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We educate, encourage & empower children with diabetes
and their families to LIVE WELL!
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Camp Seale Harris celebrates
National Diabetes Awareness Month by honoring the thousands of kids and teens who work hard every day to live well with diabetes.
The
Camp Seale Harris family also thanks the numerous volunteers and donors who gave time, talent and treasure in 2017 to help children with diabetes and their families live well. To all of the physicians, nurses, diabetes educators, counselors, activity leaders, Lions Club friends, Walk Team Leaders and more, we can't thank you enough!
To all of our generous donors - you made an impact on 600 children and teens with diabetes. With gifts as small as $1, and as large as $50,000, each gift helped a camper with T1D.
The
Camp Seale Harris family is a community of T1D friends who educate, encourage and empower each other in year-round support and events.
Update Your Facebook Profile Photo!
Do you follow us on social media? Throughout the month of November, we will be posting T1D myths, facts and fun! Join the conversation!
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T1D Spotlight
Dorian is an energetic 11-year-old who
serves as the anchor for his school's TV show and likes to play basketball in his free time.
Dorian also has Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). But he doesn't let that slow him down! Dorian was diagnosed with T1D the summer of 2015. His mom noticed he was urinating more than usual and thought to check his blood sugar. His blood sugar was in the high 300's and Dorian was rushed to Children's Hospital in Birmingham and received his T1D diagnosis.
Since his diagnosis, he has attended several Camp Seale Harris programs
. At first, Dorian was very hesitant to come to camp - he didn't know what being around so many other kids with diabetes was going to be like. After the first few hours at his first camp program, he overcame his fears and was ready to dive into all CSH has to offer! Dorian enjoys camp because he is always learning something new about his diabetes from the other campers. His favorite activity at camp is fishing, because "it is relaxing, and once you catch a fish you can take pictures with it and kiss it for good luck!"
"When I come to Camp Seale Harris I don't feel any different, I feel special because everyone here is diabetic and we all hang out. When we eat, I see everyone with their pumps, needles and meters out, and I think wow - this is a place where I can be myself, have fun, and I don't have to worry about other people."
Dorian's advice to a newly diagnosed T1D is this: "Check your blood sugar and always remember to bolus before you eat!"
If you'd like to share your story with Camp Seale Harris during Diabetes Awareness Month, contact Mary Ellen Dixon at (205) 402-0415.
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Camp Seale Harris would love to have your support during the month of November so that we can continue to educate, encourage & empower as many children and families as possible in 2018 and beyond! Click any event you're interested in below for more information.
World Diabetes Day - November 14, 2017
Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Will you consider supporting T1D kids when shopping for holiday gifts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Amazon Smile donates a portion of proceeds from your order to SDES-Camp Seale Harris when you
shop through this link.
Giving Tuesday - November 28, 2017
You have a lot of options for online shopping and giving to deserving charities. Please consider helping children and teens with Type 1 Diabetes live well by giving to SDES-Camp Seale Harris on #GivingTuesday. Donating begins midnight, November 28. Support Camp Seale Harris kids by
donating through this link on #GivingTuesday. Share your support by posting an "unselfie" - all you have to do is
print any of these samples and share why you give to CSH. Make sure to tag us using #CampSealeHarris and #T1DGivingTuesday.
For more information, call (205) 402-0415 or (850) 312-8849 or
email us.
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2018 Camp Dates Available!
Add these dates to your calendar so you won't miss out on the fun! Click here to view a PDF of 2018 dates and prices.
Teen Leadership Forum & Spring Family Camp
Registration is
open now!
Registration for all other camps opens January 1.
For more information, call (205) 402-0415 or (850) 312-8849 or
email us.
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Teen Leadership Forum
Camp Seale Harris 2018 Teen Leadership Forum registration is
open now
for teens with diabetes in grades 9-12.
When?
Feb. 16-19, 2018 (President's Day Weekend)
Where?
Wetumpka, AL
Why?
To explore personality strengths and leadership styles while learning how to become a leader!
How?
This peer-led weekend helps teens learn valuable personal and community leadership skills they can apply at school, home, and in their community. Activities include a climbing wall, low ropes, war canoe races, group games, a bonfire and more! Participants receive a 2018 CSH Teen Leadership Camp Achievement Certificate in recognition of their accomplishments.
For more information, call (205) 402-0415 or (850) 312-8849 or email us.
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Mistletoe Madness 5K | Huntsville, AL
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Registration for the 4th Annual Mistletoe Madness 5k holiday run to benefit children with diabetes is open! This festive holiday-themed event includes a timed 5k run on a certified course plus games, food, bouncehouse, and Santa photos. It's fun for the whole family!
Camper families - this is a great way to start fundraising for your child's camp costs. For more information on how to create a fundraising page for your team, click here.
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Diabetes WALK Registration Open Now!
2018 Walk Registration and Fundraising has begun! For info on walking to sponsor a child, raising camp funds, company sponsorships or how to volunteer, call us at (205) 402-0415 in AL and (850) 312-8849 in FL.
Click the city of the WALK you plan to attend below to register.
Don't forget - all team leaders who register by November 30 will receive a FREE CSH or WALK t-shirt!
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SDES - Camp Seale Harris |
Alabama | Florida
(205) 402-0415 // (850) 312-8849
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