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The 2007 Charitable Cause
Tony DiMaria was given the responsibility of selecting
the2007 charitable cause to which the Nick DiMaria Foundation
will donate the funds raised through the 2nd Annual
Nick DiMaria Memorial Golf Outing. Tony selected a cause
that is close to home, for him and the entire DiMaria
family. When Tony was 13 years old, he was diagnosed
with juvenile diabetes. Since that time, Tony has been
battling diabetes, and the daily challenges it presents.
Tony suggested that the Foundation donate the funds
raised through the Golf Outing to local children afflicted
with diabetes. In keeping with that goal and the mission
of the Foundation, the Board has decided that the proceeds
of the Second Annual Nick DiMaria Memorial Golf Outing
will be used to benefit children with diabetes through
a donation to the American Diabetes Association Donovan
McNabb Diabetes Camp for Kids.
The Donovan McNabb Diabetes Camp for Kids is a week-long
camp held in Green Lane, PA for children aged 8-16 who
have diabetes. In 2003, Donovan McNabb made a significant
financial donation to the camp, and the American Diabetes
Association decided to rename the camp in honor of his
generosity. The camp provides a great atmosphere in
which diabetic children can learn about diabetes management
and education, and interact with other children with
diabetes. The cost of the camp is $600 per child. There
are many diabetic children who could greatly benefit
from the camp experience, but whose families cannot
afford the cost of the camp. We have decided to raise
funds to donate to the camp so that needy children with
diabetes will be given the opportunity to attend the
camp.
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