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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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Poker Tournament
DEALERS NEEDED!
Join us on December 13 and 14 from 4:00 PM to Midnight at Nautica Charity Poker Festival located at 2249 Elm Street, Cleveland 44113 for a charity poker tournament. Volunteer Texas Hold'em dealers are needed (no experience required). Click here for more information or call Lori at
216-591-0800. |
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Bowling Bocce Tournament
Join us on December 10 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM and December 11 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Freeway Lanes in Euclid for the first and largest Bowling and Bocce Tournament in the world. This tournament is filled with cash prizes, entertainment, and food and drink specials. Click here for more information or visit Freeway Lanes' website to register by clicking here. 15 % of the tournament registration fee will be donated to Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland.
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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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Diabetes Ambassadors
Diabetes Ambassadors are trained to talk to other people, like friends, family, co-workers, and community or church groups, about diabetes.
They can help people understand Diabetes risk factors and symptoms. Ambassadors also talk about how diabetes can be controlled.
They help people touched by diabetes find a place where they can get answers about managing their diabetes.
Presentations take 30 minutes and can be provided in SPANISH or ENGLISH. Diabetes materials will be provided.
If you would like to have a
Diabetes Ambassador come to your group and talk about diabetes, contact Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland at 216-591-0800.
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Safe Sharps Disposal
Are you properly disposing of your syringes and lancets? Click here to see what the FDA suggests for safe sharps disposal. |
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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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Sign Me Up! Help us reduce costs to serve you better. Make sure we have your correct email address and contact information. Please update your profile - or sign up now - to receive electronic notifications about programs, events or services. |
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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
If your child has attended an overnight camp session at Camp Ho Mita Koda in the past, and camp registration is complete before December 31, 2011, you are eligible for a $25 camp fee discount.
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Camp Ho Mita Koda Financial Assistance
To ensure that all children have the chance to attend residence camp, camperships (financial assistance) are available to qualifying families. Click here to see if you qualify and apply today! |
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Want to Work at
Camp Ho Mita Koda?
2012 summer Camp staff positions are now available! Please click here to see available positions or call Julie at (216) 591-0800. |
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Susan Kramer Excellence in School Nursing Award
 Do you know a school nurse who has made a difference in the care of students with diabetes? Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Susan Kramer Excellence in School Nursing Award. To learn more about this award and download a nomination form, visit the camp website here. Applications are due April 1, 2012. |
How to Reach Us...
Cleveland, OH 44122-5719
216-591-0800
216-591-0320 (fax)
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Tina Milano
Interim President & CEO
 With the holidays rapidly approaching and the New Year right around the corner, it is with enthusiasm and optimism that the staff and members of the Board of Directors of the Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland embark on a new journey.
The Board of Directors and Helen Dumski have mutually agreed that Helen can best serve the organization in a role other than as President and Chief Executive Officer. Helen, who has had a long and highly valued association with Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland, will continue her employment as Vice President of the organization and she will focus on both fund raising and program development.
I have accepted the position of Interim President and CEO. My thirty-plus year long career in nonprofit management has been most enjoyable, productive and personally fulfilling. During that time I have served as both an executive director and as a consultant to a number of nonprofit organizations located throughout the country. These organizations have included an arts-marketing program, a professional membership association, and local, statewide and national college access and success organizations.
My work has taken me to Europe, Canada and Alaska, where I have helped start programs and spoken at international conferences as well as provided testimony before congress.
I am happy to be part of the new and exciting changes that are taking place at Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland to continue and expand its mission of helping Clevelanders live well with diabetes. From everyone at Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland, we want to thank you for your commitment and long-standing support. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
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Year-End Gifts...More Than a Tax Deduction
Although 2011 is coming to a close, Diabetes Partnership of Cleve land's work in the community does not end. Please consider a year-end donation to Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland in honor of or in memory of someone special. If you wish, you may designate your gift to Camp Ho Mita Koda or to Diabetes Matters Education and Support Services. Your generous contribution stays right here in Northeast Ohio. Click here to make a secure online donation or call (216) 591-0800. |
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Director's Circle
Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland would like to introduce new members to the Board of Directors starting their term in January 2012.
- Gus Kious, MD, president of Summa Physicians Incorporated.
- Naveen Uli, MD, Board Certified Pediatric Endocrinologist at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University Medical School.
- Tom Tobin, Director of Planned and Major Gifts at the Cleveland Sight Center.
- Dan Zittnan, Managing Partner of the Cleveland office of Grant Thornton.
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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.
Upcoming Empowerment Group Meetings:
- December 3 Diva Club
- December 9 Bedford Empowerment Group
- December 21 Lakewood Empowerment Group
We are here as your partner to help you manage diabetes throughout your life. |
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You're Invited to Join Our Lunch Club
Wheth er shopping at the mall or travelling through an airport, the food court offers a wide choice of meal options. How do you choose without losing control of your meal plan or blood sugar? Join us on Thursday, December 8 from 11:30 AM - 1 PM at the food court at Beachwood Place Mall; 26300 Cedar Rd., Beachwood. Participants pay for their own meal but will receive $2.00 off the cost. Reservations are needed by December 7 and limited to 20 particpants. Reserve your seat today by calling Tammy at 216-591-0800 or by email at trandall@diabetespartnership.org. |
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Client Spotlight: Michele Jolly
Michele Jolly of Bedford is a recent member of the Bedford Empowerment Group. The monthly meetings, led by Diabetes Partnership dietitian Siri Zimmerman, take place at the Southeast YMCA the second Frid ay of each month.
Michele was diagnosed with pre diabetes in 1997 and has been taking medication to manage Type 2 diabetes since 2001. While browsing in the library one day, she came across a flyer with Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland's programs and empowerment groups. Wanting to refresh her knowledge of diabetes, she decided to attend the October meeting. Since that first meeting, she says she already feels more confident and has been inspired to take control of her diabetes. Click here to read how the Bedford Empowerment Group has inspired Michele to live well with this disease. |
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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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Royal and Select Masons support Camp
For many years, Camp Ho Mita Koda has been fortunate to be a recipient of the Grand Benevolent Fund rais ed by the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio. This year, the Masons donated $18,000 to Camp Ho Mita Koda to provide camperships (scholarships) to children who would otherwise not be able to attend camp. Click here to read more about the Masons and how they have been involved with Camp Ho Mita Koda.
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Julia's Song Benefit
A fundr aiser in memory of former camper Julia Matonis to benefit
Camp Ho Mita Koda took place on Saturday November 12, 2011 at 6 pm at the Slovenian National Home. Over 450 people attended the benefit to raise more than $40,000 to build a permanent structure at camp in memory of Julia. Thanks to everyone who supported this event! |
Upcoming Programs and Events |
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Please call 216-591-0800 with questions. Visit www.diabetespartnership.org and
www.CampHoMitaKoda.org for more details.
December 3 Diva Club
December 9 Bedford Empowerment Group
December 10-11 Bowling or Bocce Tournament
December 13-14 Nautica Charity Poker Tournament
December 21 Lakewood Empowerment Group
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 our program areas:
Diabetes MattersTM 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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