When I was asked to do a guest blog my response was a simple Sure, why not?
I thought it would be an easy task: recounting a five-day canoe trip in Algonquin Park with 10 other Type 1s (and one 5.5er).But when I sat down to write, I struggled where to even I begin.
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.
Twenty Type 1’s head north to take part in CIM’s 2011 Canoe Trip in French River Provincial Park.
On November 14, 2010, 45 adults with Type 1 diabetes, their friends and families took on the streets of Toronto, Ontario to educate the public about T1 with a diabetes themed photo scavenger hunt. Here are our favourite photos!
Connected in Motion hit up Joe Rockhead’s in Liberty Village for a Saturday of indoor rock climbing. 10 CIMers bouldered and climbed their way through the challenges and routes.
The first ever and first annual Connected in Motion Canoe trip! A group of 14 people with Type 1 Diabetes packed up and headed 45 min north of Belleville Ontario and embarked on a long and challenging 3 day canoe trip.
Saturday April 30, 5:30 – 10pm, Beach Blast – Toronto, ON
Bring out your families and friends to experience The Slipstream!
Kayla was diagnosed with diabetes on March 13th, 2009 and has been living with diabetes for just over one year. She loves running, hiking and just being outside!
The Experiential Diabetes Education Group
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