On June 30, 2009 Coltan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. He was only 9 months and 9 days old and nearly didn’t make it. The amazing staff at BC Children’s Hospital saved his life that day … now it is up to his family to save his life every day. Failure to keep his sugars at appropriate levels can result in seizures, coma and even death.
The Kisses for Coltan campaign would like you to help buy kisses for each poke and prick Coltan has had over the last year …
-> 17 pokes/pricks a day on average
-> 6205 pokes/pricks per year
-> 6205 x $5 for each kiss I get = $31025
You can read his full story and follow his fund-raising efforts here:
KISSES FOR COLTAN CAMPAIGN
Shannon had the pleasure of taking Coltan and his mama out for a session last week… look at this little sweetheart, the youngest person with Type 1 diabetes in BC.
If you are interested in helping this little man in his efforts to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation please read this note from Coltan’s Mom, Meaghan:
I am so excited to finally announce the date of our Fundraising ‘Gala’ and Live Auction for the Kisses for Coltan Campaign in support of the JDRF and type 1 diabetes!!
When: Sunday, June 13
Doors open at 5pm
5 – 5:45pm – mingle, cash bar opens, view auction items
5:45pm – door prizes drawn, welcome speech (Fingers crossed on a surprise guest stopping by!!)
6:00 – 7:00pm – Buffet Dinner (Redwood burger buffet)
7:00pm – Live Auction starts, coffee/tea & dessert buffet
Cost: $25 per person
Where: Redwoods Golf Course
22011 88th Avenue
Langley, BC
What: This is our big fundraising event for the Kisses for Coltan Campaign. 100% of the funds raised will go directly to the JDRF!!! You won’t want to miss this evening and tickets are limited. There are some great door prizes – each ticket bought gets a door prize entry! There are incredible auction items and we are thrilled to be running a live auction with paddles and all – should be very entertaining. More details on prizes to come but think sports tickets, signed items, spa packages, boat excursions, photography packages, art work … just to name a few
How: Tickets will be available starting May 1st and will be sold until June 1st. Each ticket is $25 and includes dinner, coffee, tea and dessert for the evening. Each ticket is also good for entry to win various door prizes. Parking is free and the cash bar opens at 5pm. Tables will seat 8 people so if you’d like to purchase a table and invite friends fantastic!!! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us for the evening!! Friends selling tickets to friends selling tickets to their friends and so on is encouraged!!
If you would like to help sell tickets or to purchase your tickets to this awesome event please contact the Kisses for Coltan team at 604-575-9700 or email us ryanmeaghan@shaw.ca. Act fast before it’s too late!
Both Shannon and I are proud to support this event and will have photography sessions up for auction in hopes of helping little Coltan reach his goal of $31,025.00 !
Hope to see you there!
