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. |
Promenade Tickets On Sale
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland will host its 27th Annual Promenade "Masquerade Benefit" sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic on 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.
Special thanks to our sponsors Title Sponsor: Cleveland Clinic
Entertainment Sponsor:
RSM Mcgladrey
Photo Sponsor: Lake Health
Auction Program Sponsor: Key Bank
Centerpiece Sponsor:
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
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Save the Date!
Swim for Diabetes will take place on April 20, 21, and 22 of 2012. Embrace the event by joining the Swim for Diabetes Committee!
Call Lori at 216-591-0800.
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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.)
For ticket purchase information and to see a picture of the quilt,
visit our website today. |
27th Annual Steven P. Arnold Walkathon
The 27th Annual Steven P. Arnold Walkathon will take place on October 8, 2011 in memory of Steven P. Arnold, a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Case Western Reserve University, who passed away from diabetes complicated heart disease. Proceeds from this event support a diabetes education fund at the Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland. The event will start at 1 pm at Clarke Tower Pavilion on the north side of Case Western Reserve University's campus. The cost is $5 per person or teams of 10 or more are $3/person up to $50. Free diabetes risk assessments will be provided by Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland. Click here for more information about the Walkathon or to make a donation.
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Camp Ho Mita Koda 2012
Registration for the summer 2012 Camp Ho Mita Koda season is now open! Visit our website for more information and to register.
Open House For All Ages: June 16
Session 1 Ages 8-12: June 17-21
Session 2 Ages 11-15: June 24-28
Mini Camp Ages 4-10 and Siblings and Parents: June 30. Overnight option available.
Session 3 Ages 12-15: July 8-19
Session 4 Ages 9-13: July 22-26
Session 5 Ages 6-10: July 29-31 |
Julia's Song Benefit
A fundraiser in memory of former camper Julia Matonis to benefit
Camp Ho Mita Koda will take place on Saturday November 12, 2011 at 6 pm at the Slovenian National Home 3563 E. 80th St. Cleveland 44105. There will be a buffet, open bar, silent auction, and sideboards. The cost is $30 per person. Click here for more information or contact Catherine Matonis by phone at 330-467-9229 or by email at tones5@roadrunner.com.
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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
Our 27th annual Promenade "Masquerade Benefit" - our final fundraiser of the year - is coming up on October 29 at Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside. Please consider joining us for this fun and exciting event.
The evening will feature "Dancing with the Stars" entertainment, featuring Cleveland celebrities including FOX 8's Kenny Crumpton, WOIO/19 Action News' Paul Joncich, WKYC's Maureen Kyle, former Biggest Loser contestant Jerry Skeaback, Huron Hospital's Chrysa Nasca Kirsch, BSN, RN, CDE, Case Western Reserve University's Marcia Moreno, and University Hospital's Sandhia Varyani, MD, FACOG.
The evening also includes dinner, a silent auction, a showcase dance by Rebecca Sweet and Heriberto Perez from Latin Soul Ballroom, and an awards presentation to our 2011 honorees: Richard Hauer, Director of the Year; Timothy Kern, PhD, Honorary Director of the Year; John Kirk, Board Leadership in Development Award; Tony Frazer, Volunteer of the Year; and WDOK, Media Award.
Tickets start at $150/person (or $100/person for ages 30 and under). One hundred percent of the proceeds from Promenade remain in our local community to enable us to support all people with diabetes throughout their entire life. If you would like to purchase tickets, please visit our website by clicking here or by calling our office at 216-591-0800. The deadline to purchase tickets is October 14. I hope to see you there! |
You are Invited to Attend Our Diabetes Fair
Please join us on Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 12:30 to 4:00 pm at Embassy 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. |
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. Registration is open for the October nutrition series taking place on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
- October 4 What is a Carb?
- October 11 Reading Food Labels and Healthy Grocery Shopping
- October 18 Eating Out
- October 25 Putting the Pieces Together: Planning Healthy Meals
Upcoming Empowerment Group Meetings:
- October 14 Bedford Empowerment Group
- October 17 Euclid Empowerment Group
- October 19 Lakewood Empowerment Group
- October 26 Cleveland Empowerment Group
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. |
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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.Please contact MaryAnn at 216-591-0800 to register, and start changing lives! |
Cleveland Clinic Obesity Summit
The Cleveland Clinic is hosting the 6th annual Obesity Summit: Science and Practice of Obesity Management on October 20 and 21, 2011 at InterContinental and Bank of America Conference Center in Cleveland. This year's Summit features innovative sessions including interactive workshops, a meet-the-experts luncheon, and a panel discussion. Supplementing these will be didactic/interactive sessions focusing on obesity biology, lifestyle choices, sleep disorders, pediatric management strategies, new medical and surgical options, and pharmacologic treatments. This summit is for all health care professionals. Click here for more information and to register. |
Camp Ho Mita Koda Front Gate Restored
Thanks to Meadville, PA native Dennis Frampton, Camp Ho Mita Koda's 82-year-old front gate has been reconstructed and restored it back to its original condition. The restored gate was installed at the end of the 2011 Camp season and is an exact replica of the original gate. Click here to read more about Dennis Frampton's story and Camp Ho Mita Koda's historic gate. |
Blue Knights Chapter Ohio XV Raises More Than $3,200 for Camp Ho Mita Koda
The 22nd annual Mark Laccheo Memorial Ride, sponsored by the Blue Knights Chapter Ohio XV, attracted 98 registered bikers and 148 drivers and riders from all over Northeast Ohio this year. The event raised more than $3,200 for CHMK camperships which offers financial assistance for children who want to attend Camp. Click here to read more about Blue Knights and Camp Ho Mita Koda. |
Backpack Bivouac XX "Night at the Movies" Raises $46,000
Camp Ho Mita Koda's 20th annual Backpack Bivouac XX "Night at the Movies" fundraiser on September 10 was a great success and raised more than $46,000! Thank you to everyone who supported this event! Special thanks to event chair Anne Harmody, committee members, and everyone who donated. Please save the date for Backpack Bivouac XXI on September 8, 2012. |
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! or check out the Frequently Asked Questions! |
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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. |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
October 6 Diabetes Fair
October 8 Steven P. Arnold Walkathon
October 14 Bedford Empowerment Group
October 17 Euclid Empowerment Group October 19 Lakewood Empowerment Group
October 20, 21 Cleveland Clinic Obesity Summit
October 26 Cleveland Empowerment Group
October 29 27th Annual Promenade
November 5 Diva Club
November 11 Bedford Empowerment Group
November 12 Julia's Song Fundraiser
November 16 Lakewood Empowerment Group November 19 Diabetes Discovery Day
November 21 Euclid Empowerment Group
November 23 Cleveland Empowerment Group
December 3 Diva Club
December 9 Bedford Empowerment Group
December 19 Euclid Empowerment Group
December 21 Lakewood Empowerment Group
December 28 Cleveland Empowerment Group
Every Tuesday Diabetes education classes at our office |
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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