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Insulindependence Benefit Weekend 2006
April 25-29 Minnesota, USA
(Sponsored by the Epsilon Pi Alpha Fraternity of Gustavus Adolphus College) |
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Tuesday Evening, April 25 |
Free Interactive Diabetes and Exercise Discussion, led by Team Insulindependence and Dr. Rob Larson, MD-pediatric diabetologist. Event to be held at the student union, Gustavus Adolphus College. 7:00 p.m. No registration required. |
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Saturday, April 29 |
1:15 p.m. - Free Diabetes and Exercise Seminar (registration required) University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Campus
4:00 p.m. – Kids Ride with the Athletes – In conjunction with the seminar, pledging supporters are invited to join Olympian Chris Jarvis, along with Ironman Triathletes Amanda Parish and Peter Nerothin for a segment of Team Insulindependence’s 175-mile Weekend Tour. (More info / Get involved.) |
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Healthy Living, Healthy Attitude and the Future of Diabetes Technology
Chris Jarvis
Canadian Olympic Rowing Team, Boston Marathon Qualifier, Medtronic Spokesperson
Confronting a New Diagnosis
Amanda Parish
Ironman New Zealand Finisher
Experiences in Mountaineering with Diabetes
David Panofsky
IDEA 2000 co-founder/director, world-class cyclist and mountaineer
Fine Tuning the Human Engine with Diabetes Control and Exercise
Dr. Rob Larson, MD Pediatric Diabetologist
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Sunday, April 30 |
6:30 a.m. - Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride, Lakeville High School. All type-ones encouraged to join and/or cheer on Team Insulindependence during Minnesota’s most heralded century ride.
10:00am – 1:00pm - French Toast Benefit Breakfast, St. Peter VFW.
2:00 p.m. - Post Race Wrap-Up: beverages and snacks, meet the team and volunteers Lakeville High School.
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