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Connect Event- 2022 Cedar Point Halloweekends Trip

Cedar Point 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio

Calling all high school and college T1Ds! Celebrate fall with DYS at Cedar Point Halloweekends with food, drinks, and a ton of fun at America's best roller-coaster theme park! Register to get your tickets by October 2nd, 2022 at a discounted rate (normally $45/person). DYS...

$30.00

Diabetes Awareness Month Spirit Wear Sale

Celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month with Diabetes Youth Services! Tons of options to choose from, T1D-related apparel can make awesome gifts and help support a local nonprofit. All designs created by local people living with diabetes. Our shop will be open until 10/25, make sure to...

Halloween Carnival with UT Pediatric club

Grace Lutheran Church 4441 Monroe St, Toledo, Ohio

All participants are welcome to play Halloween games to earn prizes, plus we will have crafts, music, and catering from Chic-Fil-A! Costumes are encouraged but not required. This is a great event to meet other T1D families while having fun! Please register by October 24,...

$5.00

Michigan Mother’s Retreat

Whole Hearted Winery 56808 Grand River Ave, New Hudson, Michigan

Mother's of children living with Type 1 diabetes are invited to relax and meet other moms who get it! Enjoy wine flights, charcuterie boards and other snacks. Nervous to come alone? Bring an aunt or grandmother with you! Please contact DYS with any food allergies....

Free

Transitioning Into Adulthood Live Panel

Our live panel will take place online via Zoom. You may either submit a question by email ahead of time or attend the virtual panel and submitting a question in real time. When you register, the confirmation email will include a link to the Zoom...

Free

Findlay Holiday Party

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio

Join DYS at the for a holiday party complete with train rides, more than 150 decorated trees, and Santa! Event runs from 6-8PM. Bring the whole family to enjoy this outdoor event with tons of things to explore and connect with other T1D families! Make...

$3

2023 Kalahari Waterpark Adventure

Kalahari Waterpark 7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, Ohio

DYS has reserved the Riverview Cabana both Friday and Saturday to give families a space to store their items and meet other T1D families! Food and drinks as well as a goody bag are available to all DYS participants. Registration consists of 2 parts: Registering...

$189

POSTPONED! Family Playdate

Yager Center @ Swan Creek Metorpark 4301 Airport Highway, Toledo, Ohio

UPDATE! To maximize fun we have decided to postpone this event. Please keep a lookout for our reschedule date, aimed for September or November 2023! Thank you. We welcome all families with a T1D aged 7 or younger to this event. This is a great...

$5

Super Bowl Squares FundraIser

100 squares will be sold for $25 per square. During the Super Bowl game on February 12, 2023, a winner will be determined at the end of each quarter for 4 total chances to win (there is no limit to the number of times an...

$25

2023 Findlay Ice skating program

The Cube Ice Arena 3430 N Main St, Findlay, Ohio

Join DYS in Findlay on Saturday, March 11, 2023 for an afternoon on the ice and meet other T1D families to connect with! We will provide pizza, drinks, and skate rental in a private party room for $6/person. Please register online by Tuesday, March 7,...

$6

DYS Here for Good Shirts

Did you miss out on our 'Got Insulin' shirt? We are excited to announce our partnership with the awesome folks at Jūpmode in the 2023 Here for Good Campaign! You can get the tee shirt for just $20 and the hoodie for $40! Sale closes...

Extended Family Education 2023

Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center 2100 W Central Ave, Toledo, Ohio

Thursday, March 23, 2023 @ 7:00pm 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. Available in person or online via Zoom.

Free

Father’s Day Basket Raffle

Enter to win the perfect gift for Dad! Special thank you to The University of Toledo Department of Athletics   Father's Day Basket includes:  Yeti Camino 35 Carryall Tote  Yeti Baseball Cap  4 Bottles of Bourbon: Western Reserve Small Batch 750mL, Four Roses Single Barrel 750...

$25

2023 Spring Mother’s Retreat

Maumee Bay Brewing Co. 27 Broadway St., Toledo, Ohio

Kick back, relax and meet other T1D moms at this FREE event! Registration includes one flight of 6 beers of your choosing, delicious snacks, a goody bag and a relaxing, fun time! Event will take place in the Ottawa room on the second floor of...

Free

Ann Arbor Bonfire Party

Bandemer Park Fire Circle 2001 Whitmore Lake Rd., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Join DYS in an evening filled with laughter, giant yard games, music and of course, s'mores!  This event is open to any child living with diabetes and their family. DYS will provide s'mores ingredients, drinks, music and games. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn...

$5.00

Friends and Family Picnic with DYS & JDRF

Swan Creek Preserve Metropark 4301 Airport Hwy., Toledo, Ohio

Bring a picnic lunch and we will bring the fun! We will have live music, face painting, lawn games, and activities! This is a free event to celebrate the amazing T1D community in Toledo! Questions? Email [email protected]

Free

Pool Party with DYS

Pickford Pool 3000 Medford Dr., Toledo, Ohio

Let's make a splash! Grab your swimsuit, pack the beach towel, and fill the cooler! Spend a summer afternoon relaxing with other T1D families by the pool. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to...

$5

2023 School Nurse Conference

ProMedica Toledo Hospital 2142 N Cove Blvd, Toledo, Ohio

Join us for a day of learning more about Type 1 diabetes in the classroom. Explore popular topics like insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, new tech relating to diabetes care, and much more! Lunch and drinks provided to all attendees. This is a free event...

Free

Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Game- SOLD OUT!

Fifth Third Stadium 406 Washington St., Toledo, Ohio

Come join us at the most popular event of the year!  Watch the Toledo Mud Hens take on the Omaha Storm Chasers at Fifth Third Field. Ticket includes private seating in the Coop Party Deck, food (including ice cream!), drinks and a chance to run...

$15

Utica Unicorns Baseball with DYS

Jimmy Johns Field 7171 Auburn Rd., Utica, Michigan

Join DYS in watching the Utica Unicorns at their semi-final playoff game. Ticket includes free parking (Parking lot A), food & drinks, patio seating and a chance to run the bases! Stay after the game and watch the fireworks! You will also have the opportunity to meet...

$15