Funds raised at the Great Alaska Beer and Barley Wine Festival benefit the children in Alaska who have diabetes. There are children from communities all over Alaska who attend the summer camp program which provides the opportunity to interact with other children who have diabetes and experience all the usual camp activities while learning how to control diabetes. Children who learn how to take care of themselves are less likely to develop the devastating complications of diabetes and lead healthier lives. The partnership between Aurora Productions and the American Diabetes Association makes a difference in the lives of Alaskans who have diabetes.