Breakfast with Rufus – Pensacola

August 1, 2026, Pensacola, FL
9:30 am – 12:00 pm (Central Time)

About

A fun-filled morning to connect with other families in the Greater Pensacola & Panhandle T1D community!

Breakfast with Rufus is an event for families in the greater Pensacola and Panhandle area impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). The event will feature a lite breakfast, vendor expo, interactive activity for kids and a T1D research update for parents and caregivers. Children living with T1D are encouraged to bring their Rufus bears and siblings are welcome to bring a stuffed animal friend too so all can join in on the fun!

This event is made possible by the generous partnership of Nemours Children’s Health!

Note: children of any age are welcome but the program will be most appropriate for children under 13.

Event Agenda:

9:30-10:30am

Event opens
Breakfast available
Mingle with T1D vendors
Mingle with T1D community

10:30-11:00am

Program begins (everyone together)
About Breakthrough T1D
T1D Testimonials – hear from two young adults who thrive with T1D!

11:00am-12:00pm

Kids Session: T1D check-up with Rufus & Diabetes Educator
Parent/Caregiver Session: Research Update with Breakthrough T1D presenter

12:00pm – event concludes