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PAL helps put smiles on children’s faces
Airline helps send Labrador kids living with type 1 diabetes to summer camp
St. John’s, NL (July 23, 2010) – Two children from Labrador will soon be boarding a flight to St. John’s to attend the Canadian Diabetes Association’s summer camp thanks to the generosity of Provincial Airlines.
“We’re very proud to support these families and offer them an opportunity to send their child to summer camp,” says Sherry Burt, FBO Marketing and Sales Manager with Provincial Airlines. “Provincial Airlines is thrilled to play a part in helping these children attend camp.”
The Canadian Diabetes Association’s Camp Douwanna is the only camp of its kind for children living with type 1 diabetes. This summer approximately 80 children from Newfoundland & Labrador will enjoy an authentic camp experience while having all of their diabetes needs monitored by a dedicated team of trained medical professionals.
Alexis Engram of Goose Bay is one of the children who will be attending Camp Douwanna which is located in Bishop’s Falls. “This is one week of the year where Alexis can be around other children her age who also live with the disease,” states Alexis’ mom Kelly. “This is a great learning experience and when she returns home she’s a book of knowledge.”
Learn more about the Canadian Diabetes Association’s Summer Camp and programs to support people living with diabetes by visiting diabetes.ca or phone 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).
About the Canadian Diabetes Association
Across the country, the Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. We are supported in our efforts by a community-based network of volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals, researchers and partners. By providing education and services, advocating on behalf of people with diabetes, supporting research and translating research into practical applications - we are delivering on our mission. Visit diabetes.ca or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464) for more information.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Saturday, July 24
Alexis will depart from Goose Bay airport at 1:10 p.m. Please advise if you’d like a photo opportunity with the family.
For more information, please contact:
Sherry Calder
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Canadian Diabetes Association
Tel: 1-800-326-7712, ext 3529
or
Sherry Butt
FBO Marketing and Sales Manager
Provincial Airlines
Office: (709)576-3431
Cell: (709)690-8583