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The Rufus Club is for children aged 10 and under, who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
When you join the Rufus Club, we’ll ask you to do some tasks to tell other people about living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), and to raise money for T1D research. You an come to our online Rufus Club meetings, to talk to other children and their families who know just what it’s like to live with T1D.
You’ll get a Welcome Pack with things to help you do your tasks, and you could even get your very own Rufus Bear (if you don’t already have one). When you’ve done all your tasks, Rufus will send you a medal and certificate to say well done!
Ask your parent or guardian to fill in the form below.
If you’d like to join the Rufus Club, ask your parent/guardian to complete the form below. Rufus will be in touch with more details.
(Please note: all communications from Breakthrough T1D UK about the Rufus Club will be undertaken with the parent/guardian).
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