Advocate Program

• People with type 1 diabetes between the ages of 6 and 18
• Those who want to educate others about diabetes (it’s not contagious, you didn’t get it because you ate too much candy, and cinnamon is not a cure!)
• Those who want to socialize with other kids with T1D
• Those who want to volunteer for a great cause and make a difference!

• Be willing to share your story about T1D in front of small/large groups or the media
• Have a positive outlook on T1D (of course, we all have our bad days, but a positive outlook can make all the difference)
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service
• Commit to the CDF Advocate Program for 1 year

• Opportunity to walk the runway at the Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show 

• Opportunity to educate guests about T1D at the Carousel Ball 

• Exclusive volunteer opportunities at events like Diamonds for Diabetes and Diabetes Awareness Month events 

• Invitations to special parties and gatherings for families living with T1D 

• Monthly newsletter featuring updates and upcoming events in the T1D community 

• Opportunity to be featured on the CDF website 

• Opportunity to be featured on CDF’s social media channels 

• Opportunities to share your story and speak at special events, including the Tied to a Cure Golf Tournament, Carousel Ball, and Brass Ring Luncheon

• Education/Awareness booths in the Denver area
• Write thank you letters to CDF donors
• Public speaking opportunities at CDF events
• Volunteer at CDF events (such as the Run for the Ring, golf tournaments, EPIC Diabetes Conference, and more!)
• Write a blog for the CDF website to be blasted on social media (younger kids can post a drawing instead)
• Spread diabetes awareness at your school/after school activities – share your video/pictures with us!
• Visit the Barbara Davis Center for a full or half day to educate BDC patients about CDF
• Make crafts/write letters to newly diagnosed patients at the BDC
• Participate in CDF photo shoots/video tapings

CDF Advocates will get together 3-4 times a year for fun outings with fellow T1Ds! Get to know each other while doing crafts or visiting the park, trampoline arenas, ice skating rink, bowling alley, and more!

• She enjoys participating in something that brings awareness about Type 1 and what life is like. She also likes to meet kids like her when we are able to make it to the events. My husband and I enjoy meeting other parents and can talk about Type 1 and life in general. Tips, tricks and just an ear to listen.

• The advocate program has helped her to become more confident and I love seeing her with her friends that she has made through this program and continuing to meet even more.

• Being part of this program has been a life changing experience for her. She's met her best friend, been able to see some amazing concerts, raised $114k in Vegas & so much more!

• The advocate program has helped her to become more confident and I love seeing her with her friends that she has made through this program and continuing to meet even more.

• My child has gained so much confidence through the advocate program, and has met so many great kids who also have T1D. I would love for that to continue, as well as for him to build his ability to self-advocate and be a good ambassador for kids with diabetes.

• To be around other kids with T1D, to continue to learn the importance of self advocacy and educating others about T1D, and  to give back to CDF has provided such great opportunities for her to increase her confidence as a kid with T1D.

• It has been so great for my child to be around other great kids with Type 1 and have so many positive people and experiences tied to a hard thing.

• This program has helped my child gain confidence, education, and an incredible support system while giving her the opportunity to support the BDC and other kids with T1D.