HypoActive

The Murray to Moyne is being held on April 1 and 2 and isn't very far away! The HypoActive team will be riding from Swan Hill to Port Fairy, which has been made possible thanks to the support of sponsors Novo and Medtronic. Other supporters of the event include First Track Adventures (www.firsttrack.com.au), the nut bloke (www.thenutbloke.com), Delaware North, and Bunyip Foodworks (www.foodworks.com.au).

Thank you for supporting such a great event.  Last minute items such as team shirts and extra finger prickers are being brought in to make sure we are as successful on the road as our previous attempts.

Donations

Donations for the charity Diabetes Camp Victoria can be made at the Bendigo Bank. 

Should you wish to receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donation, please email Dan Seller (dan_seller@yahoo.com.au) and include your name, mailing address, amount and date of donation.

Banking details are: BSB 633-000, Account no. 125499830, Account Name: Hypoactive

See the M2M General Media Release

The Team

The 2006 M2M team consists of:

• Daniel Seller
• Adrian Connard
• Michelle Forrest
• Gavin Wright
• Paul Lynch
• Mike Morgan
• Cath Stephensen
• Greg Kasker
• Andrew Elston
• Monique Hanley

The equally important support crew consists of:

• Carolyn Maxwell
• Laura Rostron
• Matt Warry
• Cath Machell
• Simon Quick

See attached map for route details.

About the Murray to Moyne

'Woody's Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay' originated in 1987 when a group of Port Fairy residents thought the concept was a great way to fundraise for their local hospital.  The ride has grown to involve over 1600 cyclists, who all ride in relay teams raising money for their selected health-related charity.  Each team must complete a 520km journey within 24 hours by undertaking relay bike lengths.  Teams ride into the night and in all weather conditions.  The strong spirit of the weekend is largely drawn from the commitment each rider has to supporting their health-related charity.

In 2003 a team consisting entirely of type 1 diabetics made history by completing the challenge while successfully managing their blood sugars and insulin needs. The challenge was such a success that in 2004 the diabetic team was expanded, with fundraising efforts directed towards supporting Diabetes Camps Victoria.  In 2005 the team joined forces with Diabetes Australia - Victoria, who along with their own riding team contributed to a record fundraising tally for Diabetes Camps Victoria - some $15,000.

In 2006, HypoActive will again enter a type 1 diabetic team in the Murray to Moyne alongside Diabetes Australia - Victoria.  Both teams will fundraise for Diabetes Camps Victoria.

A substantial amount of work and personnel are involved in coordinating the weekend challenge, including transport of bikes and riders, a dedicated support crew throughout the ride, catering and accommodation.

Teams participating in the Murray to Moyne usually represent a geographical area supporting their local hospital, etc.  The HypoActive - DAV teams represent a community where the only common bond is type 1 diabetes.  This representation therefore is not geographically bound, but rather is sourced from any community affected by type 1 diabetes.

The HypoActive - DAV teams actively encourage exercise and promotion of the positive contribution exercise has to day-to-day management of diabetes and overall health.

Riders and support crew are expected to cover their contribution to the event insurance ($60.50) and make a concerted fundraising effort towards the team's selected charity.  Should this effort exceed $2,000, entry fees will be refunded by DAV.  All other costs and items are covered by sponsorship or donated for the weekend.

More info: www.murraytomoyne.com.au

Read about our 2005 trip here.

About Diabetes Camps Victoria

Diabetes Camps Victoria run a series of camps for children with type 1 diabetes.  The group is coordinated by DAV, The Royal Children's Hospital and the Monash Medical Centre.  The camps involve:

"Fun and adventure, and have proven to be one of the most effective ways to give young people living with diabetes a chance to be independent and learn about their condition with the support of their peers and trained health professionals. The children attending our camp all have diabetes and are insulin dependent, and have between two and four injections a day.

Children with diabetes may never spend a night away from their home, and often have never met another child of their own age with diabetes, it can be a very isolating time in their life. Many children learn at camp to give their first insulin injection. This is a milestone."

More info: www.dav.org.au