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Touched by Type 1 offers a variety of impactful programs and community events designed to empower those with Type 1 Diabetes to live healthy lives, to educate the community about the realities of living with Type 1 Diabetes and to raise funds to assist in finding a cure. Until a cure is found, we continue our work with the generous support of our sponsors and community partners.

In order to continue our mission of connecting those touched by Type 1 Diabetes we are hosting monthly virtual sessions. Sessions available to register to attend are listed below. Please continue to check back or sign up for our monthly newsletter to learn of additional sessions as they are added.

Monthly Virtual Sessions are sponsored by AdventHealth

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“Technology and T1D” with Dr. Laura Jacobsen

Register for Back to School: Staying Safe with T1D

Stay tuned for our upcoming session!

Event Calendar

Saturday, September 25, 9:00am – 4:00pm EST
Charity Disc Golf Tournament
Join us to elevate awareness of Type 1 Diabetes, raise funds to find a cure, and inspire those with diabetes to thrive with all proceeds to be given to Touched by Type 1.

Kids & Teens with Diabetes Virtual Hangouts
Ongoing event
Each month we are hosting virtual hangouts for kids and teens with Type 1. For more information please email [email protected]

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
Game Night DRI Tour
Bowl for a Cause		 Virtual Hangouts
APRIL MAY JUNE
Virtual Hangouts Virtual Hangouts Virtual Hangouts
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER
Friends for Life
Diabetes Camp
TRI Tour
Orlando Science Center		 Family Fun Day at DEFY
Studio Night
Type 1 @ School		 Ladies Night
Type 1 @ School
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Fall Dance Program
Halloween Party
Type 1 @ School		 Fall Dance Program
Dancing for Diabetes Show		 Holiday Party
Past Events

February 26: Bold with Insulin, Live!
Hosted by Scott Benner, presented by Touched by Type 1
7:00pm – 9:00pm EST

Tuesday, March 30: 7pm EST
“Technology and T1D” with Dr. Laura Jacobsen
Hear from Dr. Laura Jacobsen of the University of Florida Diabetes Institute as she shares about about tech trials, current technology, and new and upcoming technology when it comes to Type 1 Diabetes management.

Monday, April 26: 7pm EST
“Triumph through Trial” with Kyle Banks
Hear from actor and singer Kyle Banks as he shares about his experience being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as an adult while performing with the traveling Broadway production of Disney’s, The Lion King. He’ll discuss how the introduction of insulin while performing nightly in a high energy production resulted in multiple dangerous hypoglycemic episodes, but with the help of diabetes technology he was able to turn things around and safely continue working at the pace in which he was accustomed.

May 25, 7:00pm EST
Fighting the Fires of T1D
Join us Tuesday, May 25, as we welcome two local heroes to our monthly virtual session. Brandon Lawrence and Mike McDowell share their T1D diagnosis stories and how they balance the strenuous physical demands of being a firefighter along with managing T1D. Brandon and Mike are great examples of how anything is possible with T1D!

June 29, 7:00pm EST
Small Steps, Big Results
Join us Tuesday, June 29, as we hear from Dr. Anna Casu from the AdventHealth Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes. Dr. Casu is an Associate Investigator at the institute with a focus on Type 1 Diabetes research. Her career has centered on T1D epidemiology, prediction, pathogenic mechanisms, and applying advanced therapies to improve quality of life, outcomes and a final cure. Dr. Casu has also been living with Type 1 Diabetes herself for more than 40 years. Register today to hear her message about the role research has played in improving the lives of those with Type 1 Diabetes since insulin was first discovered 100 years ago, and where it’s headed!

August 2, 7:00pm EST
Back to School: Staying Safe with T1D
Tune in on Monday, August 2nd as we join CDE Melissa Harac of AdventHealth to discuss tips, tricks, and advice on keeping our Type 1 students healthy and safe at school.

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About the Event
Join us at the 1st Annual Charity Disc Golf Event at the River City Nature Park in Debary, Florida! A fun and unique event generously hosted by Silver Sun Solar in support of Touched by Type 1. We would love all our local friends, families, and businesses in the community to join us for this fun-filled day with food, drinks, and games for all!

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