Join us this June in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for Diabetes Canada’s Pump Couture Fashion Show. The event will feature models of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and identities living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, Pump Couture will not only showcase fashion, but will highlight the models’ stories and experiences living with diabetes to bring visibility to an “invisible disease.”
The event, emceed by Dr. Michael Vallis, PhD, R. Psych, will feature a fashion show; cocktails and tapas; diabetes info hub with trade show booths; and both a silent and live auction; all while being inspired by brave models shining with confidence as they bring awareness to a disease that affects Canadians of all walks of life.
When: Friday, June 23, 2023
Where: O'Regan's Mercedes-Benz, Halifax
Tickets:
- $75 General Admission
- $100 VIP Reserved Seating
Agenda:
- Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
- Cocktail hour 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Fashion show 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Purpose
Currently there are 173,000 people living with diabetes in Nova Scotia with diabetes and these rates continue to rise.
Diabetes can be stigmatizing. More than one-third of people living with type 2 diabetes do not feel comfortable disclosing their condition to others. For those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, other people’s perceptions of diabetes can lead to experiences of guilt, shame, embarrassment, or isolation.
The Impact
In Support of Diabetes Canada’s D-Camps Programs
Proceeds from the Pump Couture Fashion Shows will help send kids from your community to D-Camps, providing them with the opportunity to enjoy a life-changing summer camp experience. Your support will help us reach our goal of raising $50,000 to send kids with type 1 diabetes to Camp Lion Maxwell and Camp Morton.
Type 1 diabetes introduces children, youth, and families to a new reality, one that can make some kids feel different from their friends. A diagnosis also brings with it a whole new set of skills to learn, including testing blood glucose (sugar) levels, priming needles for injection, and counting the daily intake of carbs. Many young people often find themselves being the only person at their school or in their community with diabetes and it can be challenging to accept a diagnosis.
Camp Lion Maxwell has become an integral part of the lives of children and families affected by diabetes. Situated on beautiful lake William in Lunenburg County, children attending camp will enjoy a traditional summer camp experience, while gaining a new level of independence in managing their diabetes. Your generosity can help send a child to camp and foster an atmosphere of inclusivity where campers gain a new level of independence in managing their type 1 diabetes and feel empowered to continue using the healthy practices they learn.
To learn more about D-Camps, visit www.diabetes.ca/dcamps
If interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact lindsay.wig@diabetes.ca
Not able to attend, but would like to support?
Location Details
June 23, 2023
5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
O'Regan's Mercedes-Benz
3585 Kempt Road
Halifax, NS
B3K 4X6
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