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HypoActive rider on prime time TV
5 March, 2010 - 14:13 — moniqueRegular HypoActive Murray to Moyne cyclist and all-round cycle adventurer, Gavin Wright, made the Gold Coast news recently. Gavin's recent attempt at breaking the world record at altitude (he is waiting for confirmation) is an inspiring story for anyone - let alone for someone with type one diabetes!
Check out the story here:
http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/02/27/gold-coast-mans-inspirational-feat/
Stingrays Go The Distance
1 March, 2010 - 09:41 — laura2010 saw the fourth HypoActive MS MegaSwim team take to the water. Dubbed the 'Stingrays' the team stuck it out despite being down 3 swimmers due to injury!
Approaching lightning saw the pool evacuated for 20 minutes in the early hours of Saturday morning - many swimmers being glad of the reprieve. Once the danger had passed the swim recommenced and our intrepid team continued to smash out the laps.
AcT1vate - a Dynamic Success!
19 February, 2010 - 12:08 — moniqueAcT1vate – Type 1 Exercise Weekend – A Dynamic Success!
Are you watching the Olympics? Follow our Diabetic hope Kris Freeman!
16 February, 2010 - 13:43 — moniqueKris Freeman was the United States' best hope for a medal in the cross-country skiing events at the Winter Olympics. He also has Type 1 diabetes. Unfortunately, the fortnight didn't go to plan - despite four years of careful preparations.
AcT1vate - a Victorian First for People Living with Type One Diabetes
10 February, 2010 - 22:32 — moniqueMedia Release
Wednesday February 10, 2010
A weekend for adults with type one diabetes to learn how to best manage their condition while exercising will be run for the first time ever in Victoria on February 12-14.
JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes 2010 - Sarah Fisher's ride report
29 January, 2010 - 20:47 — moniqueSarah Fisher has lived with type one diabetes for a number of years. Once regularly active, she was hit with a mystery illness a few years ago which severely affected her health and changed her life forever. Despite these setbacks, and as a way to assist in her recovery, she has set an impressive challenge for herself: to complete the 2010 JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes and to raise money for research into type one diabetes. Here is her story of the 2010 experience.
Beginner’s Guide to the MS MegaSwim Extravaganza
22 December, 2009 - 08:28 — lauraThis is a bit of a guide for those participating in the MegaSwim for the first time – you know that there are 15 swimmers completing a relay over 24 hours, and that you need to get sponsors for the event and the proceeds go to the MS Society Go for Gold Scholarship program. But what else should you expect?
Ojos del Salado: extreme altitude cycling challenge 2009 - the report!
20 December, 2009 - 21:20 — moniqueIn November 2009, a team of three cyclists, one support driver and a dog flew to Chile to take on an extreme altitude cycling challenge in the high Andes. Read more
2010 Diabetic Tribute Calendar
20 December, 2009 - 20:56 — moniqueLooking for a present for someone who has everything?
Why not give them a 2010 Diabetic Tribute Calendar? The brainchild of the Gee family, this calendar promotes a whole range of diabetes-related events in Australia scheduled throughout 2010 including those run and coordinated by HypoActive. All proceeds from calendar sales goes towards JDRF.
To find out more or order your calendars online, please go to: