register by calling (216) 591-0800. We are here as your partner to help you manage diabetes throughout your life. |
Become a Diabetes Ambassador 
Diabetes is a serious illness that touches the lives of so many people living in Cleveland. Become a Diabetes Ambassador and help people you know learn about diabetes. Help people understand risk factors, symptoms, and ways to control this disease. Training will take place at the Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland office on September 14 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Please contact MaryAnn at 216-591-0800 to register, and start changing lives! |
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Congratulations To Our Summer Interns on Completing Their Summer Research Projects
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(l to r): Manisha Bhatia, Liz Sigler, Katherine Lindauer, Megan Cramer, Rachel Parker, and Ankita Satpute |
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland's summer internship program in diabetes research gives college students the unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in diabetes research. These six interns worked on research projects with established investigators for 10 weeks in northeast Ohio's medical institutes. They ended their summer with a final presentation of their research on August 18, 2011. Congratulations to all of our interns on your hard work, and good luck in your future research! |
Camp Ho Mita Koda Teen Program 
Camp Ho Mita Koda is hosting a teen program for teens ages 14-17 on October 1, 2011 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at Camp. This program will give teens the opportunity to enjoy outdoor camp activities including the ropes course, lake, and hiking trails while learning about healthy lifestyle choices. The cost for this program is $20 per teen. There will also be an optional parent program. Click here for registration and to see a list of facilitators and topics. |
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Camp Alum Wins National Award
Congratulations to Camp Ho Mita Koda alumna Andrea Ch ristman for winning the prestigious Nelson Butters Award from the National Academy of Neuropsychology. She won the award for her article titled "Cranial Volume, Mild Cognitive Deficits, and Functional Limitations Associated with Diabetes in a Community Sample," which was published in the Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology in February 2010.
Click here to read more about this award and Andrea's involvement at Camp Ho Mita Koda. |
Camp Ho Mita Koda Alumna Remembers Camp on Her Wedding Day
Special thanks to Camp Ho Mita Koda alumna Lynell Oliver and her new husband Reggie for generously making a donation to Camp Ho Mita Koda on their wedding day in lieu of wedding favors. Click here to read more about their generosity.
Camp Ho Mita Koda is fortunate to have so many alumni who hold a special place in their hearts for Camp. If you are interested in custom giving opportunities for Camp Ho Mita Koda or for any of Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland's programs, please contact Tracy Francescone at 216-591-0800 x 27. |
In Memoriam: Albert A. Schultz
We are saddened to report that long-time Diabetes Partne rship of Cleveland supporter Albert E. Schultz passed away on July 20, 2011. Al was the grandfather of one of our Swim for Diabetes participants, Mitchell Mathis. Click here to read an article about Al and Mitchell that was included in our Summer 2007 newsletter.
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland extends its deepest sympathies to the Schultz family. We are most grateful for Al's decades of involvement and support. |
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Diabetes Discovery Day: Ask, Explore, Uncover and More
 Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland is partnering with University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital for a special diabetes event on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from noon to 4:00 pm at Cleveland Marriott East. Diabetes Discovery Day is an opportunity to learn about the latest advances in diabetes. Early Registration fee: $10 for a family of four, $5 for every individual after. Registration day of the event is $5 per person. Click here for more information. |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
September 10 Backpack Bivouac XX
September 10 India Festival USA: 2011
September 14 Diabetes Ambassador Training
September 17 Camp Ho Mita Koda Bike Ride
September 17-18 Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival--see our quilt!
September 18 Ohio Bridal Events--see our quilt!
October 1 Camp Ho Mita Koda Teen Program
October 6 Diabetes Fair
October 29 27th Annual Promenade
November 19 Diabetes Discovery Day
Every Tuesday Diabetes education classes at our office |
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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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