Slam Dunk Camps 2011

This year, approximately 250 kids with Type 1 & 2 diabetes attended our camps in Schererville, Indiana, Rockford, Lisle and Chicago, Illinois.

With four large camps, we can only hope for one successful outcome… that you had a great time. Of course we also hope that all of you have learned some new basketball skills, or made some new friends.  Hopefully you learned a lot about managing your diabetes during sports and exercise, giving you the confidence you need to play any sport and be as active as you want.

Check the website and your e-mails during the year for events and activities that we might offer.  Camp pictures will be posted on the website by Deb Funderwhite for purchase.

The website offers an opportunity to blog about camp and diabetes. It also has a YouTube video on our home page. 

We hope you have a great school year.  We’ll think of you often and look forward to seeing you in 2012.

 Sincerely,

Monica Joyce and Dave Adriensean

Coverage of Rockford Camp

Interview with Adriana Fiornan, one of the Rockford camp's participants and
Dr. Francisco Carrin, pediatrician, as seen on channel 23 TV.
http://www.wifr.com/sports/headlines/Moses_E_Cheeks_Basketball_Camp_124391724.html

Illinois State Bar Association Award
Ian Barney was presented with the Illinois State Bar Association public service award for his
involvement with Slam Dunk For Diabetes.  He is the son of our Camp Director, Monica Joyce.
Congratulations, Ian!!!!!!



Presidents' Day Camp 2011
 

Feb. 21, 2011.......Presidents’ Day, arrived cold, rainy, and with a threat of snow.  These conditions did not deter 48 kids with diabetes from electing not to “sleep in”.  Instead, they arrived bright and early at the Chicago Bulls/Sox Training Academy in Lisle, Illinois.  They came from as far north as Rockford, and as far east as Indiana, to play basketball and learn to manage their diabetes.

The Academy Coaching Staff, under the direction of Larry Stewart, challenged the kids to dribbling, shooting, and passing drills.  Our volunteer Medical Staff worked the sidelines, assisting with the high and low blood sugar levels that can come with the intensity of the game.  Our first, ever, President’s Day Clinic was free of charge, courtesy of the Academy and was a huge success.  Everyone had a great time and look forward to seeing each other back on the court this summer. 

For those of you who attended the President's Day Clinic and were part of our first, ever Slam Dunk Video. Please click on the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPFxojkegG4.

Special thanks to all who made this happen:

The Chicago Bulls Training Academy: 
Larry Stewart
Michael Huff

Volunteer: 
Sheridan Huff

Adminstrative Assistant: 
Cyndee Hughes

Coaching Staff:
Casey Babarskis
Anthony Wade
Andrew Given
Jon Lee
Bryana Slaughter
Casey Weaver
Rachel Novak
 

Medical Staff: 
Teresa Alesia, RN BSN CDE - Loyola University Medical Center
 
Patrick Conlon, MSN, CFNP, RN-BC, CDE, CCM, BC-ADM, PNP, FAANP, FNAP - St. Anthony's Hospital

Martha Halsey-Lyda, FNP-BC, CDE - Proven St. Joseph Medical Center

Pharmaceutical Reps: 
Abbott:  Emily Rokowsk and Julie Ross
Animas: Dara Valin