With my new job, one of my responsibilities is running the Eastern Iowa JDRF Facebook page. This is actually really fun, because I enjoy interacting with the families and use it as one way to reach all of them. This week, I asked the families to post a picture of their diabetic child participating in one of their 2012 activities. I also asked them to caption the pictures "T1D Won't stop (child's name) from...". I got such an outstanding response, that I decided to take the pictures and place them into a collage.
I wanted to share this with everyone on my blog for a couple reasons. First, I think the project turned out awesome. Secondly, I wanted everyone to see that T1D doesn't have to control or stop our kids from participating in the activities that they love.
It's true that T1D have a "little" extra work and preparation to do during and before the game...but that doesn't slow these kids down. Just like the saying goes.."It takes a little more to make a champion", these kids are all champions.
I also encourage any of you that are not Facebook friends with Eastern Iowa JDRF, to do so immediately. I promise I will accept your request.
