The T1D Huddle™

Description

The T1D Huddle™ Youth Empowerment Series

Building Confidence. Creating Friendships. Empowering Kids Living with Type 1 Diabetes.

Growing up with type 1 diabetes comes with challenges that many children around them simply don’t understand. The T1D Huddle™ was created to change that.

Designed exclusively for kids living with type 1 diabetes, this three-week youth empowerment series combines movement, teamwork, mentorship, and meaningful conversations to help children build confidence, develop friendships, and discover they are capable of more than they imagine.

Led by Colin Gerhart, a high school student-athlete living with type 1 diabetes, participants connect with someone who truly understands the daily challenges of managing T1D while learning that diabetes is only one part of who they are – not what defines them.

Ages – 6–12
Length – 3 Weeks (July 28 – August 11)
Schedule – Tuesdays 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Session Length – 2 Hours
Group Size – Limited to encourage meaningful connections
Investment – $149

Why Choose The T1D Huddle^™?

Living with type 1 diabetes can sometimes feel isolating, especially for children. While family support is essential, there is something incredibly powerful about connecting with other kids who face the same daily challenges.

The T1D Huddle™ creates a welcoming, encouraging environment where children can move, laugh, ask questions, build friendships, and develop confidence alongside peers who truly understand life with T1D.

Rather than focusing on diabetes itself, this program focuses on helping children realize their strengths, celebrate what they can do, and build resilience that extends far beyond the gym.

What to Expect

Every session combines fun, movement, learning, and connection.

Participants will enjoy:

• Team-building games and activities
• Movement-based confidence challenges
• Conversations about life with type 1 diabetes
• Mentorship from an older teen living with T1D
• Opportunities to build lasting friendships
• Small-group discussions in a safe and supportive environment
• Activities designed to increase confidence, resilience, and self-esteem

Each week is designed to help kids leave feeling stronger, more confident, and excited to come back.

Key Benefits

Build Confidence
Develop greater self-confidence both inside and outside the gym.

Create Meaningful Friendships
Meet other children living with type 1 diabetes who truly understand the journey.

Positive Peer Mentorship
Learn from an older student-athlete successfully living with T1D.

Stay Active Through Movement
Discover that fitness can be fun, empowering, and accessible.

Grow Resilience
Develop confidence to overcome challenges both related and unrelated to diabetes.

Supportive Community
Become part of an encouraging environment where every child belongs.

Meet Your Mentor – Colin Gerhart

Colin Gerhart is a multi-sport high school athlete, team captain, and young leader living with type 1 diabetes.

After being diagnosed with T1D, Colin quickly learned that diabetes doesn’t define what is possible. Today, he competes in football, wrestling, and rugby while inspiring younger children to believe in themselves and pursue their goals with confidence.

As mentor for The T1D Huddle™, Colin shares his own experiences, encouragement, and practical insights while helping every participant feel welcomed, supported, and understood.

Why Movement Matters

Research consistently shows that regular physical activity improves physical health, emotional well-being, confidence, and quality of life for children living with type 1 diabetes. Exercise also promotes independence, resilience, and healthy lifelong habits.

The T1D Huddle™ combines movement with mentorship because confidence grows through positive experiences, supportive relationships, and shared success.

About Type One Cares^™

The T1D Huddle™ is proudly presented through Type One Cares^™, the signature community initiative of Type One, Inc.

Every registration helps support life-changing programs, education, community support, and financial assistance for individuals and families living with type 1 diabetes throughout New England.

Ready to Join the Huddle?

If you’re looking for a place where your child can build confidence, make genuine friendships, stay active, and connect with others who understand life with type 1 diabetes, The T1D Huddle™ is the perfect place to begin.

Space is intentionally limited to create meaningful connections. Registration closes when the program reaches capacity.

Important Information

The T1D Huddle^™ is designed exclusively for children living with type 1 diabetes ages 6–12.

This purchase is for one participant in the complete three-week series.

All registrations are final and non-refundable.

Participants must have a parent or guardian complete all required registration and liability forms before attending.

Please read, understand the Liability Disclaimer Policy, sign and return to info@typeonefitness.org or print out and bring with you to the class.