Kris Freeman Visits Diabetes Camps
U.S. cross-country skier and type 1 diabetic Kris Freeman, called a "hero" for athletes with diabetes, is visiting 14 diabetes camps this summer. Freeman, who finished his Olympic race despite a severely low blood sugar episode, will spend the day at camp to share his amazing Olympic story and encourage young campers with diabetes to continue pursuing their dreams – despite setbacks and obstacles.
The video above chronicles Freeman's Olympic experience and personal story of perseverance, acceptance and determination in the face of diabetes. It's an inspiring story that other people with diabetes can learn from. This week, Kris Freeman (diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 10 years ago at age 19), kicks off his 6th annual diabetes summer camp tour with Eli Lilly and Company.
Take note of the following camp schedule:
Leg One
June 9 – Camp EDI, Fredericktown, Mo.
June 10 – Camp Hot Shots, Louisville, Neb.
June 11 – Camp Sweet Pea, Loveland, Colo.
June 14 – Camp Koral Kids, Coral Springs, Fla.
June 16 – Camp Sandcastle, Corpus Christi, Texas
Leg Two
July 7 – Camp Colorado, Denver, Colo.
July 8 – Camp Hertko Hollow, Boone, Iowa
July 9 – Camp Diabetes Solutions, Oklahoma City, Okla.
July 10 – Bearskin Meadow Camp, Concord, Calif.
July 12 – Camp Aldersgate, Little Rock, Ark.
July 13 – Camp Wanna Cure, San Diego, Calif.
July 14 – Diabetes Camp at Camp Crestfield, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Leg Three
Aug 13 – Camp Carefree, New Durham, N.H.
Aug 18 – Camp Nejada, Stillwater, N.J.