IN THE NEWS
September 2025 - Fox61 and United Way Award
Press conference, September 2 2025, Our President Samantha Merwin is nominated for an Unsung Hero award through FOX61 AND UNITED WAY IMPACT AWARDS. FOX61 and United Way are joining forces to recognize and honor individuals, groups and organizations who make a significant contribution to health care, housing, financial empowerment and/or education in Connecticut.
September 2025 - Elbowbumpkid Inc Programs
Quick video overview of the programs and resources offered by Elbowbumpkid Inc
August 2025 Community Kindness Award
Our president, Samantha Merwin was honored at the Hartford Yard Goats game with a Community Kindness Award in partnership with Liberty Bank. This award honors community members who have taken their time and effort to create a positive and meaningful impact within their community.
Feeney Talks with Friends: Feeney Talks with Samantha Merwin and Shaleela Pina (Elbowbumpkid Inc)
Elbowbumpkid Inc joined Feeney Talks with Friends to talk about Type 1 Diabetes, volunteering, and Elbowbumpkid Inc programs.
Liberty Bank's 2025 Kindness Scholars
Three students from the class of 2025 were selected to each receive a $5,000 Kindness Scholarship from Liberty Bank. Meet the 2025 Kindness Scholars!
2025 Renee DiNino interview - Birdies for Charity sponsored by Webster Bank at the Travelers Championship
Elbowbumpkid Inc joined Renee DiNino to share how important these donations are to their mission.
2025 Points of Light
Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Saige.
Thriving in the "New Normal": Connecticut Teen Helps Kids Move Past Diagnosis
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2024 Red Sox Foundation IMPACT Award

The Red Sox Foundation and Manning Family Foundation's 2024 IMPACT Award focus was on organizations that support research and bring awareness, advocacy and services to the Type 1 Diabetes community.
Elbowbumpkid Inc was the 1st Place winner for Connecticut.
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2024 WFSB Interview about the Red Sox Foundation IMPACT Contest

WFSB Great Day interview on The Red Sox Foundation and Manning Family Foundation's 2024 IMPACT grant. This year's focus was on organizations that support research and bring awareness, advocacy and services to the Type 1 Diabetes community.
Watch the interview here.
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2024 iHeart Radio | Travelers Birdies for Charity

2024 June
Radio interview with Elbowbumpkid, listen here
2023 New England Patriots Foundation Award

Haddam Teen Wins $5000 Award for Elbowbumpkid Non-Profit from New England Patriots Foundation
Read the hk-now.com article.​​
Celebrating Cigna's 2022 Volunteer of the Year

Celebrating Cigna's 2022 Volunteer of the Year, Samantha Merwin
2022 College Scholarship Recipient
Learn about the Elbowbumpkid 2022 college scholarship recipient in this article.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. An article written during the launch of the non-profit, Elbowbumpkid Inc