Breakfast with Rufus

November 14, 2026, Manchester, NH
10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Eastern Time)

About

We’re excited to invite you to Breakfast with Rufus, a World Diabetes Day morning hosted by Breakthrough T1D that brings together families impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D) to connect, learn, and have fun, at no cost to attend.

Agenda:

10 – 10:30 a.m. | Check-in

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Welcome and T1D Community Conversation with Dr. Frances Lim-Liberty and Anne Marie Emond, BSN

11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Connections and Networking

Enjoy a light breakfast and connect with other local families. Kids will have their own activities to enjoy — and don’t forget to bring your own Rufus for a diabetes checkup!

We’d love to see you there — space is limited, so please reserve your spot by Tuesday, November 10.

Speakers:

Frances Lim-Liberty, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and sees patients throughout NH, VT, ME, and MA. She has a particular interest in diabetes transition care- from adolescence to young adulthood- and how to best incorporate technology into current diabetes management. She has a passion for teaching medical students and residents, and has worked in developing and implementing innovative approaches to teaching about cultural humility, equitable healthcare outcomes, and shared medical-decision making. Her work is grounded in a commitment to advancing healthcare access by ensuring that patients and families can navigate any barriers that can prevent them from achieving their healthcare goals. She believes this work is best accomplished through creating collaborations with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, institutions, and community networks and supports.

Anne Marie Emond, BSN, RN, CDCES, is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with more than 10 years of nursing experience, primarily in pediatrics. Her background includes caring for children and families in both inpatient and emergency settings before transitioning to pediatric diabetes education. Having lived with T1D for 25 years, Anne Marie brings both professional expertise and personal perspective to her work. She has a particular interest in helping children and families integrate diabetes care into everyday life and navigate the evolving landscape of diabetes technology. She is passionate about family centered care and empowering young people and their families with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to successfully manage diabetes.