Help donate to get a dog who “nose” when blood sugar is going off-track with her boy!

If you are not able to make it to the event, but feel inclined to help Warren has a GoFundMe set up that you can donate to: https://gofund.me/5d81fd35

Warren is a 10 year old boy living in California. Warren has Autism and was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 3 years old. Warren is currently recovering from ACL lengthening surgery on both legs because of his toe walking (due to sensory issues with his Autism) and currently has limited mobility, which has made 2024 a tough year for Warren.

Because Warren is a Diabetic he often has very high or low blood sugars which can lead to major medical problems if not caught and treated quickly (high numbers can potentially lead to long hospital stays and low numbers can potentially cause him to have seizures or lose consciousness- both can lead to death if left untreated). Unfortunately, Warren does not feel when his blood sugar is very high or low like some Diabetics can. Warren wears a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) that keeps track of his blood sugar numbers to help ensure his blood sugar does not go too high or low, however it often gives inaccurate readings, stops working completely for periods of time and must be monitored 24/7 by his mother as Warren is not able to respond to or treat his blood sugar alerts himself- life as a Diabetic can be scary! Despite all the obstacles he faces, Warren faces every day with a big smile on his face, little complaint and is the first share his love and support with his family or friends.

However there is a light at the end of the tunnel for Warren…. Recently Warren was matched with an amazing DAD (Diabetic alert dog) named Bumblebee who has been trained by MD Dogs, a non-profit organization in Kentucky. Bumblebee is a perfect match for Warren and despite her small package (weighing in at only 19 pounds), she has a heart and personality the size of an elephant and desires nothing more then to work hard and be loved by her person.

It was quite a process to find a DAD for Warren as, due to his Autism and age, his mom will have to help with the care and training of his dog and he does not qualify to even apply at many service dog organizations for a public access dog (which he needs so he can take his dog with him while out in the community). When Warren met Bumblebee in person it was love at first sight and the two immediately hit it off- Warren and his whole family loves her so much already!! On the second day of meeting/training, Bumblebee was already alerting to 100% of Warren’s high/low blood sugars before his CGM did- allowing his mom to treat him quickly and early so he could continue to safely go about his day- what a relief! To help Warren even more, MD Dogs’ trainer Libby has trained Bumblebee to help Warren when he is feeling overwhelmed or overstimulated due to his Autism. This will be a huge help to preventing meltdowns and allowing Warren to live a healthier, more productive life! What a special dog!!

For more information about Warren and Bumblebee, their full story and updates please Warren’s instagram page @warren_t1warrior

Now Warren needs help from the community! A fully trained public access dog costs $22,000 plus the cost to travel several times for training before Bumblebee and Warren are fully prepped and ready to go (we need to be able to learn all the commands, pass a public access test and allow time for Bumblebee and Warren to bond so when she comes home she feels confident and comfortable here after living with MD Dogs’ Libby her entire life). While this feels like an insurmountable cost, we know with help we will be able to raise the money for Bumblebee with help from the community!

If you are able to help in anyway, we welcome all help, support and love you can give!

If you are not able to make it to the event, but feel inclined to help Warren has a GoFundMe set up that you can donate to: https://gofund.me/5d81fd35

If you aren’t able to donate or attend our event, please consider sharing Warren’s story or Instagram page to help find a wider audience in the community. People can be quick to overlook those with disabilities like Autism, please help
Warren avoid being missed!

Want to help with our event-

If you are able to post a flyer to help advertise please let us know- it would be greatly appreciated!

Are you or someone you know able to donate an item towards our auction- any products or gift certificates we can use in our auction will help make this auction a success! Things like a “behind the scenes tour” or a special meal with your team are great one of a kind auction lots!

We also could always use more volunteers to help man the event itself.

Please help by donating or sharing this with everyone you know and help a young special needs boy get his service dog! Thank you so much for your love and support!

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