Triabuddies

Back by popular demand are the most adventurous kids on the planet: Triabuddies (formerly known as the Insulindependence IronKiDz) Fifteen lucky kids (ages 9-12) will be selected to travel to the American Southwest this November for a trip that will surely change their lives. Under the guidance of certified wilderness guides and experienced diabetes mentors, the Triabuddies will embark on a 3-day sail- and kayaking journey to the Channel Islands off the California Coast. They’ll work as a team to prove to themselves that they have what it takes to overcome diabetes in the face of adversity.

On November 19, the Triabuddies will reach Santa Barbara, then voyage to Phoenix to meet their designated training buddy from the Triabetes team. Each of the Triabuddies will have worked with one of athletes over the course of the summer as they trained for the 2009 Arizona Ironman.

On Sunday, the day of the Ironman, the Triabuddies will use the diabetes management skills they obtained on their adventure to help their training buddy cross the finish line. Together, they’ll continue to make history as a part of the Triabetes project.

Athlete Locations:

• Madison,WI
• San Francisco,CA
• San Diego,CA
• East Amherst,NY
• Boise,ID
• Forked River,NJ
• Denver,CO
• Valparaiso,IN
• Battle Creek,MI
• Boone,NC

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