Camp Kudzu

Children, teens and their families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have opportunity to access better understanding and management resources through a RFF grant awarded to Camp Kudzu in Atlanta, Georgia.  Camp Kudzu supports over 1,400 children, teens, and their families through camping and diabetes educational opportunities at various camps and sites in Georgia. Michael and Vicki Robertson are grateful for the help Camp Kudzu provided their family, stating “when first diagnosed at age 10 with Type I, our daughter struggled because she did not want to feel different. Camp Kudzu provided a sanctuary for her to fit in and meet others that were like her. The Camp Kudzu community has provided a support system and helped her, now a Diabetes Educator & Registered Dietitian, guide newly diagnosed patients and their families through the challenges of T1D diagnosis and management.  The RFF grant will fund KudzuFest, an educational day event in Atlanta in October 2025, and medical supplies for ongoing camp experiences.