Diabetes Awareness
Monday, April 21 – Sunday, April 27 and Sunday, May 11, 2008
www.insulindependence.org/awareness08.asp
Monday, April 21 – 5:00-7:00pm
E “pie” Awareness. Free food and fun in the Courtyard Cafe located on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College. Everyone is invited to hear about the mission of IronKiDz and Triabetes, listen to music, eat food, and just hang out.
Tuesday, April 22 – 6:00pm
“Rent an Eppie,” Evelyn Young Dining Room, Gustavus Adolphus College (located on the upper level of the north end of the Campus Center Building). People may bid on members of the fraternity to do chores and/or enjoy their company.
Thursday, April 24 – 10:30am-1:30pm
Free glucose tests and information on diabetes, Evelyn Young Dining Room, Gustavus Adolphus College. Glucose tests administered by Shari Germscheid, NP, CDE from ISJ.
Friday, April 25 – 7:00pm-2:00am
Eppilooza at TJ Finneganns, Mankato, MN. All proceeds, tips and a portion of all drink sales go to IronKiDz in association with Triabetes.
Saturday, April 26 – All Day
Eppies Guest Bartend at The Buzz, River Hills Mall, Mankato, MN. All tips and a portion of all drink sales go to IronKiDz. Haircut and drink specials!!
Sunday, April 27 – 7:00am
Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride, Lakeville High School, Lakeville, MN. All are encouraged to join and/or support the Epsilon Pi Alpha fraternity in their efforts to raise money for IronKiDz and Triabetes during Minnesota’s most heralded century ride. You can pledge us at our donation website: www.active.com/donate/ironkidz
Sunday, May 4 – 9:00am-12:30pm
All-You-Can-Eat French Toast Breakfast, Jesus Assembly of God Church, 722 Sunrise Drive, St. Peter, MN. Proceeds go to IronKiDz in association with Triabetes. Menu includes: French toast, scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, coffee, and juice.
Saturday, May 10 – 8:00am-5:00pm
Diabetes Training Camp Youth Workshop, Gustavus Adolphus College. Diabetic adolescents and teens as well as parents are encouraged to attend. Camp will be run by the nationally acclaimed Diabetes Training Camp under the guidance of Matt Corcoran, MD, CDE, and Michelle Adams, Exercise Physiologist and national speaker on diabetes.
Register online at www.insulindependence.org/DTC_workshop08.asp
Sunday, May 11, 2008
First ever GUSTAVUS TRIATHLON! Event held at Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN. All proceeds benefit juvenile diabetes through project IronKiDz in association with the Triabetes and Insulindependence. Sprint triathlon format: 500 yard swim, 12.5 mile bike, 3.3 mile run.
Register online at www.insulindependence.org/gusti_tri.asp or pick up a registration form at the SAO desk on campus.
Web Links
IronKiDz: www.insulindependence.org/IronKiDz.asp
Triabetes: www.triabetes.org
Isulindependence: www.insulindependence.org
Diabetes Training Camp: www.diabetestrainingcamp.com
Ironman Bikeride Donation Website: www.active.com/donate/ironkidz
