AYUDA Volunteers
Laurie Basloe was a volunteer as as a camp counselor for the first time this summer. As early as when she was 24 years old, she had diabetes, but has never been to a diabetes camp until Campo Amigo Ecuador. She as shocked at how a lot of diabetics were not properly educated. There were a lot of misconceptions about diabetes that the campers had, especially the fear of many that that they were doomed to become blind and fat.
“I was baffled by a girl who ate only apples, cucumbers, and broccoli for fear of not being in control if she ate other foods,” Laurie said. “As each day passed, it was incredible to see how much the girls grew and how eager they were to continue learning more about their health. I was proud to be at Campo Amigo as a counselor, role model, friend and camper in my own way.”
Laurie would like to join the Belize camp in 2008, in a country where 12% of the population have diabetes and where healthcare professionals on diabetes are practically unknown. AYUDA would also like to bring camps to Bermuda and Eastern Europe. A lot of help is needed. Volunteers do their best, bt of course, funding is needed.
September 10 2010 05:06 am | Camp