This past weekend, I had the pleasure of joining 14 other people with type 1 diabetes on the third Annual CIM Canoe Trip. This year we ventured into the backcountry of Algonquin to experience the warmth of the forest, the cool calm waters of Tom Thomson Lake, the quiet serenity of a night paddle across Burnt Island… and the gut wrenching screams of the pterodactyl-like ravens that came out at the break of dawn.
This past weekend, Connected in Motion experienced another first – The very first event dedicated to our community of 5.5ers (friends, family members, loved ones of anyone with T1!) The three-day backcountry canoe trip, which took place in Algonquin Park, Ontario, invited 5.5ers out to meet other 5.5ers. We even invite them to bring their Type 1s along!
Registration NOW OPEN for the First Annual Western Slipstream Weekend
September 21-23rd 2012 at Strathcona Park Lodge, Campbell River, BC
Monday June 11, 2012. Highlands Golf Club, Bradford, Ontario.
A fun new partnership with Riding on Insulin gives CIMers the chance to be inspired by youth with Type 1. And we hope the other way around too!
Due to overwhelming demand in 2011, this summer, Connected in Motion will be offering FOUR canoe trips for varying ages and abilities. POSTPONED UNTIL 2013 – QUEBEC TRIP – In partnership with Camp Carowanis, Connected in Motion will be hosting its first ever Quebec Canoe Trip from June 7-10 at…
Video by: Hank Devos Additional Footage: : Andy Bailey Goodell
What? Connected in Motions 4th Annual Winter Slipstream Weekend
When? Friday January 27 Sunday January 29, 2012
Where? Camp Pine Crest, Torrence, Ontario (NOTE: NEW VENUE!)
Twenty Type 1’s head north to take part in CIM’s 2011 Canoe Trip in French River Provincial Park.
Chloe shares a few ticks, trips and things she thinks about when packing diabetes supplies for adventure travel.
The Experiential Diabetes Education Group
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