Connect. Thrive. Learn. Grow.
Helping families impacted by Type 1 Diabetes thrive despite the diagnosis — with subsidized days out, kids’ programs and support across Connecticut, Rhode Island and western Massachusetts.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide families impacted with Type 1 Diabetes the opportunity to connect, thrive, learn and grow despite the diagnosis.
Elbowbumpkid Inc is a volunteer-powered and community-funded nonprofit.
WHAT WE DO
Events, programs and resources for the T1D and celiac community.
Events
Multiple community events every month — see what’s coming up soon and save your spot.
Events
Programs
Diaversary cards, newly diagnosed kits, Girl Power, scholarships and college support.
Programs
Resources
Free T1D, advocacy and celiac resources in English and Spanish — guides, kids activities and presentations.
Resources
Our Impact
Award-winning community impact since 2019 — see what our families and volunteers make possible.
Our Impact
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A grassroots nonprofit with a big heart. Every gift powers events, kits and scholarships.
DonateAbout Us
Meet the volunteer board, clinical support, scholarship committee and teen volunteers.
About Us
SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
See all events
Family Day OutLegoland New York Magical Day Out
Date: Sun, Jul 19, 2026
Legoland New York
From $30
Kids ConnectionT1D Kids Under 8 — Park Playdate
Date: Mon, Jul 20, 2026
Pierson Park
Free RSVP
Family Day OutQuassy Amusement Park Family Day
Date: Sat, Aug 1, 2026
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
From $12
Parents & AdultsT1D Mom & Type 1 Adult Brunch
Date: Sun, Aug 2, 2026
Restaurant location emailed to registered attendees
Free RSVP
Our Impact by the Numbers
- Dollars raised for T1D organizations since 2008
- 100,000+
- Grant dollars awarded to power our programs
- 70,000+
- Community events hosted since 2019
- 70+
- Scholarships awarded to T1D students and families
- 20+
From our families
“Finding Elbowbumpkid changed our first year with Type 1. Our daughter met other kids who check their blood sugar too, and we met parents who just get it. The days out are the highlight of her year.”
— A Type 1 Diabetes parent in our community
Community News
The latest from our community.
T1D families filled Quassy Amusement & Waterpark for our annual family day — subsidized tickets, sponsored snack breaks and new friendships.
Our quarterly Girl Power event brought T1D girls together to swim, share snacks, play board games and build low blood sugar kits.
Elbowbumpkid Inc was the 1st Place Connecticut winner of the Red Sox Foundation and Manning Family Foundation IMPACT Award.
Help us make a difference
Any amount you give will make a difference and help power our programs. Thank you for supporting our small non-profit with the big heart!
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