Thank you for your time last night. I really really appreciate listening to your ideas and the experiences you have had. I feel very fortunate to have someone with such experienced expertise to call on. It helps to make all this stuff not seem so lonely. I will think of you on the start line each morning as I look down and read my pump.

I am truly grateful for your help.  I hope we will connect in the future and see each other at the same races!

Stephanie

Adult T1
BC Bike Race Competitor 2011
(7Day Mountain bike challenge)

The opportunity to do something new and to meet other teens with diabetes was an experience I am glad I didn’t pass up!  I think it would be fun if we tried to do something like this again, I think the row in the afternoon was just the right length of time for me.

My favourite memory of the day is practising rowing on the machines in the boathouse when we were racing. (Thank you! ) I want to thank you for organizing such an amazing day and for taking the time to be there with us.

Amanda

Teen Participant (words from a first time challenger)

First of all, I must say how much I appreciate you reaching out to our Type 1 youth and also taking the time to answer all the notes that come your way.  It must be very time consuming but please know that it is valuable time spent with the information you do share. It’s one thing to follow “guidelines”. But when it comes to dealing with unique circumstances it is so valuable to be able to connect with others in similar situations and hear how they handle things – always keeping in mind that each person/body may respond differently. Hearing or reading these experiences at least helps broaden our understanding and I know for me, helps me to anticipate or “problem solve” a little more effectively.

Heather 

Teen T1's Mother
Email Dialogue & Support 

Jill and I wanted to thank you for the amazing two days [snowshoe trek and diabetes check] we had last week and all the work and effort you put into making them possible!  We have had lots of positive feedback from those who participated and we are looking forward to working with you again!

Keep up the good work!

Angela Bishop  
BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker