Type Zero Foundation

You’re Invited! 💙

Type Zero Foundation is joining the Breakthrough T1D Meet Up on 4/25 (formerly JDRF’s Walk for a Cure) — and we want YOU with us!

We’re building our team to walk together in support of everyone living with diabetes. Volunteers will be on-site to welcome walkers and hand out Type Zero Foundation bags. 🎒

👕 Team shirts available until 4/17— a portion of proceeds benefit the Brandi Hoffman Scholarship. Can’t attend? You can still support by purchasing a shirt!

After the walk, join us at the steps near the start line for a relaxed celebration. Friends, family, and first-timers are all welcome.

Register and grab your shirt:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ctx7a9RnT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Click the link in the first comment to get some sweet treats and at the same time support our cause!

We're so excited for the Dia-Elves' final stop this Saturday - surprise home visits! If you have a child or teen in your family with diabetes, and you'd like the elves to include your home on their route, they have space for 3 more homes! They would love to include yours. This also includes reunion visits with anyone who signed up last Christmas or the year before!! Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/typezerofoundation/dia-elf-visit-sign-up

Surprise! Today, elves and Dia-Elves (elves with diabetes) donated their day to remind kids to stay strong, not let health obstacles get in the way of happiness, and spread holiday cheer through dance and connection. This visit was special and they’ve been chattering the whole sleigh ride back to the North Pole that they can’t wait to come back next year! Thank you for inviting the elves over this holiday season. ❄️💙

Did you know that Santa secretly has T1D and has a group of Dia-Elves, who also have diabetes?! We found this out recently and now they visit our Central FL community every year. You and your family have the unique opportunity to sit down with Santa and his Dia-Elves at this year's Magical Hol1day Party! Make sure to RSVP on Eventbrite!
P.S. We are also doing cookie decorating and a diabetes-themed gift exchange for diabetics AND loved ones! It's a good time!!

Join us for a Magical Hol1day Potluck: A Christmas potluck party for families impacted by diabetes 🎄✨
— “to create an inclusive environment, where families can build positive core memories around diabetes during the holidays.”

📅 Date & Time: [December 6th, 2025] 1:30pm-3:30pm
📍 Location: NORTHWEST STUDIO
5495 Clarcona Ocoee Rd, Orlando, FL 32810
🎟 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magical-hol1day-party-tickets-1681150629789?aff=oddtdtcreator

DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP AND MISS OUT ON THE HOLIDAY CHEER AND FUN EVENTS.

What to Expect
• 🎅🏼Visit from Santa and Dia-Elves
• 🎶 Cozy holiday vibes, festive music, and a cheerful photo nook
• 🍪 Kid-friendly crafts & cookie-decorating
• 🎁Games, Ugly sweater competition, Gift exchange and Warm community connections

One hour left to help the Dia-Elves visit children and families with diabetes this holiday season! If you love cute clothes or organizational office supplies, or have gifts to buy for people who do we hope you’ll buy something from Disney Springs today. Non-local purchases can be placed by calling the store location directly! Thank you so much, Lilly Pulitzer for your support this holiday season! It truly means the world to us. ❄️💙

We have some exciting news! at Disney Springs reached out to partner with us and hold a fundraiser to help fund this year’s Dia-Elf Project!! With their support this Friday, our elves will be able to make toys for children with diabetes, whom they will be visiting this December. To be a part of this with us, you can either shop on Friday between 1-5 PM. Or shop in person tomorrow or Thursday and place a pre-order for Friday’s fundraiser. Or call the store and place your pre-order over the phone: 407-560-0067. Please help us spread the word to anyone looking for cute clothes, organizational accessories, or Christmas presents! 💙

🎅✨ Volunteer with the Dia-Elves ✨🎄

Spreading holiday cheer to kids with diabetes

This holiday season, we’re on a mission “to create an inclusive environment, where families can build positive core memories around diabetes during the holidays.”

We’re calling all cheerful hearts and holiday helpers to join our Elf Squad 🧝‍♀️🧝‍♂️ — a group of kind souls bringing gifts, laughter, and joy to kids with diabetes in our community.

❤️ Why It Matters

For many children with diabetes, the holidays can bring unique challenges. DiaElves help remind families that they are seen, supported, and celebrated — turning ordinary moments into positive core memories that last a lifetime.

💛WE NEED YOU💛

We’re looking for teens (13+) and adults—whether you have type 1, type 2, or no diabetes—who want to bring joy, hope, and smiles to families of children living with diabetes. The holidays can be overwhelming, especially for newly diagnosed kids, and you can help make them feel seen, celebrated, and part of a community by joining in on the fun of our annual holiday event, called Dia-Elves.
No dancing, singing, or acting experience required—but if you have it, we’ll put it to good use! Please spread the word to anyone you know!

📅 Weekly rehearsals: November 📅
Performances: December(exact dates are listed on the application)

Apply by October 5th: https://form.jotform.com/typezerofoundation/diaelf

🎥Peek at last year’s fun: 🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCuo2EjvNgM
Come be an elf, a helper, a friend —and make a holiday memory a child will never forget. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Magical Hol1day Potluck 🎄✨

Join us for a Magical Hol1day Potluck: A Christmas potluck party for families impacted by diabetes 🎄✨
— “to create an inclusive environment, where families can build positive core memories around diabetes during the holidays.”

📅 Date & Time: [December 6th, 2025] 1:30pm-3:30pm
📍 Location: NORTHWEST STUDIO
5495 Clarcona Ocoee Rd, Orlando, FL 32810
🎟 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magical-hol1day-party-tickets-1681150629789?aff=oddtdtcreator

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What to Expect
• 🎅🏼Visit from Santa and Dia-Elves
• 🎶 Cozy holiday vibes, festive music, and a cheerful photo nook
• 🍪 Kid-friendly crafts & cookie-decorating
• 🎁Games, Ugly sweater competition, Gift exchange and Warm community connections

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🎉 Ugly Sweater Competition

Dust off (or design!) your most tacky, sparkly, or hilarious holiday sweater!
• Prize for sweater with the most votes
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🎁 Gift Exchange

Join in the fun of giving and receiving!
• Bring a wrapped gift valued at around $10–$15.
• All ages can participate (diabetics and non-diabetics will have separate exchanges).
• Fun, family-friendly gifts
• You can still attend even if you don’t bring a gift, but bringing one ensures you can join the exchange.

✨ Come as you are, bring a dish if you can, and join us for the Magical Hol1day Potluck—a night filled with laughter, good food, festive sweaters, and meaningful memories.

IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION INSTEAD AT https://www.typezerofoundation.org/donate