At their noon meeting on March 4, members of the Rotary Club of Lawrenceville learned about the week-long summer camp, Camp Kudzu, where children with type 1 diabetes can be educated, inspired, and empowered.  Alex Allen, the Executive Director, shared a video about the programs offered in the child and teen programs and then discussed the history of this organization which depends heavily on volunteer efforts and donations.  Camp Kudzu has been in operation for 14 years and serves children from 69 Georgia counties.  Over 300 volunteer workers help with the three camp sessions they offer each year.  Six hundred children participate in the camps held at Camp Twin Lakes and at Cabbage Patch Kids.  She demonstrated the steady growth of the organization over the years.  The program helps families so they can gain confidence, make connections with other like them, and learn more about handling the disease.  For more information, the website is www.campkudzu.com.

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