Triabetes Athletes around the US are looking for “Triabuddies!” To learn more, please visit http://www.triabetes.org/triabuddies.php or see the info below:
Overview
Fifteen lucky kids (ages 9-12) will be selected to train with an athlete from the Triabetes team during the summer of 2009, and then to travel to the American Southwest this November for a trip that will surely change their lives. The deadline for this application is February 27, 2009. Under the guidance of certified wilderness guides and experienced diabetes mentors, the Triabuddies (formerly known as the Insulindependence IronKiDz) will embark on a 3-day sail- and kayaking journey to the Channel Islands off the California Coast. They’ll work as a team to prove to themselves that they have what it takes to overcome diabetes in the face of adversity.
On November 19, the Triabuddies will reach Santa Barbara, then voyage to Phoenix to meet their designated training buddy from the Triabetes team.
On Sunday, the day of the Ironman, the Triabuddies will use the diabetes management skills they obtained on their adventure to help their training buddy cross the finish line. Together, they’ll continue to make history as a part of the Triabetes project.
Athlete Locations:
Madison WI
San Francisco CA
San Diego CA
East Amherst NY
Boise ID
Forked River NJ
Denver CO
Valparaiso IN
Battle Creek MI
Boone NC