Diabetes Youth Services hosts a variety of year-round Family Programs aimed to connect and support parents, siblings, and more! Be sure to keep a lookout for upcoming events on this page or sign up for our SugarBuzz biweekly newsletter to get updates straight to you.
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Looking for something fun and exciting to do during the cold winter months? Come rock climbing with DYS at Adventus Climbing! Climbers must be between 33 lbs. and 300 lbs. per facility rules to climb. The cost is $10 per climber and you must be...
Calling all T1D families! DYS has reserved the Riverview Cabana for both Friday and Saturday to give families a space to meet others, relax on the water, and have a ton of fun at Ohio's biggest waterpark! - Please make sure you check in with...
**SOLD OUT PURCHASE YOUR SQUARE Buy a Super Bowl Square today for a chance at winning up to $800! 100 Super Bowl squares will be sold for $20 per square. During the Super Bowl game on February 11, 2024, a winner of $200 will...
**THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. Join DYS and enjoy an evening of T-Town hockey! $15 per ticket includes a hotdog, chips, water, and your ticket into the game. Food will be served to our families prior to the game at 6:30 PM and the...
Join Diabetes Educator Nurse Patty McCullough in an evening of Type 1 Diabetes education for extended family members. Become more confident in diabetes care at home with this FREE session!
With Mother's Day just around the corner, you don't want to miss this opportunity to win the perfect night out! The winner receives $100 gift card to Hannon's Block Restaurant in Toledo and Two (2) tickets to see 3-time Grammy winning country music artist, music...
Diabetes Youth Services celebrates our school nurses and professionals who supports students in the classroom. We invite our awesome families to nominate those who go above and beyond for local students with diabetes. WINNER WILL RECIEVE: Personalized Award with Engraved Name | Feature on DYS...
Spring has sprung which means it’s time for another mother's retreat! If you are a mom of a child living with diabetes join DYS for a relaxing day at Copper Moon Studio creating beautiful mosaic pieces and spending time connecting with other moms just like...
Purchase raffle tickets today for your chance to win the ultimate Father's Day basket! Valued at $1,400+ this basket is the perfect mix of all things dad and will make for the perfect Father's Day gift! One lucky winner will receive 15 bottles of bourbon...
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and what better way to celebrate than expressing yourself while supporting your favorite local nonprofit? We will be hosting our 5th Annual Design Contest- with a twist! Winner will have their design printed on a sticker that comes with...
**SOLD OUT Come Celebrate Muddy's birthday with DYS! $15/Ticket includes private seating in the Coop Party Deck, a hotdog, chips, pop or water, and ice cream! Inflatables will also be available in Hensville. *This event is only for families with a child living...
Join Nurse Patty McCullough for an evening of Type 1 Diabetes education! Become more confident in diabetes care at home with this FREE session! Registration available in person or online via Zoom. Light snacks and educational materials will be provided. A link will be sent...
Join us in celebrating 40 years of Diabetes Youth Services! DYS has partnered up with the University of Toledo Pediatric Group to celebrate 40 years of servicing families living with Type 1 Diabetes in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. For just $5/Person enjoy s'mores, snacks,...
If you are a mother of a child living with diabetes, come enjoy wine flights, charcuterie boards, and other delicious snacks at Whole Hearted Winery! This event is free for type 1 moms. Nervous to attend? Bring an aunt or grandmother with you! Space is limited....
Put on your best holiday sweater and come enjoy a fun afternoon of ice skating with DYS! Bring the whole family and enjoy ice skating, pizza, holiday cookie decorating, and connecting with other families living with Type 1 Diabetes. The cost is $5 per person...
Calling all Type 1 Families! Our family favorite program, Kalahari Waterpark Adventure, is back for 2025! Enjoy an incredible weekend with DYS full of fun water slides, adventure, and great company. Enjoy a discounted group rate, a private Whirlpool Cabana with snacks, and fun for...
**THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. If you want to be put on a waitlist please email Morgan Johnson at [email protected]'s that time of year again to join DYS for an exciting evening of T-Town Hockey! Watch the Toledo Walleye take on the Cincinnati Cyclones....
If you are an extended family member of a type 1 and want to become more confident in their care, join DYS for this FREE educational session led by long-time Diabetes Nurse Educator, Patty McCullough. This is available in person (recommended) and via Zoom. Light...
Meet other school nurses while learning how to best manage diabetes in the classroom. This is FREE and open to any school nurse within our 37-county service area. You can attend virtually via Zoom or in person. This Spring session we will host Blue Branch...
Spring is in the air which means it is time for another mom’s retreat! If you are a mother of a child living with diabetes, join DYS for a relaxing day of “feel good” yoga, brunch snacks, drinks, and wine flights at the Live Edge...