Orange Biomed to join North Carolina T1D family camp event

Orange Biomed will take part in Camp to Community High Country on Sept. 26 at the Valle Crucis Conference Center in North Carolina, joining The Diabetes Family Connection’s one-day program for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. The event extends camp-style activities and diabetes education to communities beyond the state’s metro areas and fits Orange Biomed’s broader health-awareness campaign.

Why it matters: - Camp to Community High Country brings diabetes education, family support and peer connection to children with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers. - Orange Biomed’s participation gives the medical technology company a local presence in a community-focused event tied to patient education and advocacy. - The event is part of a broader effort to extend support outside North Carolina’s metropolitan areas.

What happened: - Orange Biomed announced it will participate in Camp to Community High Country on Sept. 26, 2026, at the Valle Crucis Conference Center in Valle Crucis, N.C. - The Diabetes Family Connection is hosting the one-day event. - The program is designed for children ages 5–15 living with T1D and their families. - Orange Biomed will join as a participating sponsor and host a puzzle activity for families.

The details: - Camp to Community was launched by The Diabetes Family Connection in 2023. - The initiative pairs recreational programming for children with resource sessions for caregivers. - Volunteers and medical counselors who live with T1D lead much of the programming. - Orange Biomed said the event aligns with its “M.A.P. Your Health” campaign, which focuses on health awareness, patient empowerment and proactive diabetes management. - Luke Jo, co-founder of Orange Biomed, said the company’s North Carolina ties make the event especially meaningful. - Orange Biomed will also participate in the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Triangle Walk in Raleigh on Nov. 8. - The company says that event will reinforce its commitment to public awareness, advocacy and health accessibility across North Carolina. - Orange Biomed says more information about Camp to Community is available through The Diabetes Family Connection.

Between the lines: - Orange Biomed is using a community event to build visibility beyond product messaging and connect its brand to diabetes support networks. - The schedule suggests the company is pursuing a broader North Carolina outreach strategy this fall, with both a family camp event and a walk focused on T1D awareness. - The emphasis on education and accessibility matches the company’s larger positioning around chronic disease management.

What's next: - Families will gather at Camp to Community High Country on Sept. 26 for camp-style activities and diabetes-focused education. - Orange Biomed will next appear at the Breakthrough T1D Triangle Walk in Raleigh on Nov. 8. - The company is likely to continue tying its local outreach to its “M.A.P. Your Health” initiative and broader advocacy efforts.