INDIANAPOLIS, June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 22,000
children who attend diabetes camp each year, feelings of isolation
that may accompany type 1 diabetes can be overcome by fun
experiences and new friends who say, "you are not alone." Lilly
Diabetes understands the importance of the diabetes camp experience
for those taking the first steps toward self-management and
increased self-confidence. For more than 15 years, Lilly has been
at the forefront of support with its Camp Care Package program.
This year, Lilly's diabetes ambassadors, all of whom have type 1
diabetes, will attend camps and share their stories starting
July 4 at the Children with
Diabetes® Friends for Life®
conference.
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The tour features camp veteran and four-time Olympic
cross-country skier Kris Freeman,
Nashville recording artist
Crystal Bowersox, and
NASCAR® XFINITY Series driver Ryan Reed. The Lilly ambassadors will take part
in small group talks and other camp activities, plus they'll have
time for autographs and photos.
To kick off the 2017 tour, Kris and Crystal will attend
the annual Friends for Life conference, a gathering of clinicians,
researchers, physicians and families with diabetes, in Orlando, from July 4 to
July 9. Crystal will perform songs from her new album
"ALIVE," released on June 16, in an
exclusive acoustic concert for meeting attendees. Both ambassadors
will also participate in other activities and events during the
meeting.
Since 2001, Lilly Diabetes has provided supplies, programs
and resources to participating diabetes camps throughout the
country. The Camp Care Package program is one of the largest of its
kind in the U.S. and includes donations to date of $33M in insulin and other medicines, $716K in scholarships, nearly 200,000 specially
designed educational book packs and companion caregiver kits,
volunteers and motivational speakers like Kris, who has been with
the program since 2004.
In January 2018, Kris will
attempt to make his fifth Olympic team, which, if achieved, would
make him the first U.S. male cross-country skier to compete in five
Winter Games. It would also be his last at that competitive
level.
"This summer as I prepare for my final
Olympics, I'm excited to continue traveling the U.S. visiting
diabetes camps to help inspire kids with type 1 diabetes," said
Kris. "For over a decade I've had the honor to meet so many
incredible kids to show them they are not alone – and I always
leave camps feeling inspired myself. The Lilly Camp Care Package
program allows me to share my story with kids who experience some
of the same challenges I do. It's been an honor to give back
to the diabetes community in this way."
The 2017 Camp Care Package Tour
Crystal Bowersox
appearances:
- July 10: Lions Camp Merrick
in Nanjemoy, MD
- July 11: Camp GranADA in
Monticello, IL
- July 12: Camp Tanager in
Mt. Vernon, IA
- July 13: ADA Camp Planet D,
Linwood, KS
- July 15: Camp Conrad
Chinnock, Angelus Oaks,
CA
Kris Freeman
appearances:
- July 24: Independence
Diabetes Camp in Princeton,
IN
- July 25: Camp Hamwi in
Danville, OH
- July 26: Camp Seale Harris
in Birmingham, AL
- July 27: Camp Buddy in
Greenville, SC
- August 4: Camp Korelitz in
Clarksville, OH
- August 5: Greater Northwest
Ohio Diabetes Camp in Findlay,
OH
Ryan Reed
appearance:
- July 18: Camp Crossroads in
Chicago, IL
"The Lilly Camp Care Package offers so many benefits to
children who attend diabetes camp. It allows our ambassadors to
connect in person with young people and families dealing with type
1 diabetes," said Jackie Giovanoni,
global director, advocacy and professional relations, Lilly
Diabetes. "We hope those who hear from Crystal, Kris and Ryan are
inspired to reach for their dreams and lead a life of good diabetes
management. We're so proud to play a role in that each
year."
To find a diabetes camp in your area, visit
diabetes.org/camps. To learn more about the programs and resources
Lilly provides for children with type 1 diabetes and their
families, visit LillyDiabetes.com.
About Lilly Diabetes
Lilly has
been a global leader in diabetes care since 1923, when we
introduced the world's first commercial insulin. Today we are
building upon this heritage by working to meet the diverse needs of
people with diabetes and those who care for them. Through research
and collaboration, a broad and growing product portfolio and a
continued determination to provide real solutions—from medicines to
support programs and more—we strive to make life better for all
those affected by diabetes around the world. For more information,
visit www.lillydiabetes.com or follow us
on Twitter: @LillyDiabetes and on Facebook:
LillyDiabetesUS.
About Eli Lilly and
Company (NYSE: LLY)
Lilly is a
global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make
life better for people around the world. We were founded more than
a century ago by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines
that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in
all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover
and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve
the understanding and management of disease, and give back to
communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. To learn more
about Lilly, please visit us at www.lilly.com
and
www.lilly.com/newsroom/social-channels.
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