Fundraise
At T1International, we stand firm in our values: no donations from the pharmaceutical industry or anyone who could compromise our independence. We’re here to empower people to create real change in insulin access and affordability. Whether you’re hosting a bake sale, taking on a personal challenge, or doing something totally out-of-the-box, every dollar raised supports our life-changing advocacy and grassroots projects. Join us in the fight for accessible diabetes care and make a difference today!
Set up an Online Fundraising page
Send us an email at [email protected] to let us know who you are and what you’d like to do! Then, start a personal fundraising page for T1International using one of these platforms. We have videos and written guides showing how to set up a page below!
GiveLively
GiveLively (opens in a new tab) lets you set up your own personal fundraising page with your own goal and story – perfect for races, milestone celebrations, or local business fundraisers. You can also connect your page to Strava and Fitbit to track training for physical challenges and share your unique link with your network to bring in donations! Share it with your network, collect donations online or in person, and every dollar goes directly to T1International. Check out our step-by-step instructions (opens in a new tab) and video (opens in a new tab).
Facebook & Instagram
Use your social media pages on Facebook (opens in a new tab) or Instagram (opens in a new tab) to raise money for T1International! Tag us @t1international in your posts and we can share to our following of over 30k people worldwide. Raise money for your birthday, diaversary, or just because you love our cause! Check out our Facebook step-by-step instructions (opens in a new tab) and video (opens in a new tab) and Instagram step-by-step instructions (opens in a new tab) and video (opens in a new tab).
In-person fundraising events
Interested in fundraising for T1International at an in-person event? We’d love your support! We may be able to provide materials to help make your efforts a success. Email us at [email protected], and our team will be in touch.
Resources we can provide: QR Codes for our donate page, advocacy toolkit, support with social media promotion and simple graphics, and more!
Get Inspired!
Forrest, United States
Forrest turned his type 1 diabetes journey into powerful action! Diagnosed at 17 and suddenly thrust into a world where survival depends on a vial, Forrest knows firsthand how devastating the cost of insulin and diabetes supplies can be in the U.S. That’s why he ran a marathon to raise over $1,600 from his community to support T1International!
No family should ever have to choose between food and medicine. No one should die because insulin is priced out of reach.
Tinotenda, Zimbabwe
Tino is a person living with diabetes, based in Zimbabwe. A former member of our Global Advocacy Network, Tino has spoken at our annual Summits and has held multiple powerful birthday fundraisers for T1International!
My advocacy journey on the international level was inspired and built by T1International. I didn’t know anything about advocacy or fundraising but I wanted to get involved and help amplify my voice.
Krissy, United States
Krissy hosts DiabeTEASE Burlesque shows in Dallas, Texas, which have raised over $7,500 for T1International and #insulin4all advocacy!
As someone living with type 1 diabetes, I know how life-changing access to insulin and healthcare can be. Through DiabeTEASE, we’ve turned glitter, burlesque, and a little bit of chaos into real support for T1International’s #insulin4all work. I’m proud that our community can use art to help push for a future where no one has to choose between staying alive and paying their bills.
Tom, United Kingdom
Tom took on a 50km ultra Spartan obstacle course to support T1International! A person living with type 1 diabetes, Tom ran to celebrate the care he receives through the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK and to raise awareness for those around the world without that same access.
T1International showed me that my diagnosis connects me to people all over the world, many of whom are surviving on far less than I have access to in the UK. Fundraising to help improve the lives of people with diabetes, no matter where they live, felt like a truly meaningful thing I could do with that connection.
Ready to start?
Create your fundraising page on GiveLivey, or email [email protected] and our team will help you get going.
