Submit a 2-3 minute video portraying Lenny the Lion teaching children about diabetes or
about overcoming everyday challenges associated with diabetes by using insulin pump therapy, and
you could win $1000 and a trip to Disneyland. The deadline is March 31st.
For more information, visit the
Lenny the Lion website
Read it here
Read it here
To help Camp Hertko Hollow continue to raise campership funds during the 2009 Holiday Season,
begin your holiday shopping at GoodShop.com and then click over to your favorite store. A
percentage of virtually every purchase at more than 1300 top stores (from Amazon to Staples) will
go to our organization. There are also thousands of money saving coupons posted. So don't wait
and don't hesitate to help Camp Hertko Hollow and Iowa kids with diabetes this Holiday Season!
The fall 2009 Hertko Holla newsletter is available now. Read it here
Read it here
Watch it here
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Camp Hertko Hollow, Iowa's camp for kids with diabetes, received from The Jonas
Brothers' Change for the Children Foundation, a grant in the amount of $5000 to support
camperships for children in Iowa with diabetes to attend Camp Hertko Hollow's 2009 summer
camp sessions. "On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Jonas Brothers' Change for
the Children Foundation, we would like to thank you for the incredible work your organization
is doing on behalf of those less fortunate. We are proud to support your efforts with this
grant and hope for your continued success helping others."
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Family Weekends
The dates for the 2009 Family Weekends have been set. Check the Family Weekends page for all of the details.
June Johnson Certification
June Johnson, Camp Hertko Hollow Pharmacy Director and board member, has completed her
BC-ADM (Board Certified Advanced Diabetes Manager) certification. Congratulations June!
Help us fly to new heights !
YOU can donate to Camp Hertko Hollow without spending any money! How? By
booking your travel plans on our "Hertko Hollow Travel" website. This
innovative fund raiser for non-profits is easy. Just purchase airline tickets,
hotel reservations, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages, and group travel
plans on website:
YTBTravel.com/camphertkohollow
Prices are the SAME or LOWER than other online travel booking sites. So if
you find the same airline, the same hotel, and the same entertainment tickets
or the same cruise for the same or cheaper price, make the choice to benefit
diabetes camp. YOU save money and Camp Hertko Hollow receives a
commission. For more information contact Chris Murray at 352-750-6759.
Volunteer opportunities
New opportunities to volunteer are always popping up, check the volunteer page for your chance to help Camp Hertko Hollow!
Recipes Needed For New Cookbook
Spice up your life by getting your name published! Submit your family's
favorite recipes for the new Camp Hertko Hollow Cookbook, which will be
published next Fall 2008. Nutritional information will be calculated and the cookbook
will feature a gluten-free section for persons with Celiac Disease.
- Fill out the recipe form and mail to: Deb Holwegner, Camp
Hertko Hollow, 101 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 or email to
d.holwegner@CampHertkoHollow.com
- Have your child use their imagination and make up his or her own version
of their favorite recipe to the best of their ability. There will be a special
section for children's recipes.
- We need some artwork, so have your child draw a picture regarding
diabetes or memories of diabetes camp.
- Share your personal story about dealing with diabetes and how Camp
Hertko Hollow has enhanced your child's life by attending camp.
Order our current cookbook for fundraising. $10 from each
sale can be donated to the camp fees of your child
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