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Formerly the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland

 

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April, 2012                                                                                     Volume 3, Issue 4        

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Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland - news from the organization
Diabetes MattersTM - education & support services
Camp Ho Mita Koda - for children with diabetes
Calendar of Events
How to Reach Us...
Cleveland, OH 44122-5719
216-591-0800
216-591-0320 (fax)
 
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Click here to read Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland's blog written by Diabetes Educator, Siri, for tips to help you stay healthy!  

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Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $235,900 to Camp Ho MIta Koda
 

Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland received $235,900 from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust for Camp Ho Mita Koda. This funding will support the construction of a new recreational pavilion at Camp Ho Mita Koda.

Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland's Camp Ho Mita Koda was among the many applicants across the country invited to apply for the Helmsley Charitable Trust's Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Camp Grants Initiative. Click here to read more about this exciting news!

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 Scuba for Diabetes

The 2012 Scuba for Diabetes event took place on Sunday, March 25 at Cleveland State University's Natatorium. A total of 76 divers came out and participated in the Pool Puzzles Challenge and raised more than $14,000! Thank you to everyone who supported this event! Click here for a message from the event Chairman, Tony Frazer, and the Aqua Amigos President, Jason Frank and Like us on Facebook to see pictures from the event.   

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Dining-Out with Diabetes 
Join Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland and the Dining-Out Club as they take on Breakfast at Bob Evans this month. 
 

Where: Bob Evans, 3700 Orange Place, Beachwood, OH 44122   

 

When: Monday, April 23 at 9:30 AM (Reservations by April 20) OR Monday April 30 at 6 PM (Reservations by April 27)

 

Reservations can be made by calling MaryAnn at 216-591-0800 or email at mnicolay@diabetespartnership.org. Participants will pay for their own meal but will receive $1.00 off the cost. 

Camp Crew: Meet Kelly

 

Camp Ho Mita Koda Counselor Kelly Richardson
Camp Assistant Director, Kelly Richardson, will be spending her 17th summer at Camp Ho Mita Koda this year! Click here to read about Kelly's journey from camper to staff member at Camp Ho Mita Koda.   
Remembering Mollie Brown
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For many Camp Ho Mita Koda alumni, it is hard to look back on camp years and not think of Mollie Brown. Click here to read about Mollie's story and her time spent at camp and visit us on Facebook to share your favorite memories about Mollie.
Camp Ho Mita Koda on Youtube 
Have you watched Camp Ho Mita Koda's Youtube channel lately? Click here to check it out!   
Camp Ho Mita Koda Financial Assistance
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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. 
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Please visit us at www.diabetespartnership.org.  
Tina Milano
Interim President & CEO

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    April is an exciting month for Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland, and it's not just the unusually warm March weather that jump started Spring and created a buzz around the office. We recently received big news. We were awarded a grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Charitable Trust Fund to build a new pavilion at Camp Ho Mita Koda! This is a huge gift and we are honored to have been chosen as the recipients of this award. The pavilion is a major part of Camp Ho Mita Koda because it is used for so many camp activities. Its reconstruction will help the staff continue to provide high quality services to our campers and will continue to make Camp Ho Mita Koda a wonderful place. 

 

In other exciting news, we have made it to Swim for Diabetes Month! The Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland staff has been busy planning and preparing for our largest fundraiser of the year, taking place at 49 pools across Northeast Ohio April 20, 21, and 22. Remember, you can still participate even if you do not swim.  You can get involved with aquatics, land fitness, wellness programs or other kinds of family fun. We are also still looking for volunteers to help at the pools. Please call the Special Events Manager, Lori, at 216-591-0800 or visit the Swim for Diabetes website if you want to get involved.

 

As always, thank you for your continued support of Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland. I look forward to seeing you during the Swim for Diabetes weekend. Tina Milano's Signature

Register Today for Swim for Diabetes!
 Join Olympic Gold Medalist Diana Munz and Jerry and Coleen Skeabeck from NBC's "Biggest Loser: Families' Contestants and get involved! Visit our website to sign up today!
 
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Silver:

Glytec, Kaiser Permanente, Scene Magazine, Schwebel's

 

Bronze:

GOOD TIME III, Cleveland Cinemas, Marc's Pharmacy, The News-Herald, West Life News and Avon Press, Winking Lizard Tavern

 

Contributing Sponsors:

Akron Beacon Journal, Ashtabula Star Beacon, Beachwood Buzz, Cleveland Family Magazine, Extreme Pump It Up Fitness, McGladrey, Nobbyness Ltd., Ohio Sports & Fitness, Safe Auto Insurance Company, The Morning Journal, The Neighborhood News

 

Get the best view of Cleveland on

Swim for Diabetes Day!

Raise $100 or more in donations to reserve your ticket on Cleveland's largest cruise ship, the GOODTIME III on Sunday, June 10, 2012.

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The 21st Annual Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, June 4, 2012 at Canterbury Golf Club. Click here for more information and to register.  

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Classes and Groups for You

     We're managing diabetes. together.

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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:  

  • April 13  Bedford Empowerment Group
  • April 14  Diva Club
  • April 21  Lakewood Empowerment Group
  • April 23  Euclid Empowerment Group
  • April 25  Cleveland Empowerment Group

We are here as your partner to help you manage diabetes throughout your life.  

2012 Summer Camp Registration 
Registration today for Camp Ho Mita Koda! Visit our website for more information.
  • 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

 

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!
Upcoming Programs and Events

Please call 216-591-0800 with questions. Visit www.diabetespartnership.org and
 www.CampHoMitaKoda.org for more details.

 

 

April 13   Bedford Empowerment Group

April 14   Diva Club

April 18   Lakewood Empowerment Group

April 20-22   Swim for Diabetes

April 23   Euclid Empowerment Group

April 23   Dining Out Club    

April 25   Cleveland Empowerment Group

April 30   Dining Out Club  

June 4    21st Annual Golf Tournament

June 10   Swim for Diabetes Day

June 16   Camp Open House  

 
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

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