JDRF Northern Florida TypeOneNation Summit

950 Lake Carillon Drive,St. Petersburg FL 33716

26 March, 2023

Description

The TypeOneNation Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). This year the TON Summit will bring our community together to learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more. We look forward to having you join us! Doors open at 11am, the program starts at noon. Our Youth Track Program is back as part of the TON Summit, and this year we have added a Teen Track. If you are interested in bringing your child(ren)grades kindergarten through 12th to the TypeOneNation Summit and having them participate in our Youth Track Program, please read below for the details and waivers required for registration. Keynote Speaker - Patrick Mertes, 50in50Project.orgPatrick is the founder of 50in50Project.org, a project dedicated to proving to the world that anything is possible with T1D. During this project, Patrick and a friend, who both live with T1D, traveled to each of the 50 states in the United States and summited the highest peak in each individual state and completed the entire expedition in less than 50 days. Patrick will share this incredible story with our guests and inspire them to not let T1D stop them from accomplishing anything. Patrick has spent the last decade developing and directing family retreats, residential summer camps, and high-adventure programs for individuals living T1D and their families. He founded The Diabetes Family Connection in 2018, which currently hosts one of the largest residential diabetes camps in the Southeast. Breakout SessionsWe will offer sessions for all ages and stages of life with T1D, whether you are recently diagnosed or have been living with T1D for many years, there will be something for you. Sessions will include T1D Technology, Exercise/Nutrition, T1D Burnout, T1D 101, research and more! More details coming soon! Vendor Exhibition - Details coming soon!Youth Track We are excited to host a Youth Track Program as part of our TON Summit this year. Our Youth Track will focus on kindergarten through 7th grade. This program will host 50 children living with T1D and their siblings. The children will be supervised by volunteers who are all living with or caring for someone with T1D who will lead activities and support your child(ren) as needed. Children can expect various activities, from physical options to crafts, games, and much more! The Youth Track will open at 1:30, following lunch and the keynote speaker presentation. Parents can bring their child(ren) to the Youth Track room at 1:30 and can then attend their own breakout sessions with the comfort of knowing their child(ren) re in good hands! Teen Track This year's TypeOneNation Summit will offer a track geared towards T1D teens, grades 8 through 12, which will occur at the same time as the breakout sessions their parents will be attending. This will include two breakout sessions that will give the teens the opportunity to learn, support each other, connect and have some fun! Parents, we are focused on offering a safe and secure environment and will need your help with a few things. Space is limited - You must register your child(ren) for the Youth Programs using the YOUTH TRACK TICKET for children grades kindergarten through 7th grade and the TEEN TRACK TICKET for grades 8 through 12. Parents are not permitted to leave the TON Summit premises without their child(ren).Please review both the photo release and legal liability waiverPlease know that we contact you by text or call if any child needs help with their T1D management.