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Volume 4
Keeping current with Camp Kudzu!
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Upcoming Events and Programs Key Dates
National Volunteer Week:
April 10 - 16
Everyone at Camp Kudzu would like to say
Thank you to all of our volunteers!!
Kudzu Cup Fore! Kids
Golf Tournament:
Monday, May 23
Summer Camp Dates:
Session 1: June 5-10
Session 2: June 12-17
Sprouts: July 11-15
Session 3: July 31 - August 6
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Volunteer Appreciation Week
Our volunteers are so connected to the mission of Camp Kudzu that they go to great lengths to get to camp. This map is just one of the many examples of the bond that volunteers create with our mission and the children we serve. Each summer over 450 volunteers from near and far schedule time to be at each of our three overnight summer camp sessions. Look at this map and see for yourself just how far and how faithful our volunteers travel to be with our campers this summer. As the song goes, "Ain't no mountain high enough..."
These volunteers, staff members as we call them, serve in the important roles of:
- Activity Staff - Head Staff
- Endocrinologist - Clinician
- Cabin Counselor - Head Staff
- Dietary Team - Pump Palace Staff
- Logistics Staff - Logistics Head Staff
- Medical Clinician in Training (MCIT)
How many volunteers are needed for each overnight summer camp session?
- It takes at least 140 adult volunteer staff members at each overnight session of summer camp. 40-50 Medical volunteers are needed, with at least 15 of them being clinicians.
How many volunteers did Camp Kudzu have in 2015 alone?
- Camp Kudzu had over 454 volunteers last year with 152 of them being medical volunteers!!
What is the farthest distance traveled by some our volunteers?
- We have volunteers from as far away as: Modesto, CA - 2,393 miles from Atlanta, GA; Rowland Heights, CA - 2,159 miles; and Boston, MA - 1,001 miles from Atlanta, GA.
We want you to add your address to this map! Click
here to start the process now to change the life of a child living with type 1 diabetes! Learn about a variety of
volunteer opportunities.
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Building Your Resume - Volunteer at Camp!
A couple years ago, a camp expert* published an article explaining why employers LOVE to hire camp counselors. We now that you who volunteer with us do so to make a difference in the lives of our children, we want you to know that others value your skills and experience!
Here's why "real world" managers put you on the top of their list to hire:
- A good communicator: Camp counselors have to be able to communicate well with children, parents, coworkers and superiors.
- A life-long learner: You are able to approach every situation in life with an "I want to learn more" attitude.
- A self-starter: While you are given very good supervision, no one is holding your hand every step of the way. You very quickly learn that YOU are the "go-to" person.
- Read 7 more reasons here!
If you have volunteered with Camp Kudzu and ever need a reference, please let someone in our office know. We love to brag on you!
*Credits to Anne Archer Yetsko of Camp Merri-Mac, Black Mountain, NC.
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Update...
Kudzu Cup Fore! Kids
Sold Out
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We're out of space and it's all because of YOU! You made this happen and we couldn't be more appreciative.
Still looking for a way to participate? Consider purchasing a Tee Sign and get your company's logo, or even your personal message to honor someone special, seen by all our event participants.
Click here to purchase a Tee Sign today!
We can't wait to welcome you to this annual event on May 23rd!
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President's Volunteer Service Award Winner
You did it! Congratulations to Consuelo Bills on being named a 2015 President's Volunteer Service Award winner. This prestigious national honor recognizes exemplary volunteer service. We are proud of your achievement and inspired by your dedication.
On behalf of the President of the United States and the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, this honor is issued in appreciation and gratitude for service to the community over the past year. This award also serves to encourage every American to consider volunteer service and civic participation to improve their communities. Consuelo fills many roles in our organization: Board Chair, summer overnight camp volunteer, Luncheon committee member, Spin for Kids participant and more. We are glad ATT nominated Consuelo for this recognition.
Way to go Consuelo!!
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Calling the Good Guys: Become A Camp Kudzu Counselor!
We are looking for a few more good male volunteers to serve as Counselors for Summer Camp 2016 Season, especially for the following dates:
June 4-10
June 11-17
Volunteer Requirements:
- Complete Online Application here
- Interview
- Three references
- Background Check
- Abuse Prevention Training
- Non-medical volunteers-we'll teach you what you need to know!
- Knowledge about type 1 diabetes is not required, but helpful!
- Medical Volunteers must hold medical licensure
Camp volunteers: Ashley Conant, Camp Director,
Medical volunteers: Janelle Andrews, Medical and Outreach Coordinator
Or call Us At 404-250-1811
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Camp Kudzu's Spin For Kids Team
The date has been set for this year's Spin for Kids cycling event, hosted by Camp Twin Lakes!!
Join the Camp Kudzu team
on Sunday, October 16th, as we ride together to send children living with type 1 diabetes to camp!
As in past years, the money raised by Spin For Kids participants covers key costs of holding Sessions 1 and 2 which we hold at Camp Twin Lakes.
Registration is just $10 through April, so register
by the end of this month to get started fundraising, and training!
To learn more and to register, please click
here
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Questions? Please call us at 404-250-1811 or email Mandy Mosier, Development Manager at [email protected]
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Medical Corner:
That Gut Feeling
By: Carol Ann Brannon, MS RDN LD
(complete article here)
Is there is more to the nutritional care of T1 diabetes than carbohydrate counting and insulin dosing? Remember T1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease; therefore, increasing emphasis is being placed on nutrition strategies that target the underlying autoimmune "confusion."
More than 75 percent of the body's immune cells are located within the digestive tract or gut, which is also home to over 100 trillion diverse bacteria and flora. The gut flora is comprised of "friendly" bacteria, called probiotics, and "bad" bacteria that trigger inflammation and disease. Probiotics provide many health benefits including moderating inflammation, breaking down undigested short-chain carbohydrates, synthesizing vitamins, crowding out pathogenic bacteria, and producing beneficial short-chain fatty acids.
Emerging research indicates that children with T1 diabetes have lower numbers of probiotics, less diversity of species (different types), and higher gut impermeability compared to healthy children. Many factors influence the diversity and balance of the gut flora, but diet is perhaps the most important. I recommend a whole "real" food diet, low-fat and high-fiber. Here are some guidelines for the care of feeding of healthy gut flora:
- Choose fermented, probiotic-containing foods (such as yogurt).
- Enjoy foods rich in prebiotics, defined as non-digestible carbohydrates that serve as food for probiotics (read full article for examples or see photo above).
- Focus on Fiber.
- Enjoy healthy, omega-3 fats daily, like nuts and seeds.
- Avoid fried and high-fat foods, especially those containing animal fats.
- Shop the Perimeter of the Grocery Store.
- Choose organic produce, dairy foods, and meats whenever possible.
The good news as you can improve your gut flora and enjoy great health!
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We Love Our Sponsoring Partners!
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CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS
If you make a gift to Camp Kudzu, please let us know if you need help getting your employer to match your gift. Many do! And isn't it nice to be able to double the good you've done?
When customers shop on
AmazonSmile , the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers. Simply select Camp Kudzu as your organization of choice and let the shopping begin!
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Seeking help with college or trade school expenses? You may wish to check out what the Diabetes Scholars Foundation has to offer.
Since 2008 the Foundation has awarded over $1 million in college scholarships to students with type 1 diabetes, through scholarships of $5,000 each. Available to incoming freshmen with type 1 diabetes seeking a higher education at an accredited four year university, college, technical or trade school.
Diabetes Scholars Foundation scholarships are not based on financial need. To learn more, please visit the Diabetes Scholars website.
To apply for a scholarships, click
here. Deadline is April 15.
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LUNCHEON COMMITTEE
We welcome your involvement on planning the Camp Kudzu Benefit Luncheon, being held on November 15th, 2016. Please stay tuned for updates. Questions? Please feel free to contact Mandy at 404-250-1811 or email
[email protected].
THIRD PARTY EVENTS
If your neighborhood or organization seeks a good cause for one of its events, think Kudzu! Please contact us at
[email protected] or call Seth, Mandy or Alex; all reachable at 404.250.1811.
SHARE YOUR STORY
If you or your camper would like to share a funny or magical moment that happened at camp, we would love to share it in next month's E-News. Share your memories with
[email protected].
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Camp Kudzu educates, empowers and inspires children living with diabetes.
Camp Kudzu, Inc.
5885 Glenridge Drive
Suite 160
Atlanta, GA 30328
404.250.1811
404.250.1812 fax
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