Hey Everyone,

Well we have made it through winter and onto Spring which is warmly welcomed! HypoActive has been preparing well for the seasons ahead.  We will be running a record number of events over 2009/10 and if I can say so myself they will all be very awesome.
Our first big event is the very laid back, very family friendly, walk round Albert Park Lake for the 2009 JDRF Walk for the Cure.
If you haven't already, please register as part of our team at: 
http://walk.jdrf.org.au/register.asp?pType=2&pTeam=158&pCorpFamily=1&pState=Victoria&s=1&tUrBp=1
Those who register will be able to get our very new 2009/10 tee-shirt for free!  We will also have more tee-shirts for sale on the day for $20.  Kind of an easy choice, isn't it?!  But make sure you get your friends and family to support you, and also bring them down on the day.  Very laid back, and all welcome (even the four legged variety!).
We are also very excited to launch AcT1vate, a weekend dedicated entirely to getting the most out of exercise as a type one diabetic.  Check out the details, and make sure you register your interest before all spots run out!

Til next month,
 
Monique

BE INSPIRED
 

2009 TYPE 1 DIABETIC TEAM CYCLING CHALLENGE
 

An attempt to break the world record for cycling at high altitude - and doing it with a team of people with type one diabetes!

Gavin Wright, a long time member of the HypoActive annual Murray to Moyne challenge, is gearing up for an international challenge of epic proportions.  Read his story and learn about this incredible task he and four others are preparing for this November 2009.  Read more here:
hypoactive.org/content/ojos-del-salado-%E2%80%93-tough-stuff
 
Triathlons in the US, and Marathons in Europe
 
As the summer draws to a close in the Northern Hemisphere, a few remaining big events loom on the sporting calendar.
Want to be inspired?

BERLIN MARATHON - SEPTEMBER 20

 
Over 40 people with diabetes will be particpating in the marathon, receiving specialist support at regular intervals throughout the race, under the guidance of Ulrike Thurm.  Ulrike runs the IDAA in Germany (the International Diabetic Athletes Assoc) and is a type one Diabetes Educator who has spent time researching and working in Australia.  For more information on this amazing organisation and support, visit:
http://www.postparker.com/blog/2009/jogging-in-diabetes-at-the-berlin-marathon-with-diabetes-are-cared-for/
 

LONGHORN TRIATHLON (TEXAS) - OCTOBER 25TH

A team of athletes with type one diabetes will be completing this full Ironman triathlon course on October 25th.  The triathlon team is associated with the Team Type 1 cycling team.  More information can be found here:
http://www.teamtype1.org/2009tri.shtml
 

 
BECOME INVOLVED

WHAT'S THE BUZZ? SEPTEMBER 18, MELBOURNE CBD

Diabetes Australia - Victoria are calling for volunteers to help sell Buzz Day merchandise on Friday 18 September 2009.

You can volunteer at a variety of different times and places in and around the Melbourne CBD. DAV are happy to work around any schedule!  Call Tom or Bonnie on 1300 136 588 or email buzzday@diabetesvic.org.au  to register your availability to help.
 

YOUR CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED WITH HYPOACTIVE

For HypoActive to run the events we do requires a huge amount of time and energy from a small band of committed volunteers.  If you would like to join us and help ease the load, we would love to have you on board.  
Should you wish to nominate for a position, commit to being part of our committee, and or just help us out from time to time, please email our current hardworking (who will shortly be leaving us) secretary, Meg: meg@hypoactive.org
 
 

HAVE YOU EVER COMPLETED A MULTI-DAY BIKE RIDE?

HypoActive is compiling a resource for people interested in multi-day bike rides.  If you would like to share your experiences, please contact Monique at monique@hypoactive.org  You will be asked to complete a short questionnaire.
 

ASTRO BOY MOVIE NIGHT

 
Enjoy a night out at the movies (private screening), and help raise money to fund research into a cure for Type 1 Diabetes at the same time.
Tickets are $18, or $25 with a regular popcorn and Coke.
All tickets must be pre-paid, if you are interested in coming along see the flyer here:  sites/default/files/Astro%20Boy%20order%20form.pdf
 

BE ACTIVE!

BRISBANE TO THE GOLD COAST CYCLE CHALLENGE, OCTOBER 11

 
HypoActive will once again be fielding a team in this Queensland event, which also supports Diabetes Australia - Queensland.
Should you wish to join us, please check out our website for more information, here:
http://www.hypoactive.org/content/wilson-htm-brisbane-gold-coast-cycle-challenge-2009
 
 

WALK FOR THE CURE - ALBERT PARK LAKE OCTOBER 18, FROM 11.30AM

The annual Walk for the Cure is on again at Albert Park Lake on October 18, and once again HypoActive will be there in our stunning t-shirts and with a smile doing a lap of the Lake!  We'd love to have you join us. 

Should the weather comply, we have been known to finish the day refreshing our spirits at the nearby Belgium Beer Garden.

Walk to Cure Diabetes is a great day out, full of fun and a great opportunity to socialise with fellow HA-ers, build some high quality exercise karma and raise funds to help JDRF with their ground-breaking diabetes research!  We'd love you, along with your family, friends and pets to join us for this Sunday stroll and for lunch afterwards. Please register on the JDRF website and join our team at http://walk.jdrf.org.au/register.asp?pType=2&pTeam=158&pCorpFamily=1&pState=Victoria&s=1&tUrBp=1
 
HypoActive team members who register on the JDRF website and fundraise will receive our 2009/10 tee shirt free.
 
If you need any further details on this fine, fun event, please don't hesitate to contact Laura our activities coordinator at laura@hypoactive.org

INAUGURAL DIABETES CAMP ON THE GREAT VICTORIAN BIKE RIDE FOR 18-25 YR OLDS.

 
Young adults with type 1 diabetes can gain a subsidised place on the Great Victorian Bike Ride (GVBR) this year through Diabetes Camps Victoria (DCV).
This year's route follows the Great Ocean Road, covering 550km in just nine days. The journey is a chance for participants to increase their knowledge of how to manage their diabetes in a physically challenging, fun, supportive environment. DCV organise annual camps for children and young people with type 1 diabetes in Victoria. This is the first time they have organising a camp in conjunction with the Great Victorian Bike Ride.
 
The GVBR type one camp is for 18-25 year olds. If you would like to take part or require more information, contact Linda Douglas on +61 3 9667 1746 or email:   ldouglas@diabetesvic.org.au

FEBRUARY 12,13, 14 2010 - WEEKEND RETREAT FOR TYPE ONES: ALL ABOUT EXERCISE

 
After months of planning, HypoActive and Diabetes Australia - Victoria can proudly announce the launch of AcT1vate, a weekend dedicated entirely to helping you get the most out of exercise while managing type one diabetes. 

AcT1vate will be held from February 12 to the 14th, 2010 in Parkville near Melbourne University. 

Over the course of the weekend you will hear and learn from experts in

• exercise physiology and diabetes,
• insulin pumps and latest diabetes management technologies,
• diabetes management adjustments for exercise, and
• a variety of sporting experts and coaches to assist you in your training goals.

The weekend is designed to be of benefit for anyone with type one diabetes, regardless of:

• current fitness level
• sporting experience, or
• specialisation in uncommon activities

Check out more information and register your interest here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=oInSC9IgIrPIBxDBsxrSIQ_3d_3d

 

MEMBER UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS TO JANA CRONIN ON THE BIRTH OF HER TWIN BOYS, AUGUST 31

On behalf of everyone at HypoActive, we would like to congratulate Jana and John Cronin on the birth of their twins.  News from Jana below, with some pictures of the very cute babies on our website

Hey Everyone,

We are very excited to announce the safe arrival of our precious twins

Xavier Paul & Simon Ray

They were born on Monday 31st August, weighing 8lb 10oz and 8lb 1oz (yes very big boys, I was big but never guessed they would be that big!). Their arrival was trouble free, which was great.

We have now been out of hospital for 3 nights and the boys have been very good, considering we are still learning all the settling tricks. But it is all just amazing, they are so cute and perfect.

Cheers John, Jana, Xavier and Simon xxoo

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