Chicot Challenge Swim for Diabetes
Fighting Diabetes One Stroke at a Time
When: June 1, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. (Inclement Weather Date: June 8)Where: From Lake Chicot State Park to Lake Chicot County Park at Lake Village, Arkansas
What: The Chicot Challenge is a 16-mile charity swim done by Zane Hodge of Greenwood, MS to raise awareness of and provide funds for combating diabetes.
How to follow: Track Zane’s training and plans through Facebook at www.facebook.com/zane.hodge.5 or at his training blog, EndangeredSwimmer.blogspot.comHow to Donate: All donations benefit the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi.
Mail a check payable to the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi to Zane Hodge333 West Monroe AveGreenwood, MS 38930 orMake an online Honor Donation to The Chicot Challenge right Here!
We Can Be Heroes
Mississippi's Walk for Diabetes
Please note: the Coast Walk has moved up a week to the 14th of September.
Jackson Walk is October 6, 2013
Fall Camp is November 9-10, 2013
Mark your calendars!
Camp Kandu, a camp that is held twice a year at the Twin Lakes Conference Center in Florence, Mississippi, offers children with diabetes, as well as their parents, friends and siblings, the opportunity to have fun while learning to take charge of diabetes. The camp is free for children with diabetes and is open to any child from ages 3 - 12.
Older "alumni" campers "pay it forward" by becoming counselors for the younger children. A touching arrangement since these teens have a unique understanding of the challenges faced by the newly diagnosed.
Volunteer nurses are with each group of children, and a great time is had by the kids while the parents are in class learning how to better care for their children.
Through the generosity of others, the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi is able to send children with diabetes to Camp Kandu as well as offer scholarships to others.
Calendarof Events
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June 01, 2013
Chicot Challenge
Zane Hodge of Greenwood, MS will swim 16 miles from Lake Chicot State Park to Lake Chicot County Park at Lake Village, Arkansas to raise awareness of and provide funds for combating diabetes.
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September 14, 2013
Mississippi's Walk for Diabetes 2013 Gulfport
Jones Park (Corner of 49 and 90) Registration at 8:30 Walk at 9:00
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October 06, 2013
Mississippi's Walk for Diabetes 2013 - Jackson
Southern Farm Bureau Life Registration at 1:00 Walk at 2:00
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October 12, 2013
Mississippi's Walk for Diabetes 2013 - Meridian
Bonita Lakes Park Registration at 8:00 Walk at 8:30
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October 20, 2013
Mississippi's Walk for Diabetes 2013 - Columbus
Riverwalk Registration at 1:00 Start at 2:00
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October 26, 2013
Mississippi's Walk for Diabetes 2013 - McComb
Railroad Depot Registration 7:30 Start at 8:30
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October 27, 2013
Mississippi's Walk for Diabetes 2013 - Hattiesburg
Longleaf Trace USM Gateway Registration at 1:00 Start at 2:00
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November 03, 2013
Mississippi's Walk for Diabetes 2013 - Oxford
Lyceum Loop Registration at 1:00 Walk at 2:00
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November 9-10, 2013
Fall Kandu Spring
The diabetes license plate signals to emergency personnel that the driver has diabetes, which, ultimately, could help save a life.
CLICK HERE to read more about this simple step to safer travel.
Adding Value in Mississippi
Keep Cool
And your supplies too
Nothing wastes money faster than cooking your meter and strips in the car. When travelling, keep insulin, meters and strips in a little cooler with, but not touching a freezer pack. Don't freeze the insulin!
For more tips, contact us for your free "Coping with Diabetes during Mississippi Summers" brochure
20th Anniversary DFM Invitational - Sept 9
What: Join MS Legislators as they play to benefit the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi and its ongoing mission to serve all those in Mississippi living with diabetes and their families.
Where: Annandale Country Club, Madison, MS When: Sept. 9, 2013
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