About The Guild

Help coordinate this type 1 friendly Halloween celebration. Hundreds of children and their families are invited to this annual costume party to enjoy pizza, carnival games, a DJ, face painting, and a pumpkin decorating contest.

Help procure and pick up auction items for the silent auctions, Dine -N’ Dash cards, and bottles or cases of wine for the wine pull.  

Participate on the CTS Committee, selecting and awarding higher education scholarships to Barbara Davis Center patients. Named in memory of a former Guild President, scholarships are primarily based upon financial need and may be used for a two- or four-year college, university, trade, or vocational school. Awardees are celebrated by the selection committee at a summer reception with their families.

This committee develops and implements ways to educate people about type 1 diabetes through event tabling, distribution of materials, speaking engagements and community health events both in the community and at the BDC.

Describe the item or answer the question so that site visitors who are interested get more information. You can empThis program was formed to provide uninsured or underinsured pediatric patients of the BDC with medical supplies, accommodation and travel for appointments, emergency care, and other needs. The program also provides funding for the annual Holiday Assistance event that offers meal and gift assistance for patients and their siblings during the holiday season, as well as educational and emotional support workshops for patients and their families. Committee members work closely with BDC social workers to oversee program spending, approve budgets for subprograms, and report expenditures at monthly Guild meetings.hasize this text with bullets, italics or bold, and add links.

This program provides financial support for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes to ensure they have the proper technology, supplies, and associated appointment funds to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby. It also serves at-risk pregnant women who do not have access to Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems and provides other related resources to improve their diabetes care. Committee members program spending alongside doctors and social workers at the BDC pregnancy clinic.

The dedicated Jewels for Hope Committee collects pre-loved jewelry (fine and costume) and handbags. Members help sort, price, and prepare donated items to sell at pop-up boutiques throughout the year, as well as at the Brass Ring Luncheon and Carousel of Hope Gala. Since its inception in 2004, JFH has raised over $500,000 to help support Guild programs and type 1 patients.

Help grow The Guild and ensure its legacy lasts for generations to come by planning new membership events (including the annual membership brunch), recruiting and welcoming new members, and answering questions they may have. Those on the membership committee are the first to ensure the smooth transition of new members into meaningful contributions to The Guild in a way that suits both their passions and the organization’s needs.

Every summer, members of this committee help coordinate The Guild’s annual Run for the Ring 5K & Kids Fun Run. This event welcomes hundreds of loyal supporters and fitness enthusiasts together to walk, run, and raise funds to honor our type 1 heroes. In addition to the 5K and Fun Run, attendees are treated to an exhibitor village and Fun Zone for kids with activities such as hamster balls, a water maze, and face painting. A foam party awaits all race finishers.

These 3-day camps are hosted by The Guild and the Colorado Soccer Foundation for children with type 1. Camps feature soccer, arts and crafts, team-building activities, and more! Healthcare providers from the BDC are on site to help manage diabetes and answer parent questions. Members of this committee help plan camp logistics, prepare crafts and volunteer meals, and volunteer day of for the camps in June and December.

The YP group plans cocktail hours, volunteer opportunities, and social events to encourage participation and networking for members in the community. It is open to anyone between the ages of 21 and 39 who have a passion for helping others.