Other Resources For You
There are other resources that families can turn to for information as they seek support with this chronic disease. Together we WILL make a difference for our children.
WaltzingTheDragon.ca is a website BY parents, FOR parents. This website provides comprehensive, expert-approved information on the physical and emotional aspects of managing Type 1 diabetes. There are also invaluable "tips from the trenches" from parents who have lived it. Michelle MacPhee (who holds a Masters Degree in Psychology) is the owner of Waltzing The Dragon. She has a son who was diagnosed in 2008 with Type 1 diabetes.
The mission of Waltzing The Dragon is to educate, equip and encourage families dealing with Type 1 diabetes by providing information that is current, comprehensive, evidence-based, and practical ...... until there is a cure!! visit www.waltzingthedragon.ca
*** Waltzing the Dragon is literally serving families all over the world. Please be sure to check them out and visit their website often. They provide answers to many, many of your day-to-day questions as you learn to manage diabetes with your child!
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I Challenge Diabetes was founded by Chris Jarvis in 2007 after connecting with people with diabetes all over the world as an Olympic rower. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Jarvis_(rower)
The I Challenge Diabetes team consists of passionate individuals who live with the challenges of Type 1 diabetes. Their mission is to support, empower and connect people living with Type 1 diabetes by providing challenging, high quality programs to test the limits of living with the disease and ultimately help them take accountability for their own health. All their leaders are committed to an active and positive lifestyle through a wide range of personal and team sports: biking, hiking, rowing, dancing, martial arts and hockey are just a few.
Their office is located in Toronto but we are very fortunate to now have I Challenge Diabetes provide events in the Calgary area as well. To learn more about adventure opportunities, please visit www.ichallengediabetes.org
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Connected in Motion was set up by people with Type 1 diabetes who share a vision to create a culture of support and engagement in diabetes self-management through peer-based experiential diabetes education, sport, and outdoor adventure.
If you are 18 years of age or older, they want to connect with you. They will get you outside, moving and on an adventure! For more information, please visit www.connectedinmotion.ca
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S*A*L*T*S* (Sail And Life Training Society) This is not specifically set up for children with Type 1 Diabetes but some children with Type 1 have participated and the information has been shared with C-PaK. Basically there is a 10 day voyage aboard a traditional tall ship. The trip will take place right after school finishes each June. Saling instruction is provided and no previous experience is required.
Bursary applications are available on their website. Completed applications are due in December. The ship's crew members are first aid trained and systems are in place in the event of an emergency. Participants must be able to self-manage their diabetes with the potential for limited access to medical facilities for up to 10 days. Visit their website at www.salts.ca which will provide all the information you will need.
The mission of Waltzing The Dragon is to educate, equip and encourage families dealing with Type 1 diabetes by providing information that is current, comprehensive, evidence-based, and practical ...... until there is a cure!! visit www.waltzingthedragon.ca
*** Waltzing the Dragon is literally serving families all over the world. Please be sure to check them out and visit their website often. They provide answers to many, many of your day-to-day questions as you learn to manage diabetes with your child!
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I Challenge Diabetes was founded by Chris Jarvis in 2007 after connecting with people with diabetes all over the world as an Olympic rower. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Jarvis_(rower)
The I Challenge Diabetes team consists of passionate individuals who live with the challenges of Type 1 diabetes. Their mission is to support, empower and connect people living with Type 1 diabetes by providing challenging, high quality programs to test the limits of living with the disease and ultimately help them take accountability for their own health. All their leaders are committed to an active and positive lifestyle through a wide range of personal and team sports: biking, hiking, rowing, dancing, martial arts and hockey are just a few.
Their office is located in Toronto but we are very fortunate to now have I Challenge Diabetes provide events in the Calgary area as well. To learn more about adventure opportunities, please visit www.ichallengediabetes.org
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Connected in Motion was set up by people with Type 1 diabetes who share a vision to create a culture of support and engagement in diabetes self-management through peer-based experiential diabetes education, sport, and outdoor adventure.
If you are 18 years of age or older, they want to connect with you. They will get you outside, moving and on an adventure! For more information, please visit www.connectedinmotion.ca
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S*A*L*T*S* (Sail And Life Training Society) This is not specifically set up for children with Type 1 Diabetes but some children with Type 1 have participated and the information has been shared with C-PaK. Basically there is a 10 day voyage aboard a traditional tall ship. The trip will take place right after school finishes each June. Saling instruction is provided and no previous experience is required.
Bursary applications are available on their website. Completed applications are due in December. The ship's crew members are first aid trained and systems are in place in the event of an emergency. Participants must be able to self-manage their diabetes with the potential for limited access to medical facilities for up to 10 days. Visit their website at www.salts.ca which will provide all the information you will need.
