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Spring 2010 Newsletter

The spring 2010 Hertko Holla newsletter is available now. Read it here

Updated CHH brochure

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DECA newsletter available

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Donate to CHH by shopping

To help Camp Hertko Hollow continue to raise campership funds during the 2009 Holiday Season, begin your holiday shopping at GoodShop.com and then click over to your favorite store. A percentage of virtually every purchase at more than 1300 top stores (from Amazon to Staples) will go to our organization. There are also thousands of money saving coupons posted. So don't wait and don't hesitate to help Camp Hertko Hollow and Iowa kids with diabetes this Holiday Season!

Dr. Hertko and Jim Turner on dLife

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Jonas Brothers Grant

Camp Hertko Hollow, Iowa's camp for kids with diabetes, received from The Jonas Brothers' Change for the Children Foundation, a grant in the amount of $5000 to support camperships for children in Iowa with diabetes to attend Camp Hertko Hollow's 2009 summer camp sessions. "On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Jonas Brothers' Change for the Children Foundation, we would like to thank you for the incredible work your organization is doing on behalf of those less fortunate. We are proud to support your efforts with this grant and hope for your continued success helping others."
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Family Weekends

Family Diabetes Education Weekend, April 2011. Stay tuned to the Family Weekends page for any details.

Help us fly to new heights !

YOU can donate to Camp Hertko Hollow without spending any money! How? By booking your travel plans on our "Hertko Hollow Travel" website. This innovative fund raiser for non-profits is easy. Just purchase airline tickets, hotel reservations, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages, and group travel plans on website: YTBTravel.com/camphertkohollow

Prices are the SAME or LOWER than other online travel booking sites. So if you find the same airline, the same hotel, and the same entertainment tickets or the same cruise for the same or cheaper price, make the choice to benefit diabetes camp. YOU save money and Camp Hertko Hollow receives a commission. For more information contact Chris Murray at 352-750-6759.

Volunteer opportunities

New opportunities to volunteer are always popping up, check the volunteer page for your chance to help Camp Hertko Hollow!

Recipes Needed For New Cookbook

Spice up your life by getting your name published! Submit your family's favorite recipes for the new Camp Hertko Hollow Cookbook, which will be published next Fall. Nutritional information will be calculated and the cookbook will feature a gluten-free section for persons with Celiac Disease.

  1. Fill out the recipe form and mail to: Deb Holwegner, Camp Hertko Hollow, 101 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 or email to d.holwegner@CampHertkoHollow.com
  2. Have your child use their imagination and make up his or her own version of their favorite recipe to the best of their ability. There will be a special section for children's recipes.
  3. We need some artwork, so have your child draw a picture regarding diabetes or memories of diabetes camp.
  4. Share your personal story about dealing with diabetes and how Camp Hertko Hollow has enhanced your child's life by attending camp.

Order our current cookbook for fundraising. $10 from each sale can be donated to the camp fees of your child

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