In light of the widespread impact of the delta variant, we are moving Friends for Life White Plains to a virtual format. More information will be posted here soon.
THANKS TO GENEROUS SPONSORS
Registering for the Conference
Every conference participant needs to register for the conference
Registration is $200 per person for ages 6 and older, $50 per person for age 5 and under.
*Registering for the hotel only registers you for a hotel room and registering for the conference only registers you for the conference itself.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations prior to September 17, 2021 will be refunded minus a $25 per person processing fee. After September 17, 2021, no refunds are available.
Virtual Conference Plans
Due to the smaller nature of this regional conference, we do not plan to livestream any sessions.
Hotel Information
Hotel Reservation Information
VERY IMPORTANT: Booking a room at the Sonesta White Plains Downtown does not mean that you are registered for the conference. Please register for the conference first and then book your hotel room. FFL White Plains 2021 will have reduced capacity this year due to COVID mitigation protocols. We expect the conference to sell out, and we will not be accepting in person registrations at the conference.
Reserve your room online at the Sonesta White Plains web site. Note that on-site parking is $10 per night.
For more conference information, including sponsorship and exhibitor information, contact Laura Billetdeaux at 734-353-9294 or [email protected].
Read reports from Orlando 2019 and Orlando 2018 to see what our in-person conferences are all about
Should I Attend?
"At this conference, dreams come true. It’s where, for one week out of the year, diabetes kids are the cool kids." - Alice Morgan
" Sometimes, when days are kind of rough, I’ll put on a green bracelet to remind myself that I am not alone. "
Is this just for children and their families?
In 2019, over 2,027 people came from 41 states (plus DC and PR) and seven other countries, including 510 first-timers.
48% of people with diabetes were adults
Friends for Life began when Laura Billetdeaux asked CWD families if they wanted to vacation together. That annual gathering turned into the conference it is today, and includes T1 adults, grandparents teens, tweens and toddlers, and siblings of people with diabetes.
Families & Individuals
with type 1 diabetes including toddlers, tweens, teens and young adults, as well as siblings
Adults Living with T1D
their partners and spouses, and their children and friends
Siblings and Children
who, even though they don't have diabetes, they still live with diabetes
Grandparents and Other Caregivers
who are supporting their family members with type 1 diabetes
Health Care Professionals
who work with people living with type 1 diabetes (CEUs are not offered)
"So many green bracelets symbolized those of us living with diabetes. Our loved ones wore orange. And everywhere I turned I didn’t feel the need to explain when I started to beep." - Cara Richardson
Conference Schedule at a Glance
Friday
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 - 5:00 PM - 9:00PM
Registration opens at 5:00 pm. Sponsor's Exhibits open from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Light snacks and refreshments.
Saturday
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sessions for adults, parents and youth. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Exhibits open.
Sunday
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sessions for adults, parents and youth. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Exhibits open.
