SLAM DUNK FOR DIABETES
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SLAM DUNK FOR DIABETES
June 25-27, 2025
Hubble Middle School
Warrenville
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Wheaton Lions Club volunteers were out early to hand out basketballs to each of the kids attending the Slam Dunk for Diabetes Basketball Camp for kids (5-12) with Type One Diabetes.
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Wheaton Lions Club was the primary sponsor and happy to support Slam Dunk for Diabetes summer camp, held at Hubble Middle School June 25-27th, 2025. Camp organizers, nurses, coaches, and volunteers welcomed nearly 50 campers for three days of basketball and camaraderie. As Lions, we were grateful for the opportunity to support Slam Dunk with a grant, as well as be present to help in the medal ceremony, where the infectious energy of the experience culminates in the campers sharing their success with parents and camp personnel.
Thank you, Slam Dunk, for the opportunity to support one of our Six Pillars of Service, by partnering with you in your important work for kids with Diabetes.
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About Slam Dunk for Diabetes
A simple conversation in 2003 between a patient named Joan and her diabetes educator, Monica Joyce, sparked the idea for Slam Dunk. The patient’s husband was on the board of directors of the Chicago Bulls. Joan knew all too well the challenges of managing diabetes. She understood the importance and need for children living with diabetes to learn how to balance food, exercise and insulin with a healthy dose of fun.
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Slam Dunk on fear. Slam Dunk on doubt. Slam Dunk on everything that’s holding you back.
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Kids ages 6 - 18 attend four-day, half-day camps across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Each day, they’re encouraged to build confidence, make new friends and learn some new skills on the court.
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Self-management, confidence building, and education are the foundation of good decision-making on and off the basketball court. Slam Dunk kids’ experiences and support are sustained through:
• Multi-day camps
• One-day clinics
• Informative website
• Family education
• Research programs
The Mission
Slam Dunk for Diabetes camps empower Type 1 and 2 kids to have fun and learn how to actively manage their health. Our day camps are FREE and are specifically designed for kids with diabetes to learn basketball, be supported, motivated and lead healthy, happy lives.
The Vision
We envision a world where every kid with diabetes confidently and independently embraces an active, energetic, and healthy lifestyle with few limitations.
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For more information go to slamdunkkids.org.