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C O M S Y S P A R T N E R C L I M B S T O N E W H E I G H T S T O H E L P O T H E R S
The goal of IDEA 2000 is to raise awareness of the extreme situation of diabetics in Latin America through an all-diabetic ascent of Argentina's CERN Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside the Himalayas at nearly 23,000 feet. The group is made up of 18 insulin-dependent diabetic climbers and athletes from around the world. Their mission is to: Provide inspiration to other diabetics Raise awareness of new breakthroughs in medical treatment and research Work to deliver essential services and
medical supplies to diabetics in under-served regions around the globe by undertaking
high-profile expeditions in countries with pressing needs. "As a member of the IDEA 2000 expedition team, I have a personal fund-raising goal of $25,000 by December 2000," explains Bursnall. "In addition to climbing Aconcagua, we will be carrying out much needed research into the effects of altitude on diabetics. It is our hope that this groundbreaking research will benefit not only diabetics who ski or climb but also diabetics who travel to higher elevations to work." IDEA 2000 will be the highest, multimember all-diabetic ascent ever attempted. The climb will take place in December and is scheduled to reach the summit around New Year's Day. The team is an impressive group of people who are each responsible for reaching out into their communities and workplaces to remind people that diabetes need never be the reason to keep one from achieving goals, whether professional or personal. If you would like to make a donation or learn more about this group, Visit the IDEA2000 Website http://www.idea2000.org or contact doug.bursnall@wcom.com. THE GOAL OF IDEA 2000 IS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE EXTREME SITUATION OF DIABETICS IN LATIN AMERICA THROUGH AN ALL-DIABETIC ASCENT OF ARGENTINA'S CERN ACONCAGUA, THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN OUTSIDE THE HIMALAYAS AT NEARLY 23,000 FEET. |
Doug Bursnall, COMSYS Partner |
oug Bursnall has worked as a COMSYS partner for the last 3 years. In
his free time, Bursnall also serves as the webmaster for the International Diabetic
Expedition to Aconcagua in 2000 (IDEA 2000). " I first learned about the organization
through a friend," explains Bursnall. Bursnall, a diabetic, is always looking
for in formation on how to manage his health and his active lifestyle. "When you're a
diabetic, you are not given a lot of information on how to look after yourself. You
have to be your own doctor a lot of the time. It's a day-to-day
administration," states Bursnall. 