Helping Type 1 Diabetics Go All Day and Night. An associated community network group of Diabetes Australia - Victoria

'Woody's Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay' originated in 1987 when a group of
Port Fairy residents thought the concept was a great way to fundraise for
their local hospital.  The ride has grown to involve over 1600 cyclists,
who all ride in relay teams raising money for their selected health-related
charity.  Each team must complete a 520km journey within 24 hours by
undertaking relay bike lengths.  Teams ride into the night and in all
weather conditions.  The strong spirit of the weekend is largely drawn from
the commitment each rider has to supporting their health-related charity.


In 2003 a team consisting entirely of type 1 diabetics made history by
completing the challenge while successfully managing their blood sugars and
insulin needs. The challenge was such a success that in 2004 the diabetic
team was expanded, with fundraising efforts directed towards supporting
Diabetes Camps Victoria.  In 2005 the team joined forces with Diabetes
Australia - Victoria, who along with their own riding team contributed to a
record fundraising tally for Diabetes Camps Victoria - some $15,000.


In 2006, HypoActive will again enter a type 1 diabetic team in the Murray
to Moyne alongside Diabetes Australia - Victoria.  Both teams will
fundraise for Diabetes Camps Victoria.


A substantial amount of work and personnel are involved in coordinating the
weekend challenge, including transport of bikes and riders, a dedicated
support crew throughout the ride, catering and accommodation.


Teams participating in the Murray to Moyne usually represent a geographical
area supporting their local hospital, etc.  The HypoActive - DAV teams
represent a community where the only common bond is type 1 diabetes.  This
representation therefore is not geographically bound, but rather is sourced
from any community affected by type 1 diabetes.


The HypoActive - DAV teams actively encourage exercise and promotion of the
positive contribution exercise has to day-to-day management of diabetes and
overall health.


Riders and support crew are expected to cover their contribution to the
event insurance ($60.50) and make a concerted fundraising effort towards
the team's selected charity.  Should this effort exceed $2,000, entry fees
will be refunded by DAV.  All other costs and items are covered by
sponsorship or donated for the weekend.


More info: www.murraytomoyne.com.au


Read about our 2005 trip here


About Diabetes Camps Victoria


Diabetes Camps Victoria run a series of camps for children with type 1
diabetes.  The group is coordinated by DAV, The Royal Children's Hospital
and the Monash Medical Centre.  The camps involve:


       "Fun and adventure, and have proven to be one of the most effective
       ways to give young people living with diabetes a chance to be
       independent and learn about their condition with the support of
       their peers and trained health professionals. The children attending
       our camp all have diabetes and are insulin dependent, and have
       between two and four injections a day


       Children with diabetes may never spend a night away from their home,
       and often have never met another child of their own age with
       diabetes, it can be a very isolating time in their life. Many
       children learn at camp to give their first insulin injection. This
       is a milestone."


       More info: www.dav.org.au