A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors
Get Out and Play Day & Food/Good Drive
Get ready to move, laugh, and play! The Defeat Diabetes Foundation’s Get Out and Play Day is all about bringing families together for a day packed with fun, fitness, and fresh inspiration. Kids can jump into games, sports demos, and hands-on activities that make healthy living exciting, while parents pick up easy tips on staying active and preventing diabetes. It’s not just an event—it’s a celebration of health, community, and the power of play! Come join the movement and help our youth take the first steps toward a healthier, happier future!
Alongside all the fun, we’re also giving back! During Get Out and Play Day, we’ll be hosting a Community Food & Goods Drive to support the Brevard Homeless Coalition. We invite families to bring non-perishable food items and basic medical supplies—such as bandages, Neosporin packets, and similar first-aid essentials—to help those in need right here in our community. Together, we can make a difference not only in our own health but in the lives of our neighbors. Every donation counts and helps strengthen the spirit of care and compassion that makes this event so special!
About Get Out and Play Day & the KIDD Project
Get Out and Play Day is more than just a community event—it’s a celebration of health, family, and the power of active living. Hosted by the Defeat Diabetes Foundation, this exciting day brings together children, parents, and local organizations to promote fun, fitness, and education about diabetes prevention. Kids can explore a variety of sports, games, and physical challenges designed to get them moving, while families learn simple, practical ways to maintain a healthier lifestyle at home. The day is filled with energy, smiles, and opportunities for everyone to discover that being active can be both fun and rewarding.
This event is part of our youth-focused initiative, the KIDD – Kids Initiative to Defeat Diabetes®. The KIDD Project was created to empower children with the knowledge and tools to take charge of their health before diabetes ever becomes a threat. By combining interactive learning, community partnerships, and opportunities for sports participation, KIDD helps young people build lifelong habits that promote wellness and resilience.
Through KIDD, the Defeat Diabetes Foundation partners with schools, coaches, and youth programs to connect children—especially those in underserved communities—with access to sports, mentorship, and educational resources. Our goal is to remove barriers that prevent kids from being active and to show them that taking care of their health can be exciting, achievable, and deeply rewarding.
Together, Get Out and Play Day and the KIDD Project represent our commitment to helping the next generation live stronger, healthier lives. Every game played, every new sport discovered, and every moment spent learning about wellness brings us closer to a future where all children have the opportunity to thrive—free from the burden of diabetes.
SMALL STEP, BIG IMPACT
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