Rutherford Regional Health System

The fourth annual Camp G.O.L.D. (Gonna Overcome Life with Diabetes) Rush camp was held June 2 at Foothills Family Campground in Harris. 

This year there were 10 children and teens with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes in attendance. The free camp is facilitated by Rutherford Regional Health System’s Diabetes Department, and is open to residents of Rutherford, Polk and Cleveland counties. Camp sponsors this year were the Lake Lure Lions Club and Metrolina Association of Diabetes Educators. 

Guest speakers for this year’s camp were Tyler and Evan Kramer of Michigan. Tyler was diagnosed with diabetes at age 10, and he shared his journey with the disease with those in attendance. The Kramers appearance was sponsored by Sonifi-Aventis A1C Champions Program. 

In addition to the guest speaker, camp participants took part in educational sessions on nutrition and exercise, crafts and face painting, swimming and a cookout. Participants also received a backpack with various diabetes information for them and their parents provided by Lilly Pharmaceuticals. 

For more information about diabetes or Camp G.O.L.D. Rush, or to find out how to donate to the camp, call 828-286-5062.