I am new to the forum. I joined looking for events for my 8 yo son who is newly diagnosed with T1D. I didnt find anything on the events section. Are there other resources to find events for kids? I heard sbout camps, I wondered about other events. Thank you!
Hello @RaeMeals welcome to Breakthrough T1D. There is a western and central PA chapter I found by googling “JDRF events central PA” and it takes you there. The Breakthrough website is still a little misaligned after the name change from JDRF, as you can imagine it is a little complicated.
Most of the events are fundraisers where you make a walk or run team and get sponsors. It is a great opportunity to network with other families in your area.
Good luck!
Here are links to the nearby BreakthroughT1D chapters, looks like only the one in Philly is doing events other than fundraising.
Pittsburg and Central PA Western & Central Pennsylvania Breakthrough T1D Diabetes Chapter Support
Philly, Delaware, NJ Breakthrough T1D T1D Support - Greater Delaware Valley Chapter
Headquartered right over the state line in Hagerstown, MD is Southern States Breakthrough T1D Diabetes Chapter Support
I grew up in one of those tiny places in PA that was so small I had to say NE of Lancaster to locals. If you are within a couple of hours of Pittsburg and still need help finding something for your son let me know, I know two doctors there who can ask coworkers to ask coworkers if they know of something closer.