"She said she had so much fun that she almost forgot she had diabetes."
--parent of an 11 year-old with juvenile diabetes

What's Happening
Camp Kudzu's activities throughout the year are growing like.... kudzu!
Upcoming events....

October 1 - Save the date for the third annual Camp Kudzu Charity Luncheon.  This year's luncheon will be at the Ritz Carlton in Buckhead.  Laughter, friendship and a good cause will be celebrated in style!  Melanie Boltax is our gracious hostess and chairman.  For more information, please call Amber Medley at 404.250.1811. 

Kudzu Clipper - Rays of Sunshine on a Rainy Day
August 21, 2010

Congratulations to our Winners!

Compass Society Launch, June 23, 2010

Camp Kudzu has established the Compass Society to meet the long term financial needs of Camp Kudzu.  The Compass Society will enrich what Camp Kudzu can offer to campers for years to come by providing its stakeholders with a way to "Chart our Future" through leadership giving.   We launched the Society on June 23, at the Sovereign rooftop.  Great event, thanks to the generosity of Reid and Stacy Freeman, Meg and Jeff Arnold, Barbara Roos and Dennis Dean Catering.  

The following good souls are our inaugural Compass Society members (in alphabetical order):
Dr. and Mrs. William F. Allen, III
Dr. Stephen W. Anderson and Dr. Jane A. Frederick
Dr. Avril Beckford and Dr. Lawrence Rowley
David and Catherine Bennett
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boltax
Grant and Kathy Boyd
Dr. Karen Carlson and Dr. Grant Carlson
Warren and Julie Carson
Reid and Stacy Freeman
Bobby and Charlie Goldstein
Dr. Inger Hansen and Dr. Derek Fyfe
Sue and Chris Kane
Mike and Pam Kipniss
John and Emilie Knop
Cristina L. McNulty
Duke and Barbara Roos
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Redmon
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Rigby
Phil Southerland
Allan J. Tanenbaum
Mark and Lisa Tolbert
Marlan and Diane Wilbanks
Members of the Compass Society invite you to learn more about leadership giving and providing a bright future for Georgia's children living with type 1 diabetes.  Please call 404.250.1811 for more information.

Sugar Bowl - Bigger Than Ever, More Fun for Everyone!

Forty teams joined forces on Sunday, February 21, to raise funds for Camp Kudzu.  Haley Tucker, Honorary Chair, and Phil Southerland, Chair of the Event led the festivities, and are pleased that net proceeds are approaching goal! 

The monies raised at Sugar Bowl help make Camp happen and provide scholarships for campers.  Thanks to our Sponsors:

Arcadia Group
The Debbie Roos Hoppenfeld Fund
Team Type 1
Animas
Anonymous
Insulet, makers of the OmniPod
Chris and Susan Kane
Paul and Stephanie Stull

Prize Sponsors....
Brunswick Zone
David Lee and the Atlanta Hawks
Team Type 1
Willy's
Digital Blue
Queso-Melt

Volunteers made it happen!  A shout out to Haley, Phil, Lisa Klumok, John Knopp, Rebecca Rakoski, BJ Spencer and Emma Lee (phone outreach committee), David Lee, Patricia Ragsdale, Connie Rogers, Stacey Wallach, Sharon and Emily.  And a huge high five to Todd Treadwell who brought wonderful, tasty, appetizing, enticing and HEALTHY treats to eat.  His family and friends fed 185 people on Sunday!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SUGAR BOWL WINNERS
Prize Winners:
Best Team Name - Pumpers and Bumpers
Best Bowler, Girls' Division - Maggie Leptrone, 131
Best Bowler, Women's Division - Kaye Mutton, 187
Best Bowler, Boys' Division - Calvin Goff, 168
Best Bowler, Men's Division - Allen Mullins, 211

Most $ Raised
First Prize: "No Sugar Added", Kaye Mutton
Second Prize:  "Camp's Champs", Karen Carlson
Third Prize:  "Sugar Busters", Honorary Chairman Haley Tucker
Fourth Prize:  "Anna Banana Splits", Anna Treadwell
Fifth Prize:  "Brother, Can You Spare A Cupcake", Megan Consedine

Lane Dedications
William Boyd by Grant, Kathy and Samantha
Micah Kane, by the Kane Family
All Camp Kudzu Volunteers, by the Kudzu Staff
William Huenergardt by Harriette Wagner
Duke Roos by Bobby Klumok
Camp Kudzu's Campers by the Allens
Terry Bannister by Gordon Morrow, MD, and Karen Carlson, MD
Team Type 1 by The Coffsky Family
Maggie's Mob by the Winter Construction Companies
Stay tuned for the net proceeds - we're approaching goal of $30,000, and we're still counting...   

Teen Girls' Retreat was GREAT!  
Forty of the greatest girls in Georgia attended the teen girls' retreat last month, renewing friendships, meeting new girls, and getting a boost in living life fully with diabetes.  It was only 35 degrees Farenheit outside, but the spirit was warm.  Thank you to the terrific women who volunteered at this program and made it as special and good as it was:  Kelli O'Neil, Aimee Minton, Katie Van Galder, Caitlin Mobley, Kristin Echelberger, Ashlie Hale, Allie Tanner, Jodi Heflin, Staci Kies, Megan Smith, Jill Morrisey, Kaitlyn Dukes, Adria Francois, Leigh Richards, Chrissy Funaki, April Bumpus, Bethany Kinsey, Jenn Morrell, Jessie Hudson, Dr. Jen Badik, Gail Philbrick, Dianne Sanchez and Brandy Cochran.  And thank you to the only man allowed on site: Kurt Poling who moved mountains of luggage moving in and out! 

Maureen McGrath Honored

Maureen McGrath was celebrated by the Diabetic Youth Foundation in Berkley, California on November 14.  She and her brother were the honorees at a benefit for the Diabetic Youth Foundation (of California) and Bearskin Meadow Camp. 

The evening's honorees-Maureen and her brother, Terry McGrath

She had attended the camp as a 19 year old as counselor and continued to attend the camp for the following 17 years in multiple roles including camp director and head nurse and diabetes educator.  She was responsible for recruiting her brother to serve on the board of  the foundation for many years.

John Black, Maureen's husband and head tennis instructor this past summer at Camp Kudzu, and Maureen pictured at the Diabetic Youth Foundation of California Benefit.

Maureen has been a Board member and revered Clinician for Camp Kudzu for 10+ years!  Please join us in congratulating her.

Camp Kudzu Selected By the Chauncey Davis Foundation as a 2009 Recipient of the Community Impact Award

We are used to seeing Mr. Chauncey Davis on Sunday afternoons sacking quarterbacks and wearing number 92 for the Atlanta Falcons.  Luckily, his striking smile was visibly present and not his menacing defensive end stance when he glowingly presented our CEO, Alex Allen, with his foundation's award. 

Mr. Davis' mother is living with diabetes and he has witnessed firsthand the affects and impact of diabetes personally.  His personal experience and passion to make a difference in the lives of young people fueled the idea behind the Chauncey Davis Early Bird Foundation.   The foundation offers year-round health education and fitness programs that encourage youth to stay fit for life.

Camp Kudzu was selected for the award based on our contributions of providing a healthy camp community for campers to spend time in the outdoors, to be active and to improve their knowledge of diabetes health management skills. The financial award from the Chauncey Davis Early Bird Foundation is earmarked to provide scholarships for campers to attend camp this summer.   Young people of various ages will be able to attend camp because of Chauncey's generous gift.  Thank you!

 Have an idea?  Let us help you with YOUR fundraiser.  You too can send a child to camp.