April 27, 2002
Rufus #10 begins his journey around the world - from Manchester, Michigan in the United States to South Africa!
Rufus plans to visit many, many families who have type 1 diabetes (just like he does - Rufus is a bear with diabetes). This is a picture of Sam and Mom on vacation last month (in the Cayman Islands). Diabetes doesn't stop Sam from doing anything-even catching a barracuda on a fishing trip!
Safe travels, Rufus! We love you!
The Billetdeaux Family
Laura (mom), Neal (dad), Sam (dx'd 8/98, 12, pumping 2 years), Carolyn (14), Lucy and Mo (two yellow labs), Fred and Barney (two black cats) and one stupid fish.
Copyright Notice:
Rufus and Ruby, the bears with diabetes, is the creation of Carol Cramer, who owns the copyright to Rufus and Ruby. The graphics of Rufus are from Rufus Come Home, written by Kim Gosselin and illustrated by Terry Ravenelli, and are used by permission of the author.
Last Updated: Monday December 23, 2002 09:49:36
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