OUR IMPACT
March 2024
Wolfpack Family Fun Night
Families enjoyed a fun night out with our subsidized group tickets.
March 2024
Caregiver Night
There is always lively conversation about managing T1D at our Caregiver Nights and March was no exception!
February 2024
Freezing the Night Away
55 members of the Elbowbumpkid Inc community enjoyed the Frozen traveling Broadway show with subsidized tickets!
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October 2023
Hartford Marathon
Elbowbumpkid Inc had a small team of runners and volunteers at the Hartford Marathon. Our runners fundraised over $2000 for 2024 programs.
October 2023
College Kits
Elbowbumpkid Inc sent care packages to T1D college students living away from home.
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Clothing Donation
Due to a large clothing donation we were able to distribute clothing to our local T1D community and other area nonprofits that help children.
August 25, 2023
Make-Your-Own
Low Supply Kit
25 children participated in creating and decorating low blood sugar supply kits to bring to their classrooms, gym, sports, etc.
Summer 2023
Camp Pathfinder
Elbowbumpkind Inc sponsored snacks and goody bags for Camp Pathfinder T1D attendees in partnership with CCMC.
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June 3, 2023
Elbowbumpkid Inc Night at Hartford Athletics
Families gathered for a fun night watching Hartford's professional soccer team.
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May 2023
Whole Foods Team Member Education
Elbowbumpkid Inc facilitated a discussion at Whole Foods in Glastonbury on celiac disease and T1D. Team members learned how they can impact and educate newly diagnosed celiac families and help them adapt to their new diet with the vast gluten free offerings sold by Whole Foods. Team members also learned why families with T1D may be reading carb counts or products in the store and why nutrition matters for families.
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Whole Foods recently provided Elbowbumpkid Inc with a $2000 grant to support additional programs for families with T1D and Celiac Disease in 2024.
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April 22, 2023
Designer Bag & Tools Fundraiser
Fundraiser held at Witchdoctor Brewing in Southington, CT to support 2024 scholarship fund.
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March 5, 2023
Elbowbumpkid Inc at the Hartford Wolfpack
Families attended a night of hockey at the Hartford Wolfpack game. Two attendees were selected for a ride on the zamboni.
December 4, 2022
IT Adventure Ropes Course,
New Haven, CT
37 T1D children and siblings enjoyed subsidized admission to the IT indoor adventure ropes course. While the children were swinging across the venue, parents were discussing best practices for managing T1D and creating new connections for support.
November 18, 2022
Designer Bag Fundraiser,
Powder Hollow Brewery, Middletown, CT
Fundraiser to support scholarship fund.
May 13, 2022
Designer Bag Fundraiser
Fundraiser to support scholarship fund.
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November 13, 2021
Virtual Designer Bag Fundraiser
Fundraiser to support scholarship fund.
November 14, 2020
Virtual Designer Handbag Fundraiser
Fundraiser to support scholarship fund.
October 19, 2019
Designer Handbag Fundraiser
Fundraiser to support scholarship fund.
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February 2024
College Boxes
We created college care kits for hardworking T1D college students living away from home.
January 2024
Powder Ridge Tubing Meetup
Elbowbumpkid Inc had a meetup at the tubing hill. Kids and some parents went tubing for 2 hours in 14 degree weather and had a blast!
January 2024
Game Night
Elbowbumpkid Inc facilitated our first annual game night. Kiddie bingo, board games and prizes abound while everyone made new friends!
October 2023
Teddy Bear Clinic
Elbowbumpkid Inc helps coordinate donations, clinic stations and gathers volunteer for the annual Teddy Bear Clinic in partnership with JDRF & Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
September 16, 2023
Gluten Free Cooking Class
Kids ages 5+ learned to cook gluten-free treats including pizza dough at Foodology in Plantsville.
August 27, 2023
Elbowbumpkid Inc at Connecticut Sun Game
Families attended a Connecticut Sun basketball game at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
August 12, 2023
Legoland NY for T1D Families
75 members of our T1D community were granted a wish day at Legoland NY thanks to a partnership with Merlin's Magic Wand Foundation who provided the families with tickets and parking. Elbowbumpkid Inc sponsored two snack breaks for the T1D children. Legoland New York also ensured each T1D child had Reserve Ride access so no child was sidelined by treating their diabetes.
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June 2023
Travelers Championship & Webster Bank Birdies for Charities
Fundraiser with Birdies for Charity in partnership with the Travelers Championship and Webster Bank.​
May 2023
Groceries for Celiac Awareness Month
Elbowbumpkid Inc sponsored groceries for families in CT / MA living with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that is common in people with T1D.​
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April 23, 2023
Bowling at Uncle Bucks,
Bridgeport, CT
Our first Fairfield County fun event for families. 18 attendees had fun bowing, playing arcade games and bonding with their local support network.
April 1, 2023
Group Outing to Gluten Free New England Expo, Danbury, CT
Elbowbumpkid and Gluten Free New England sponsored tickets for families living with celiac disease to attend an expo with samples and food for purchase.
March 3, 2023
Fundraiser at Eli Cannon's Brewery
Fundraiser held at Eli Cannon's Brewery in Middletown, CT to support ongoing events for children living with Type 1 Diabetes.
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ONGOING
Parents of T1D Support Group
Parents join together for an informal support group
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October 22, 2022
Caregiver Night at New Park Brewery, West Hartford, CT
Parents joined together to network and socialize with other T1D parents, creating new supportive relationships.
May 1, 2022
Paint and Mimosas
Adults and parents of children impacted by T1D created art and created new relationships.
April 24, 2021
Virtual Designer Bag Fundraiser
Fundraiser to support scholarship fund.
June 12, 2020
Virtual Designer Handbag Fundraiser
Fundraiser to support ongoing programs.
August 2019
Beach Day with Tandem Diabetes
Community gathered for beach day tips from Tandem representative