ELBOWBUMPKID  INC

Elbowbumpkid Inc volunteers had the opportunity to participate in the first Hands-Only CPR Training of its kind in Major League Baseball in partnership with the Red Sox Foundation.

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and Fox61 honored individuals, organizations and companies who are making a significant contribution to health care housing, financial empowerment and education in Connecticut at the 3rd Annual ImpaCT Awards ceremony celebrated at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. Our President, Samantha Merwin received the Unsung Hero Award: a person giving their all to their community in quiet and often thankless ways who may not be known outside of their community. 
See the video here. 

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.

Quick video overview of the programs and resources offered by Elbowbumpkid Inc

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.

Press Release for Celiac Disease Program and Resources

Elbowbumpkid Inc received the Red Sox and Manning Foundation IMPACT award in August 2025.

Elbowbumpkid Inc joined Feeney Talks with Friends to talk about Type 1 Diabetes, volunteering, and Elbowbumpkid Inc programs.

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!

Elbowbumpkid Inc joined Renee DiNino to share how important these donations are to their mission.

Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Saige. 
Thriving in the "New Normal": Connecticut Teen Helps Kids Move Past Diagnosis

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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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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 June
Radio interview with Elbowbumpkid, listen here

April 2024 Press Release for College Scholarship Program

Haddam Teen Wins $5000 Award for Elbowbumpkid Non-Profit from New England Patriots Foundation
Read the hk-now.com article.​​

Patriots Celebrate Volunteerism ​​

Celebrating Cigna's 2022 Volunteer of the Year, Samantha Merwin

Learn about the Elbowbumpkid 2022 college scholarship recipient in this article.

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