Events

“Real Talk” – Caregiver Morning Edition

11:00 AM EST • Monthly on Zoom

Join us for a judgment-free conversation about loving someone living with T1D with others who “get it.”

Upcoming dates:
May 13 • Jun 10 • Jul 8 • Aug 12 • Sep 9 • Oct 14 • Nov 11 • Dec 9

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Charlotte Area Community Meet & Greet

9:00 AM EST • Knowledge Perk Coffee, 900 Crossroads Plaza, Fort Mill, SC

After dropping off your camper at Camp Kudos, join your DFC community for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and connection. Start your day surrounded by the support of the T1D community. We hope to see you there!

Asheville Area Meet & Greet

5:30 to 8:00 PM EST • Hickory Tavern, 30 Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC 28803

Bring the whole family and join The DFC for an evening of connection, support, and fun with your local T1D community! Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a seasoned T1D family, or anywhere in between, this is a great opportunity to meet others who understand the journey, share experiences, ask questions, and build meaningful connections. We can’t wait to see you there!

Asheville Area Community Connector Training

10:00 AM EST • RSVP for more details

Do you enjoy supporting others and helping people feel connected? Are you passionate about sharing resources, friendship, encouragement, and your PMA with fellow T1D families?

The DFC is growing our Community Connector team in the Asheville area, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Community Connectors help welcome new families, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen the local T1D community through connection and support.

Whether you’ve been involved with The DFC for years or are looking for a new way to give back, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others living with T1D. Join us to learn more about the role, meet other volunteers, and discover how you can help create a stronger, more connected community.

Raleigh Area Meet & Greet

4:00 PM EST • The Nest Pavilion, Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511

Come join the DFC community for an afternoon at the park. Bring the whole family and connect with others who understand the highs and lows of navigating T1D while making the most of summer. Whether you’re reconnecting with camp friends or meeting new members of the DFC family, this is a great opportunity to build community, share support, and enjoy some summer fun together!

Camp to Community – Highcountry

Valle Crucis Conference Center

Join The DFC for a one-day experience that brings the magic of diabetes camp closer to home, providing children and families with practical diabetes education, hands-on activities, confidence-building opportunities, and meaningful connections with others who understand life with T1D. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been navigating diabetes for years, you’ll leave with new friends, valuable resources, and the reassurance that you are not alone.

Registration Coming in July

Camp to Community – Coastal

YMCA Camp Kirkwood, Wilmington, NC

Join The DFC at YMCA Camp Kirkwood for a one-day experience that brings the magic of diabetes camp closer to home. Children and families will enjoy camp activities, practical diabetes education, confidence-building opportunities, and meaningful connections with others who understand life with T1D. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been navigating diabetes for years, you’ll leave with new friends, valuable resources, and the reassurance that you are not alone.

Registration Coming in July

Family Retreat Weekend

YMCA Camp Hanes, King, NC

Step away from the daily demands and spend a weekend surrounded by people who truly understand the T1D journey. The DFC Family Retreat is designed for the entire family (parents, children living with T1D, siblings, and grandparents) to connect, learn, laugh, and make lasting memories together.

Through fun camp activities, meaningful conversations, peer support, and shared experiences, families gain practical resources, renewed confidence, and a powerful sense of belonging. Whether your family is newly diagnosed or has been navigating T1D for years, you’ll leave with new friendships, valuable connections, and the reassurance that you are part of a community that understands.

Registration Coming in July

Teen Retreat Weekend

YMCA Camp Hanes, King, NC

The camp magic doesn’t have to end when summer does! Join The DFC for Teen Retreat Weekend, an unforgettable fall getaway designed exclusively for teens living with T1D. Reconnect with camp friends, make new connections, and spend a weekend surrounded by people who understand the highs, lows, and everyday realities of life with diabetes.

From exciting activities and late-night laughs to meaningful conversations and confidence-building experiences, Teen Retreat is all about friendship, fun, and community. Whether you’re counting down the days until Camp Morris or looking for a place where you can truly be yourself, this weekend is for you. Spots are limited and fill quickly, so don’t miss your chance to reconnect with your diabetes camp family this fall.

Registration Coming in July