An Evening 'Round the Campfire Gala:
According to the American Diabetes Association data, over 18,200 children and adolescents under the age of 20 in the United States are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes each year, and less than a third consistently achieve target blood-glucose control levels.
At Diabetes Camping and Educational Services Inc., we are continuously working to support adolescents and their families at Camp Conrad Chinnock to aspire, believe and grow. While the cure for Type 1 diabetes will someday be a part of our future, our children and families need critical support now in order to truly live any type of ‘normal’ life. This is exactly why in these times we are doing everything possible to keep our programs available to all, not only as a critical bridge for our children and families, but as a guiding light to provide support, knowledge and hope.
Our medical and program teams have been collaborating with hospitals, schools and health organizations to provide additional camperships funds and psychosocial support for those families hit hardest by the current times. We promise to aid all families in this critical period both financially and emotionally. It is more important than ever that we stay connected and seek out those who need support.
We invite you to gather with us virtually on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 7:00PM for our 12th Annual Evening ‘Round the Campfire Gala, themed, “Inspiring Hope & Building Futures”. Viewers will be treated to an hour filled with camper performances, live entertainment, silent auction, and raffles! Together let’s make a profound difference within the lives of the children and families that benefit from Diabetes Camping and Educational Services.
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Michael Helfant, Master of Ceremonies
Michael Helfant has over 30 years of entertainment industry experience in film, television, video and digital media production, financing and distribution. Michael is the co-founder and CEO of Amasia Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based entertainment production and financing company. His recent productions include: "Mr. Right", starring Sam Rockwell and Anna Kendrick; “The Call”, starring Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin; “The Road Within” starring Robert Sheehan, Dev Patel and Zoe Kravitz; “Careful What You Wish For”, starring Nick Jonas and Isabel Lucas; horror comedy “Fear Inc.”; and music documentary “Zedd True Colors”. Amasia is currently in production on mystery thriller “Don’t Let Go”, and just released the provocative drama “Them That Follow.”
Michael has also been a top film exec and producer at Interscope/Polygram, Miramax/Dimension, Beacon, and Troika Pictures. Michael currently serves on the board of several non-profit organizations including Film Independent and the Advisory Board of The Harvard School of Public Health.
Michael and his wife, Loretta Naughton Helfant, have 3 children, Arianna (who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 6), Jenna and Jacob.
Michael has also been a top film exec and producer at Interscope/Polygram, Miramax/Dimension, Beacon, and Troika Pictures. Michael currently serves on the board of several non-profit organizations including Film Independent and the Advisory Board of The Harvard School of Public Health.
Michael and his wife, Loretta Naughton Helfant, have 3 children, Arianna (who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 6), Jenna and Jacob.
