TK.Type 1 is a small nonprofit organization on Long Island—similar to Elbowbumpkid Inc—that provides scholarships to families

affected by Type 1 diabetes, helping them access educational coaching. This support is especially valuable for families at a turning point in

their care journey or those seeking guidance in managing T1D challenges. Last year, TK.Type 1 sponsored a family from Connecticut, who

found the experience empowering. As two small nonprofits operating in the same region, TK.Type 1 and Elbowbumpkid Inc. work in

partnership to support our shared mission: helping families thrive despite a T1D diagnosis. If you're interested in learning more about their

scholarship program, please reach out to TK.Type 1 directly. https://www.tktype1.org

When a child is diagnosed, the family engages their community to educate & support them, as well as the nonprofits that support the

family. Enter Napa Middletown, who have been incredible since their friend MM was diagnosed. They donated hats to campers, items to our silent auction fundraiser and actively attend our fundraiser each year. Thank you NAPA, we couldn’t support others without support from businesses like you.

Shop this location or any NAPA.

Wicked Gluten Free is a New England business dedicated to helping the celiac + gluten free community. With 6%+ of our T1D community

diagnosed with celiac, we have partnered with them to offer admission to their gluten free festivals each year. Additionally, Wicked Gluten

Free offered Elbowbumpkid Inc a free table at their Mohegan Sun festival so we could facilitate important market research for our celiac

project. We thank Wicked Gluten Free for their continuous dedication to the celiac community and appreciate their support. We look

forward to continuing to attend the festivals each year to learn from the celiac community! Sign up for their festivals if you are gluten free!

Catchafire connects skilled professionals with small nonprofits, offering volunteer support across a wide range of services. Through our partnership with Catchafire, we've been able to set up QuickBooks, design professional documents, create our annual marketing brochure, review our bylaws, and most recently, collaborate with consultants to develop patient resources for both Celiac Disease and Type 1 Diabetes. We’re

incredibly thankful to Catchafire for providing a trusted platform that empowers small nonprofits like ours to grow and thrive through volunteer expertise.

4imprint’s One by One program has been a tremendous support to our small nonprofit, allowing us to provide helpful items like sling bags and pump belts to the families we serve. For several years, they’ve generously awarded us an annual grant, helping us stretch our donation dollars and cover the cost of additional much-needed resources. We’re so grateful to 4imprint for standing behind small, volunteer-run nonprofits like ours and giving us the extra boost we need to continue supporting our community!

CCS Medical is a nationwide supplier of diabetes supplies and a long-standing partner to people living with type 1 diabetes. They provide home delivery of insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), testing supplies, and related products. CCS also offers support services to help families manage diabetes, including help with insurance navigation, product education from their clinical education team, and automatic reordering. Their goal is to make managing diabetes simpler and more convenient for patients and caregivers. The CCS team donated resources for our newly diagosed family kits & we appreciate their support!

Touched by Type 1 is a Florida-based nonprofit with a national impact, dedicated to raising awareness of Type 1 diabetes, funding the search for a cure, and empowering those living with T1D to thrive. One of their standout initiatives, the D-Box program, reaches over 5,000 families each year, providing valuable resources and support.

We’re excited and grateful for the opportunity to have Elbowbumpkid Inc.'s new programs featured in the D-Box starting this fall. This partnership allows us to share our resources and local support with families we haven’t yet connected with, offering guidance to those navigating a new diagnosis.

Learn more about the D-Box program at: https://www.touchedbytype1.org/d-box

We’re incredibly fortunate to have great friends at Friends of Feeney. While their mission focuses on supporting children and families after heartbreak and tragedy, their impact extends far beyond that. Each year, they host a backpack event to help Hartford kids start the school year strong—and this year, they generously invited Elbowbumpkid Inc. to provide low blood sugar kits for T1D families attending the event.

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They’ve also gone above and beyond by featuring our nonprofit on their podcast and promoting our Red Sox Impact Award voting campaign. As two small, volunteer-powered nonprofits, we’re proud to support one another in lifting up our shared missions and messages.

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Be a good friend—check out one of their events and learn more at friendsoffeeney.com

dQ&A is a trusted insights partner known for their expertise in diabetes. They generously support Elbowbumpkid Inc. by donating proceeds from surveys when participants select our nonprofit instead of receiving personal reimbursement. Additionally, dQ&A donates to us whenever a new patient registers through our referral link. We sincerely thank dQ&A for providing this opportunity to the community and for their ongoing support of our mission.

While we enjoy every event we facilitate for our community, we treasure our partnership with Merlin’s Magic Wand which enables us to offer

a Magical Day Out each summer. Merlin’s Magic Wand donates a number of tickets plus Elbowbumpkid Inc sponsors magical moments for the children impacted by Type 1 Diabetes. Families explore the park by age group to inspire location connections. Both newly diagnosed and

existing families learn from each other while kids--well they are able to just be a kid for the day. Thank you Merlin’s Magic Wand, we truly couldn’t offer this magical day out each year without your support and your dedication to our mission.

As a virtual, volunteer-driven nonprofit, we don’t have a dedicated space to host the free events we love offering our community—like game

nights, small-scale Girl Power gatherings, and craft sessions. That’s why we’re so grateful to C.E. Floyd for generously providing access to their Middletown office space several times a year, completely free of charge. The location is ideal—centrally located in the state—making it

accessible for many of our participating families. Thank you, C.E. Floyd, for your ongoing support of the nonprofit community and for championing Elbowbumpkid Inc. in such a meaningful way!

Breakthrough T1D is a national organization dedicated to finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Elbowbumpkid Inc partners with the CT chapter

in many ways, including ensuring all newly diagnosed patients have the opportunity connect with both nonprofits for important programs

& information. We also partner on several events each year to elevate community engagement programs where families can interact with

others traveling the same journey.

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Slam T1D is a Vermont-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals living with Type 1 diabetes. They bring energy, advocacy, education, and community connection to life through backyard team sports—delivered with a big-league feel. Beyond their own programming, Slam T1D supports fellow nonprofits by providing valuable resources that amplify their impact. This year, they’re helping power Connecticut's Camp Pathfinders day camp by ensuring all T1D children have access to transportation—so no child misses out on the camp experience.

Stay tuned for exciting collaborations ahead between Elbowbumpkid Inc. and Slam T1D

We’re deeply grateful to the Endocrinology Program at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and the Yale Children’s Diabetes Program for their continued support and partnership. Their ongoing referrals help connect families with our nonprofit’s resources, scholarships, and programs—making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Our impact wouldn’t be possible without their collaboration and trust in our mission. A heartfelt thank you to both incredible medical teams for the care, dedication, and advocacy you provide to children and families every single day. We truly appreciate all that you do! One of our community members recently added Hasbro to our reach & we are excited to collaborate with them!

Pip makes simple, safe diabetes care the standard — so you can live beyond yours. Here you’ll find all-in-one lancets, diabetes meter kits, test strips, pen needles and more — each uniquely designed to make living with diabetes a whole lot easier! We thank Pip for their large donation of pain free lancets for our newly diagnosed patient kits. You can purchase their products on their website https://hellopip.com

Beyond Type 1 is a nonprofit organization redefining what it means to live with diabetes. Through innovative platforms, impactful programs, comprehensive resources, and grant support, they’re building a global diabetes community and delivering real-world solutions that improve lives every day.

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We’re proud to support and share Beyond Type 1’s initiatives—especially their #SeeTheSigns campaign, which raises critical awareness to help prevent missed or delayed Type 1 diagnoses. Their newly diagnosed resource guide is included in our kits, and we encourage you to explore all the valuable tools they offer at beyondtype1.org.

Elizabeth shares her family’s journey through a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis in her book A Love Greater Than Diabetes: An Empowering Guide for Parents Supporting Children with Type 1 Diabetes.

We are deeply grateful for her generous donation to our newly diagnosed program, helping ensure every caregiver knows they are not alone.

You can purchase her book directly from her website: www.greaterthanT1D.com