Diabetes Ride, Idaho May 17, 2009
Diabetes Ride, Idaho May 17, 2009
The 14th Annual Diabetes Ride
Presented by M3
Welcome to the Diabetes Ride!
The Diabetes Ride is a pledged equestrian trail ride that began in 1995 and has been running annually since that time. We hope you’ll plan to join us every year! The Diabetes Ride benefits both Camp Hodia (Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs) and Humphreys Diabetes Center in Boise.
Anyone may participate in this trail ride. We encourage all of our participants to collect pledges for their ride and turn them in on the day of the ride. If you collect more than $175 in pledges, you ride for FREE! We often have riders that collect more than $500 in pledges—sometimes as much as several thousand dollars! That money is put to great use and is much appreciated by the staff at both Camp Hodia and Humphries Diabetes Center! Read more about Camp Hodia and their programs at www.hodia.org, and read more about Humphreys Diabetes Center at www.hdiabetescenter.org.
Event Date: May 17, 2009
Ride Schedule:
10AM—12PM Registration Opens
10AM First Group of Riders On Trail
3:30PM Must complete ride and clear all checkpoints to be eligible for Ride Prizes.
1:30 - 3:30 PM Buffet Style BBQ dinner
3:30PM Ride Awards Ceremony, Raffle & Silent Auction
Ride Rules:
How to Play & Win
Registration this year is $35 and is mandatory for all adult riders. Registration for kids 12 and under is just $12. The registration fee includes a raffle ticket & BBQ dinner and an official Diabetes Ride t-shirt. You will also receive $5 in raffle tickets if you preregister prior to the event. Preregister now by clicking here.
In order to be eligible for one of the prize incentives listed on this site, you must:
1. Follow the contest and ride rules.
2. Turn in a minimum of $175 in collected pledges (cash, check or money orders) the day of the ride.
To be eligible for Ride Prize Incentives you must turn in all your pledges on the day of the ride. Additional pledges can be turned in after the day of the Ride, and while very appreciated, will not be counted toward your day of Ride Prize Incentive Total. Those competing for Grand Prizes will be able to pick their prize in order of pledge amounts turned in on Ride day from highest to lowest.
Before the Ride
Sponsors may make a flat pledge of $10, $25 or $100 (or any sum of their choice) to support your fundraising on behalf of Humphreys Diabetes Center & Camp Hodia. Pledges must be turned in at the time you check-in for the Diabetes Ride. Checks should be made out to Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs or IDYP. (TIP – Collect your pledges at the time the pledge is made!) Print the required information on the sponsor sheet and provide a tax-deductible receipt to the person making the pledge (these may be printed out on this website).
Day of the Ride
Plan on packing your own CHAIRS for seating to eat and enjoy the awards ceremony. We also request that you bring a bucket for dipping your own horse water. Registration begins at 10:00 am. Take your registration form and waiver with you and check in at the registration table. After you have registered you will receive your safety orientation and ride instructions at the trail head. For safety reasons and to relieve congestions, horses MAY NOT be at the registration area! Please leave your equine friends safely tethered to the trailer while you do your paperwork!
The first group of riders will leave at 10:00 am. Groups of riders will be allowed out of camp on staggered departure times. THIS IS NOT A SPEED OR TIMED EVENT! If you intend to ride you must begin by 12:00 pm and be finished by 3:30 pm to be eligible for prizes.
During the Ride
The courses are clearly marked. The checkpoints and water/rest stations are conveniently located. Please observe all posted rules and instructions as outlined in this brochure and included in your registration packet. Racing or unsafe riding will not be tolerated on the course - careless riding will result in you being asked to leave the ride. Again, this is not a timed event!
About Us
The staff of Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs that runs Hodia Kids Camp, Hodia Shooting Stars, Hodia Teen Camp and Hodia Ski Camp are dedicated to improving the lives of children and teens with diabetes in the state of Idaho. Actually, our programs serve many communities outside Idaho and we have participants from surrounding states including Oregon and Utah. In addition, we have participants come from as far away as Alaska, the Chicago area and California! Many of the staff have been with Camp Hodia for well over 20 years. Many of our staff dedicate well over 2 weeks each year to serving the needs of Idaho's kids with diabetes. We are proud that we continue to have NO PAID staff—but all the work seems to get done!
Our Purpose
First of all, camp is fun. But it also offers kids the opportunity to share common experiences, to meet others with diabetes, and to form meaningful friendships. For many campers this is their first time away from home. Our programs strive to foster self-esteem and self-reliance in a safe, healthy environment. Campers learn self care, good nutrition and blood-sugar control. They are shown how to balance meals with activity and exercise. Many campers learn to give their first insulin shot - a big step toward independence. We know the realities of diabetes are not easy, but our goal is to help the lives of the campers to be happy, healthy and productive.
Except for the information posted by participants on the message board, medical information found on this website is reviewed by our medical staff prior to posting. The purpose of posting medical advice on this website is to assist kids and teens with excellent care of their diabetes.
Contact:
Lisa Henning
Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs Executive Director
lisa1@hodia.org
(208) 371-2020
fax (208) 322-0402
1701 N. 12th St.
Boise, ID 83702
For Shooting Stars, Kid's Camp or Teen Camp (summer camps), contact Don Scott by e-mail, phone or mail at:
Don Scott, R.N.
Director, Hodia Summer Camp
(208) 336-6829
don@hodia.org
For Hodia Ski Camp (winter camp), contact Matthew Brown by e-mail, phone or mail at:
Matthew Brown, M.D.
Director, Hodia Ski Camp
(208) 880-3745
matt@hodia.org
