Upcoming Events
Quarterly In-Person Pump Basics Class
We are supplementing our pre-recorded Pump Basics class with a quarterly in-person one for people who would like to learn and see their insulin pump options in person! This class is designed for those interested or planning on transitioning to an insulin pump.
The class will be held in the Wade Center on the 2nd floor of the CHOC clinic building at
455 S. Main St., Orange, CA 92868.
After completion of this course, a physician review and RX is needed to start the Pre-Pump Class.
Register for free below.
Fashion Show 2025 Photoshoot Cast Call
Join us in celebrating our 40th Anniversary of the PADRE Foundation at this year’s Fashion Show Gala. This is a great opportunity to make connections, see old friends, raise funds, and have a blast while doing so! If your child, or teen, is interested in participating in the May 10th show, please register using the form below.
After registration has taken place, an email to schedule your photoshoot time slot, what to wear, and all other details will be sent to you the first week of December.
We will have 10-minute increments from 9am to 5pm available at the Wade Center located at the CHOC Clinic building in Orange.
If you have questions, please text 657-584-7663 to learn more about this fundraising event. We look forward to a successful Fashion Show Season.
Riding the Wave of Type 1 Diabetes
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Parents, grandparents, and teens affected by Type 1 diabetes: we know how hard living with Type 1 diabetes can be, and we've organized a one-of-a-kind event to address feelings you may be experiencing. Take a few hours to reset and connect with others on this T1d journey while listening to an impactful speaker.
Lunch will be provided at this FREE event.
Orange County School Nurse Training
Listen to clinical presentations from CHOC Endocrinologists, watch hands-on demonstrations of Type 1 diabetes technology, and earn Continuing Education Units. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
To register for this event, Click Here . Make sure you add to cart and check out to secure your registration for this event.
For any questions, please email info@padrefoundation.org.
SOLD OUT-Holiday Party
WE ARE SOLD OUT!
We are so excited to be hosting our annual holiday party at Dave & Busters in Orange on the evening of Tuesday, December 10th from 5:30-8pm. We will enjoy a night of group games, food, gifts, giveaways, and connecting with our families living with t1d. Also can’t forget unlimited arcade game play. All for a low price!
Contact PADRE at info@padrefoundation.org to join a waitlist for this event.
Quarterly In-Person Pump Basics Class
We are supplementing our pre-recorded Pump Basics class with a quarterly in-person one for people who would like to learn and see their insulin pump options in person! This class is designed for those interested or planning on transitioning to an insulin pump.
The class will be held in the Wade Center on the 2nd floor of the CHOC clinic building at
455 S. Main St., Orange, CA 92868.
After completion of this course, a physician review and RX is needed to start the Pre-Pump Class.
Register for free below.
10th Annual Shopping Extravaganza at Outlets at San Clemente
Mark your calendars! We have been selected to participate in the 10th Annual Shopping Extravaganza at Outlets at San Clemente!
Please join us on October 12 starting at 10 a.m. for a fun day of shopping, wine tasting, lunch, and exclusive shopping deals on top of Outlets at San Clemente’s daily savings of 30-70% off. Tickets are available now by clicking the button below - please remember to select PADRE Foundation when purchasing so that we receive funds from the ticket sale!
Each ticket costs $40 per person (PADRE earns $25 from each ticket sale) and includes:
Exclusive discounts at Outlets at San Clemente fashion brands
Private catered lunch, presented by Ruby’s Diner
Live entertainment
Complimentary wine tasting for guests 21+
An opportunity to win up to $40,000 in prizes including gift cards to Converse, Tommy Hilfiger, GUESS, Levi’s, Le Creuset, and more!
Please Note: We are eligible for additional funding if we reach our goal of over 100 check-ins at the event! Please encourage your friends and family to purchase tickets and join you for this fun shopping day.
Thank you for supporting us! Click the link below to purchase your tickets.
Los Angeles County School Nurse Training
Listen to clinical presentations from Los Angeles-based Endocrinologists, watch hands-on demonstrations of Type 1 diabetes technology, and earn Continuing Education Units. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Tickets are $25 at the button below.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT, BUT YOU CAN EMAIL INFO@PADREFOUNDATION.ORG
TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST.
Harvest Carnival
Join us for our annual Harvest Carnival. This is such a great opportunity to meet T1d families and enjoy games, jumpers, crafts, and so much more.
The location is Westmont Elementary School in Anaheim, and you can get your $5 tickets at this page when they go on sale on September 1, 2024. Each ticket includes a meal from TK Burgers!
For any questions, please email info@padrefoundation.org.
Click the button below to purchase your tickets!
Quarterly In-Person Caregivers Class
For those that care for children living with Type 1 diabetes. The class covers the basics of Type 1 diabetes management, high/low blood sugar intervention, and much more. This class is taught by CHOC clinical staff. This is an in-person class hosted quarterly on the CHOC campus in Orange in the Wade Education Center on the 2nd floor of the clinic building at 455 S. Main St., Orange, CA 92868. For any questions, please call or text 714-714-1906.
T1d Teen Event
Join us for a teens-only night out at Concourse Bowling Alley in Anaheim for a night of bowling, pizza, and new T1d friends! This event is for T1d teens & friends between 13-18 years old.
Due to an extremely limited number of tickets, we ask that you please limit your purchase to one ticket for your T1d teen and one ticket for a friend. Thank you for understanding! Please email info@padrefoundation.org for any questions.
Tickets are available for $5 when you click the button below.
Orange County School Nurse Training
Listen to clinical presentations from CHOC Endocrinologists, watch hands-on demonstrations of Type 1 diabetes technology, and earn Continuing Education Units. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration will begin August 1, 2024.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
For any questions, please email info@padrefoundation.org.
Family Beach Day
Gather your towels, sunblock, boogie boards, snacks, drinks, beach toys, diabetes supplies and anything else you may need to enjoy your day at the PADRE Family Beach Day. Spend the early afternoon with friends and families of Type 1’s at Bolsa Chica State Beach.
The PADRE Team will be there from 11am-2pm and we can’t wait to see you!
This event is FREE to attend but parking is $15. We will update our lifeguard tower location on the morning of the event and text it to you!
For any questions, please email info@padrefoundation.org.
Back to School Night
Join us for an informative session about all things back to school! We’ll be covering doctors orders, a 504 plan, school supply kits, testing accommodations, and preparing for a successful school year.
Our Back to School Night will be held in the Wade Center on the second floor of the CHOC clinic building at 455 S. Main St., Orange, CA 92868.
For any questions, please email info@padrefoundation.org.
Quarterly In-Person Pump Basics Class
We are supplementing our pre-recorded Pump Basics class with a quarterly in-person one for people who would like to learn and see their insulin pump options in person! This class is designed for those interested or planning on transitioning to an insulin pump.
The class will be held in the Wade Center on the 2nd floor of the CHOC clinic building at
455 S. Main St., Orange, CA 92868.
After completion of this course, a physician review and RX is needed to start the Pre-Pump Class.
Register for free below.
19th Annual Turf & Surf Golf Tournament
Join the PADRE Foundation and support children living with Type 1 diabetes all while playing a round of golf at The Huntington Club in Huntington Beach. On Monday, July 22, 2024 enjoy a great day of friends, fairways, and food all while supporting a great cause!
Registration is full at this time.
Please contact Mary at info@padrefoundation.org or call 714-376-5053 if you have any questions.
Angels Game
Come on out to the Ballpark for our Annual Angels Game. Join the PADRE team and watch the Los Angeles Angels take on the San Diego Padres.
We will gather under the Big A for some tailgating fun with games, snacks, and meet other kids and families living with T1d before the game.
This event does sell out fast, so get your tickets as soon as possible. Please limit your order to a maximum of 6 tickets so more families get the opportunity to attend!
Fashion Show 2024
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Huntington Beach, we will host our 33rd Annual Fashion Show Gala. The Fashion Show will feature our children and teens performing in an empowering event that celebrates imagination, strength, creativity, resilience, and the wonders of childhood, reflecting our theme "Fun in the Sun."
Throughout the night, participants will showcase that even with Type 1 they can still find the fun in life, despite the daily obstacles they may face. Each model will also be displaying the latest fashions on the runway, compliments of Macy’s.
We invite you to join efforts with us as a sponsor of our 2024 Fashion Show Gala, our major fundraising event, which generates two-thirds of the income needed for the PADRE Foundation education and support programs.
Together we can inspire kids to lead AMAZING lives until a cure for Type 1 diabetes is found!
Help us keep childhood special for the children of PADRE and enjoy "Fun in the Sun" with Type 1.
PADRE Park Day
Enjoy a day at the park with the PADRE team and families living with Type 1 diabetes at Box Canyon Park, Yorba Linda. Bring a lunch, lawn chairs, blankets, low snacks, and everything needed for a great day in the sun. We look forward to seeing you all there! Please register below to receive details and more reminders.
Quarterly In-Person Caregivers Class
For those that care for children living with Type 1 diabetes. The class covers the basics of Type 1 diabetes management, high/low blood sugar intervention, and much more. This class is taught by CHOC clinical staff. This is an in-person class hosted quarterly on the CHOC campus in Orange at the PADRE office on the 4th floor at 505 S. Main St., Orange, CA 92868. For any questions, please call or text 714-714-1906.
Quarterly In-Person Caregivers Class
For those that care for children living with Type 1 diabetes. The class covers the basics of Type 1 diabetes management, high/low blood sugar intervention, and much more. This class is taught by CHOC clinical staff. This is an in-person class hosted quarterly on the CHOC campus in Orange at the PADRE office on the 4th floor at 505 S. Main St., Orange, CA 92868. For any questions, please call or text 714-714-1906.
Riding the Wave
Parents, grandparents, and teens affected by Type 1 diabetes: we know how hard living with Type 1 diabetes can be, and we've organized a one-of-a-kind event to address feelings you may be experiencing. Take a few hours to reset and connect with others on this T1d journey while listening to an impactful speaker.
Lunch will be provided at this FREE event.
Harvest Carnival
Join us for our annual Harvest Carnival. This is such a great opportunity to meet T1d families and enjoy games, jumpers, crafts, and so much more.
The location is Westmont Elementary School in Anaheim, and you can get your $5 tickets by clicking the button below. Each ticket includes a meal from TK Burgers!
Los Angeles County School Nurse Training
Listen to clinical presentations from Los Angeles-based Endocrinologists, watch hands-on demonstrations of Type 1 diabetes technology, and earn Continuing Education Units. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Tickets are $25. Please fill out the form below, and we’ll contact you for your ticket. For any questions, please email info@padrefoundation.org.
Quarterly In-Person Caregivers Class
For those that care for children living with Type 1 diabetes. The class covers the basics of Type 1 diabetes management, high/low blood sugar intervention, and much more. This class is taught by CHOC clinical staff. This is an in-person class hosted quarterly on the CHOC campus in Orange at the Wade Center in the clinic building. For any questions, please call or text 714-714-1906.
Family Beach Day
Gather your towels, sunblock, boogie boards, snacks, drinks, beach toys, diabetes supplies and anything else you may need to enjoy your day at the PADRE Family Beach Day. Spend the early afternoon with friends and families of Type 1’s at Bolsa Chica State Beach.
The PADRE Team will be there from 11am-2pm and we can’t wait to see you!
This event is FREE to attend but parking is $15. We will be near Lifeguard Tower 23!
Any questions? Call us at 714-714-1906
Turf and Surf Golf Tournament
WE ARE SOLD OUT!
THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPONSORS AND GOLFERS. See you Monday, 7/24/23.
Join the PADRE Foundation and support the children living with Type 1 diabetes all while playing a round of golf at The Huntington Club in Huntington Beach. On Monday, July 24, 2023 enjoy a great day of friends, fairways, and food all while supporting a great cause!
Questions, call 714-509-8330, 714-714-1906 or email Info@PADREfoundation.org
Looking for other ways to donate, please contact Mary@padrefoundation.org. Thank you!
Fashion Show 2023 - June 17, 2023
Join us at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa for our 32nd Annual Fashion Show Gala for this wonderful evening of food, friends and a fabulous fashion show starring our children all living with Type 1 diabetes.
Consider getting involved and assisting with plans for the fashion show as this is a great way to join the T1d community and form some wonderful friendships.
Contact the PADRE office at 714-509-8330 or text us at 714-714-1906.
We are looking for sponsorships, silent auction baskets, wine and volunteer help!
For more information click HERE
To purchase tickets click HERE
Angel Game Family Night
Bring your family and friends out for a night of baseball to watch the Angels vs. Astros on Monday, May 8, 2023!
Tickets are sold out through PADRE Foundation but you can purchase tickets in or near our section with Angels Baseball.
We will all be sitting in Left Field Pavilion Section 259. Before the game we gather under the Big A to meet all the families, share stories, ask questions and enjoy some pre-game snacks. Hope to see you there.
IF YOU PURCHASED TICKETS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, THEY WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO YOUR REGISTERED EMAIL THIS WEEK FROM MLB.
Santa Ana Zoo Day
Bring your family and join us for a fun zoo day in Santa Ana on April 29, 2023 10am-2pm.
Tickets are sold out through PADRE Foundation, but can be purchased at general admission to Santa Ana Zoo.
Teen Event at Flightdeck
This event is for teens living with Type 1 diabetes ages 13-18.
No experience necessary as you will be provided in-flight instruction as a Fighter Pilot Combat in the Sky and Rogue Racing Combat on the Track. After the excitement you will be rewarded with food, reflection and more fun. This is a team building activity to meet others and form some friendships.
The event is located at Flightdeck, Anaheim. You won’t want to miss this.
Questions? call 714-714-1906
Tickets are on sale for $15 for each T1d teen here.
Family Picnic
Join us for a fun day of park play, games, lunch, and community with other PADRE friends and Family. Location: Huntington Beach Central Park (6622 Lakeview Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92648)
2023 Fashion Show Cast Call
This is the time to get involved and make connections! We’re gearing up for our 2023 fashion show fundraiser and if your child is interested in being a model or performer in the June 17th show, please text 714-714-1906 to sign up for our cast call on Monday, January 23rd. In the text, please provide your child’s first and last name, their age on 6/17/2023, parent name(s), parent phone number, parent email, and your requested time slot. We have 10 minute increments from 3pm to 8pm available. We can’t wait to meet you!
If you have questions, give us a call and we can tell you all about this exciting event. Please call 714-509-8330 or 714-714-1906.
Holiday Party
The fun evening will include: A light dinner, arcade games, crafts, & family photos!
Raffle tickets available for purchase for $1.00/each / Prizes include games, toys and more!
Space is limited, and tickets are no longer available. Please call the office at 714-509-8330 to be added to the waitlist.
Please do not show up at the door for this event without registering. Two days before the event you will receive a confirmation email from PADRE Foundation.
Thank you for your understanding.