Gala &
Special Events
2025 Gala at Disneyland Resort
Thank You for a Wonderful
Evening 'Round the Campfire Gala
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, we gathered for the 17th Annual Evening Round the Campfire Gala and it truly was a night to remember! With 400 guests in attendance, we enjoyed a lively silent auction, delightful dinner and inspiring program. A special thank you to our Hosts of the evening, Michael Helfant and Cameron Gellman.
We came together to celebrate the incredible courage and heart of our Camp Conrad Chinnock families and campers living with Type 1 diabetes. Sincere congratulations to the Moser Family and Ed Luce, recipients of the Dr. Robert Chinnock Family Award, for their meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of our campers and their families. We also extend heartfelt congratulations to Micah Funk, recipient of the Michael White Award, and to Jared Rucker, honored with the Dr. Susan Clark Award.
Through the generosity and support of our attendees and donors, we raised over $250,000, essential funds that will help sustain the operations of Camp Conrad Chinnock. None of this would be possible without your continued commitment and friendship. We extend our deepest appreciation for standing with us and for helping ensure that the life-affirming work of Camp continues to thrive.
Stay tuned for further updates about the upcoming 18th Evening Round the Campfire Gala.
Until there’s a cure, there’s camp!
Family & Youth Events
Diabetes Camping and Educational Services hosts engaging activities in many partnerships with other Diabetes organizations for children, teens and families. The purpose of these support programs that we host is to enable children to have a sense of normalcy and to enable them to be side by side with their peers, who do the same things that any child with diabetes must do; test their blood sugar, take shots, measure food, etc.. Accepting their disease and establishing a routine is mandatory to prevent the potential complications a child living with diabetes may face.
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If you are interested in furthering your involvement at Camp, please call our office today!
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