Hope-mongering: conversations on T1D parenting
Join the conversation in two weeks!

Over the summer, we had a great time with the campers during virtual sessions, but we also hosted sessions for camper parents and discovered a strong need for connection, communication, and collaboration among the caregivers of kiddos with T1D.

So we recruited an array of key voices in order to host a series of conversations: parents, young adults who grew up with T1D, health coaches, dietitians, T1D doctors and nurses, and of course the GCC summer camp crew.

It's a magic formula for conversation on raising a young person with T1D. We'd love for you to join us and add your voice, or just sit back and listen. Zero pressure.

Our first session is October 29 at 7pm. We're going to talk about hope, Halloween, home-schooling, and anything else that comes up. Feel free to bring topics or questions.

Of course this is a virtual event, and you can join us online or via phone. Click here to register for the event.

Save the date for future sessions:
November 19
December 17
Matching challenge! Can you step up and help GCC keep the fun going?
We're doing great! Thanks to the many donors who have made a donation to the matching campaign! Please help us maximize this opportunity and make a donation now to double your impact!

This summer Gales Creek Camp sent out more than 400 "Camp-at-Home" kits and connected with hundreds of campers virtually during their camp week. It was the next-best thing to real camp. These programs, including the kit, FREE to our campers and families. It was that important.

Now, an amazing donor family has stepped forward with a pledge to cover up to half the cost of the program. That's up to $15,000 in matching funds! They've challenged the rest of the GCC community to cover the rest.

We plan to keep the connections and the fun going throughout the fall and winter, and no matter what next year brings, we'll be there for our community. Want to join us?

We can DO this! Donate now through the end of October and they'll match your gift.

Make a donation of at least $25 and we'll mail you a 2020 Pandemic Frisbee!

Spreading love through heirloom-quality quilts.

Do you know someone who needs a little extra love right now?
Few items can convey love like a quilt--a very labor intensive, very personal gift. A quilt is a constant reminder that someone took the time time make something special for you--that you are loved.

Through a special partnership between two amazing quilters, Gales Creek Campers have been gifted a number of heirloom-quality quits made by a master quilter. She goes by Chris, and is the mom of a T1D. Chris lives in Florida but works with our own GCC Alumni quilter, who goes by "Cuda." Cuda has been gifting quilts to special GCC campers for the last several years.

This year, with no campers onsite, we're asking for your input. Do you know anyone who would benefit from the love and comfort of a handmade quilt? Your child? Grandchild? Sibling? You? There are quilts for children and adults, and they are customized by the quilters for each person.

Complete this form to nominate someone for one of these special quilts. You can nominate yourself ;-) There is no cost. We will select the recipients based on their story. All names and personal information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any other purpose.
We're hanging in there together!
Bonus pics for those who scrolled all the way down
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