I Challenge Diabetes
Founded by former Canadian Olympic rower and type 1 diabetic, Chris Jarvis, I Challenge Diabetes was created to help in supporting those effected by type 1 diabetes.
I Challenge Diabetes has made a profound impact on the lives of individuals with type 1 diabetes by fostering a supportive and empowering community. Through its diverse programs, participants gain confidence, build lasting connections, and develop resilience to face the challenges of diabetes. The organization’s initiatives have led to improved physical and mental well-being, inspiring countless individuals to live boldly and embrace their potential, regardless of diabetes.
Your donation will make an impact
The funds raised through the Cycle For Type 1 will be used to remove financial barriers to program participation. This support will ensure that individuals can access these life-changing programs, regardless of their financial means. By providing donations, we can empower more people with type 1 diabetes to participate in these activities, helping them conquer type 1 diabetes and lead limitless lives.
Programs Offered
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Adventure programs, ranging from 3-day hikes to 10-day canoe trips. Whether it's managing a low blood sugar on the side of a mountain or assisting with an injection in the middle of a lake, these programs are designed to empower and support. Each adventure cultivates resilience and confidence, creating a supportive community where people can thrive and push their limits together.
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I Challenge Diabetes sports camps are immersive multi-day experiences designed for youth to connect with peers who also have type 1 diabetes while engaging in enjoyable activities. These camps integrate physical exercise with diabetes management, creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where people can have fun, build friendships, and develop valuable skills!
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I Challenge Diabetes retreats offer engaging skill development activities and team-building opportunities. Participants receive coaching within a dynamic, collaborative peer group, with programs tailored to various interest areas, including : Adventure, Leadership skills, and Diabetes Management. These retreats provide a supportive environment where individuals can grow, connect, and enhance their abilities in both personal and diabetes management aspects
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Diabuddies is an awareness campaign dedicated to ensuring that students with Type 1 Diabetes are safe, empowered, and accepted within their school communities. The initiative aims to embrace understanding, support, inclusion, and helping students with T1D navigate their school experience with confidence and comfort.
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I Challenge Diabetes workshops offer an opportunity for people to get together, connect and build community.
Simeon’s connection with I Challenge Diabetes
My journey with I Challenge Diabetes began in the spring of 2022 at a leadership retreat in Canmore, AB. For the first time, I met others who shared my condition, ending the isolation I had felt in my struggles. Later that year, I was fortunate to move to Ontario, where I joined the sports camp team during the summer of 2022. Since the summer of 2023, my primary role has been as an adventure leader, where I help people with diabetes connect, challenge and explore.
