Many of our Team Diabetes members come to us with a very personal connection to diabetes and running with the team is only a part of their story. One of our newest team members, Michelle Appleton, ran with Team Diabetes in the Toronto GoodLife Marathon on May 6th and hasn’t slowed down since! Many of Michelle’s family members live with diabetes and struggle each and every day with the disease. Driven by the desire to create awareness and inspired by her family, Michelle ran with the team and raised much needed funds for the Canadian Diabetes Association. 

Registration Deadlines

Victoria, October 7, 2012 - register by August 3
Vienna, April 14, 2013 - register by October 31
Edinburgh, May 25 - 26, 2013 - register by November 23
Reykjavik, August 24, 2013 - register by March 1,
Amsterdam, October 20, 2013 - register by April 5

Webinars and Information Nights

Team Diabetes Webinar - July 23
Join us for this free Team Diabetes webinar to learn how you can walk, run or hike in exciting international and Canadian events including Victoria, Vienna, Edinburgh and Reykjavik! We’ll provide an overview of the program and events, offer tips on how you can fundraise successfully and answer any questions you may have about how you can cross the finish line with Team Diabetes! 

Fundraising Webinar - July 31
Kick your Team Diabetes fundraising campaign into high gear with this interactive, fundraising-focused webinar! Join Team Diabetes staff, participants and alumni from across the country to discuss effective fundraising, planning and execution as well as to share “team member tested” ideas that will get you to your goal. Whether you are thinking of signing up for Team Diabetes or already part of the team, this will be time well spent!

Team Diabetes Meet and Greet - Edmonton, July 26
Come mingle with current team members, alumni and future members of Team Diabetes and find out about exciting, upcoming events including Vienna, Edinburgh and Reykjavik! This event is open to everyone so whether you are a seasoned alumni or just heard about the program, we hope you can make it!

You can also contact one of our staff members at any time for more details on the event(s) you are most interested in.

Walk or run with Team Diabetes in Edinburgh, the “Athens of the North”! Perhaps best known for its formidable castles such as Edinburgh and Craigmillar, by the late 18th century many new public buildings were built in the Greek neo-classical style. This, in addition to being one of the historical centres of the Age of Enlightenment, gave rise to the nickname ‘Athens of the North’. Outside the city, the landscapes are just as striking as the architecture. From the East Lothian beaches to the Pentland Hills, the beauty of the Scottish countryside is truly captivating. Whether your interests take you to the many historical sites, off the beaten path or a combination of both, Edinburgh and area is a destination not to be missed.

Summer is here and the heat is on! It’s important to continue your training throughout the summer months but ensure you are doing so in a safe way so that you don’t overheat or become dehydrated. Here are a few tips to keep it keep you cool on your summer walks or runs. 

Summer can present some fundraising challenges. People are away on vacation, occupied with their other summer activities or playing catch-up from previous months. With Team Diabetes events happening year-round, it’s important to maintain your fundraising momentum even if you cannot connect with your donors face to face. A great way to do this is online. Social media is a powerful tool to reach people while still having a personal touch. Read on for a small sampling of the social media platforms you can use.