We are so excited to announce the Elbowbumpkid Inc/JDRF partnership for the October 14th Eversource Hartford Marathon races. We welcome runners/walkers of all skill levels to sign up as an individual fundraiser or fundraising team to support 2024 and beyond programs for families impacted by diabetes. JDRF’s mission is Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. Elbowbumpkid Inc’s mission is to provide families impacted with Type 1 Diabetes with the opportunity to thrive, learn and grow despite the diagnosis. Elbowbumpkid Inc raises critical funds that subsidize education events, local community events, and partnerships for local initiatives that support the T1D community. Elbowbumpkid Inc and JDRF work together to support families in CT & MA impacted by Type 1 Diabetes at every phase of their journey. All money raised will support programs in CT & MA for families.

This event is perfect for runners, walkers and athletes that want to participate in a fun community fundraising event.

What's in it for you? Sign up to fundraise under our partnership and you not only have the satisfaction of helping our community, you are also eligible for fun prizes! Please note the below is being finalized and is subject to change:

$250=Baseline fundraising level not including race entry fee

Socks, runner shirt and a ticket to celebration

$500=Increased fundraising level not including race entry fee

Socks, headband, runner shirt, one merchandise item TBD, two tickets to celebration

$1000=Increased fundraising level not including race entry fee

Socks, headband, runner shirt, one merchandise item TBD,  3 tickets to celebration, 2 tickets to JDRF May 2024 gala, 4 tickets to April 2024 Elbowbumpkid Inc in person fundraiser

$2500= Increased fundraising level not including race entry fee

Socks, headband,  runner shirt, two merchandise item TBD, four tickets to celebration, 4 tickets to JDRF May 2024 gala, 8 tickets to April 2024 Elbowbumpkid Inc in person fundraiser

$5000= Increased fundraising level, not including race entry fee

Socks, headband, runner shirt, four merchandise items TBD, four tickets to celebration, 8 tickets to JDRF May 2024 gala, 12 tickets to April 2024 Elbowbumpkid Inc in person fundraiser, 4 tickets to JDRF Yardgoats game summer 2024, 4 tickets to Elbowbumpkid Inc community event

Top fundraiser as of 10/1 at midnight=all of the above plus custom incentive just for you!

Ready to sign up as an individual or team? Visit the HMF site: https://haku.ly/d7c8d0b48c and choose our team on the charity page.

Not a runner? We are in need of 20 volunteers to support race day. Please email Samantha Merwin samantha@elbowbumpkidinc.org or Melissa Harhay mharhay@jdrf.org to sign up to volunteer on 10/14, ages 16+ welcome! We will have a limited volunteer positions for ages 14 & 15. Please send:

1. Name
2. Email address
3. Shirt Size
4. Emergency Contact person
5. Emergency Contact name

Questions? Please email Samantha Merwin samantha@elbowbumpkidinc.org or Melissa Harhay mharhay@jdrf.org

Thank you for your support!