What do two basketball aficionados, 

two high achieving professionals, two devoted dads, two Chris's, the Portland Trailblazers and the number 30 have in common? 

The 30 for 30 Challenge!

 

Join our own Chris Dudley, former NBA basketball player and founder of diabetes nonprofit Chris Dudley Foundation and Chris McGowan, Trail Blazers President and Chief Executive Officer as they team together with the Portland Trail Blazers and friends to trounce diabetes in the Pacific Northwest!  Chris & Chris know more than most about the incredible and daily benefits of Living Active and Dreaming Big - they live and dream it every day, both on and off the court. They encourage you to join this local-gone-global campaign to spotlight diabetes during the month of November and to help all of us build a healthier, more active Northwest community. 

 

As the moving banner challenge travels to different locations around the community for people to sign, excitement and anticipation are building as fans of all ages, with or without diabetes, rally to fight diabetes directly. With prizes and awards to be earned and won for such a worthy cause, there are many opportunities for BIG fun. Sign up online to take the Live Active-Dream BIG Challenge yourself and invest in a life-changing 30 minutes a day for 30 days. 

5 Really Great Reasons to take 

The Challenge: 

1. IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH 

30 minutes of physical activity a day, combined with health eating, can promote weight loss and keep diabetes in check.

 

2. RAISE DIABETES AWARENESS 

Empower your community by sharing tips about diabetes! 

 

3. HANG WITH THE BLAZERS 

Attend "Circle on the Court" on December 4; get chances to win tickets or even be on the court, high-fiving the Trail Blazers as they battle the Indiana Pacers!

 

4. EARN PRIZES  

Win fun prizes & awards powered by Fred Meyer! 

 

5. LIVE ACTIVE  

Ambassadors like Chris Dudley, Dominique Wilkins and more demonstrate that regular physical activity makes a world of positive difference when it comes to diabetes.

So what are you waiting for? 

Join The Challenge now!

At this exciting open-to-the-public event, register for family fitness clinics and sign the Challenge banner! To register for clinics go to unite4wellness.org by October 21; registrations are first come first serve. 

Clinics will be presented by the Portland Trail Blazers make it better foundation, Chris Dudley Foundation, AC Portland Soccer and more. Special guests to include Dominque Wilkins, Chris Dudley and others who will be sharing personal tips on living active, healthy lives! Sample from healthy cooking demonstrations, family Zumba, and learn 10 minute moves from Randall Children's Hospital-Children's Diabetes & Endocrine Center to help you and your loved ones easily meet The Challenge!

Visit here to find out when & where the Banner Challenge is coming to a site near you! Or contact [email protected] to schedule a Banner Challenge visit to your location! 

Where Are They Now?...  

Mike Mokriy...

Have you wondered what your favorite counselor does for their day job? Or, perhaps you've lost touch with a CDF pal and would love to know what they're up to. Search no more! You can find out here in the alumni spotlight "Where Are They Now?"... Oh, and please remember to email and let us know what you are up to so we can feature YOU too!

 

1. How many years did you attend camp and what was the last year that you attended?  

I attended the Chris Dudley Basketball Camp from 1998-2001.

 

2. What is your favorite camp memory? 

Their are too many memories to pick just one. It's more so the whole process leading up to camp, from traveling to Oregon all the way from Toronto, Canada where my family and I had the opportunity of touring Washington State and Oregon. Chris Dudley Basketball Camp was very special to me because of the people there, from the campers, coaches, and support staff. I'll never forget the friendships built at camp and thanks to social media, I am able to check in with those people from time to time.  

 

3. Did you learn anything at camp to improve your diabetes care? 

Before training, practice, or a big game, make sure you are prepared. It was always important for me to be in a certain blood glucose range and have carbs close by. The best lesson I learned at camp is don't hide your diabetes - the more people know the more educated everyone will be.

 

4. Do you stay in contact with anyone you met while attending camp? 

I have a handful of contacts from camp on Facebook such as Big Mike Farrell, Tyler Byrne, Kip Patterson, Chris Yost, Ben Rue, Johnny Brainard, and Charlie Fick. I always looked forward to playing with these guys and catching up with them at camp.

 

5. Do you have any advice for present or future campers? 

If you are a potential camper, register immediately! The camp created amazing experiences for my family and I, and allowed me to enjoy the game of basketball with fellow diabetics. Even with diabetes, you are still capable of continuing your current lifestyle. Diabetes isn't a crutch by any means, it's just a reminder that keeps you in check by making responsible healthy decisions. 

 

6. Tell us about yourself since your camper days...did you attend college and where...are you working...are you married...do you have children...anything else you would like to share.

2001 was my final year as a camper, and I was fortunate

enough to have my big brother, Chris attend camp as a counselor. I graduated high school in 2004 and was awarded a baseball scholarship to a 2 year college in South Carolina. I then transferred to Missouri Baptist University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on Marketing. Moving back home to Toronto, I began my career in the marketing industry and am now in a direct sales role with Hilti Canada. 

I now call my home in Kingston, Ontario and live there with my girlfriend, Victoria. 

Have a safe & happy Halloween!