UPCOMING EVENTS
2025 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International is excited to announce that our first Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference of 2025 will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from May 8 to 10, 2025! More information will be coming soon.
PAST EVENTS
2024 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference in Liverpool, UK
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International held our second Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference of 2024 in Liverpool, United Kingdom on November 14th-16th.
Click here for more info on this past event including a slideshow of highlights.
Click here to read a blog post about the Family Conference.
Click here to view presentations made at the conference.
2024 Sugar Soirée
The 2024 Sugar Soirée took place on Saturday, September 28, 2024 and was held at the Montclair Art Museum. It was a chance to gather with the CHI community and celebrate and raise funds to improve the lives of children and adults born with congenital hyperinsulinism and their families.
Click here to see a slideshow of highlights from the event.
If you couldn’t attend this year’s Sugar Soirée, but would like to make a donation, you can donate here.
Million Dollar Bike Ride in Philadelphia, June 8, 2024
A group representing CHI participated in the Penn Medicine grant’s Million Dollar Bike Ride in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 8, 2024! Thanks to your support, we have raised over $700,000 dollars to fund hyperinsulinism research.
Read about the event and see a slideshow here, and see Julie’s recap of the day on the blog here.
The 2024 CHI Family Conference at Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, TX took place from Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2, 2024. It was a spectacular weekend of learning, sharing, and fun, with speakers and families coming from Europe, Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, Texas, and all around the US. The conference was organized by CHI and Dr. Paul Thornton and his staff at the Cook Children’s Medical Center.
Click here to see a slideshow of highlights and to read more about the conference.
Rare Disease Day was February 29th (the rarest day of the year)!
To celebrate our community on this special day, we had a free virtual event via Zoom at 11:00 AM Eastern US Time.
In honor of Rare Disease Day, we asked our hyperinsulinism community: what do you dare to dream? We received submissions from all over the globe, demonstrating the international reach of our goals and dreams to improve the lives of those with hyperinsulinism. We can never stop dreaming for a future without lows, because dreams inspire action!
Learn more about our “I Dare to Dream” campaign here.
ESPE Connect webinar, February 14, 2024
CHI CEO Julie Raskin joined CHI Collaborative Research Network Members Senthil Senniappan and Klaus Mohnike at the ESPE Connect webinar: “New Perspectives in Congenital Hyperinsulinism” on February 14, 2024. These webinars offered high-quality scientific and educational content from world-leading pediatric endocrinologists and other experts, are were available live or on-demand, and were free of charge.
Topics included:
- Diagnosis and management – Dr Senthil Senniappan (Liverpool, UK)
- Parent and family perspectives of CHI – Julie Raskin (CEO – Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (New Jersey, USA)
- New advances of CHI – Professor Klaus Mohnike (Magdeburg, Germany)
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Sugar Soirée!
The 2023 Sugar Soirée took place on November 4th in the evening at the Montclair Art Museum in Montclair, NJ. We were thrilled to have gathered with the CHI community and to have celebrated and raised funds to improve the lives of children and adults born with congenital hyperinsulinism and their families.
View a PDF of the 2023 Sugar Soirée Program here.
You can learn more about this year’s Be My Sugar Awardees and event details here.
If you would still like to make a donation, you can donate here.
Click here to see pictures from the 2023 Sugar Soirée event.
Fall 2023 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) and Kongenitaler Hyperinsulinismus e.V. partnered to host the 2023 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference in The Hague, Netherlands. It took place from September 22 – 24, 2023.
View the Conference Agenda and List of Panelists, Presenters and Moderators
See the presentations from the conference here.
We hosted a Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Meeting Day in Brisbane, Australia, on August 5, 2023. We had a welcome reception at the meeting hotel in Brisbane in the evening on Friday, August 4, followed by the meeting day and event dinner on Saturday, August 5. We also had a family activity in Brisbane on Sunday, August 6.
See highlights and presentations from this event here.
2023 Million Dollar Bike Ride
On June 10th, Team CHIbra gathered in Philadelphia for our tenth year of participation in the Million Dollar Bike Ride. Thank you to the riders, volunteers, and supporters who have helped us raise over $8,500 so far!
Ride day may have come and gone, but you can continue donating until the last week of June. Remember, The University of Pennsylvania will match the first $30,000 of our donations. Funds raised support the critical need for research for diagnostic tests to increase timely diagnosis of HI, tools for better management, new treatments, and, one day, a cure. Donate here.
2023 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference
The conference was organized by Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). It took place April 14-16, 2023 in Philadelphia.
The CHI staff, the CHOP Hyperinsulinism Center team, additional world-renowned physicians, researchers, congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) specialists, HI family members, and CHI advocacy leaders presented at the conference. There were also interactive sessions where HI families could share their stories and experiences.
The conference started with a welcome reception at the Philadelphia University City Sheraton hotel on Friday evening, April 14, 2023. Conference sessions took place on the CHOP Campus during the day on Saturday, April 15, and Sunday, April 16. There was a conference dinner on Saturday for all attendees as well.
Click here to see the Conference presentations.
Click here to see photos from this Family Conference.
2023 Rare Disease Day
Rare Disease Day took place this year on Tuesday, February 28. Rare Disease Day is a day that celebrates and amplifies the voices of those living with rare diseases and people who advocate for them. We celebrated your dreams and raised awareness about congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) leading up to Rare Disease Day this year by sharing why community members are #RareAndDareToDream. To celebrate the day with our HI community, CHI hosted a virtual event via Zoom on Rare Disease Day. Additionally, CHI designed a 2023 Rare Disease Day shirt which is still available for order.
Learn more here about Rare Disease Day celebrations.
We thank the congenital hyperinsulinism community for their participation in the 2022 Congenital Hyperinsulinism December Research Days. From December 2, 2022, until January 2, 2023, we recorded presentations, booths, and posters highlighting the latest congenital hyperinsulinism research and resources from around the world.
2022 CHI Family Meet-Up
Our first-ever CHI Family Meet-Up took place on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 9:30 AM- 1:30 PM at the Cayton Childre’s Museum in Santa Monica, California. This was CHI’s first regional meet-up – and we hope to have more in the future in other parts of the world.
HI families and people with HI joined us to play, visit, connect and learn more about the HI Global Registry (HIGR), the only patient-reported congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) natural history study.
This event was open to all ages. CHI welcomed children with HI, their siblings, parents, grandparents, or other extended family members to join us at the meet-up. Additionally, adults with HI were invited to bring their partner, children, or other family members along to the meet-up.
Click here to see a slideshow of highlights from this event.
The 2022 Sugar Soirée
The 2022 Sugar Soirée took place on Saturday October 22, 2022 in the evening at the Montclair Art Museum in Montclair, NJ. Our annual Sugar Soirée brought CHI supporters together to celebrate the strength of the community and to raise funds to improve the lives of children and adults born with congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) and their families. Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2022 Sugar Soirée a success!
Click here to see a slideshow with highlights from the event.
2022 CHI Family Conference
On September 16-18, 2022, Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI), in partnership with Vivere con CHI, held the 2022 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference in Rome, Italy. The conference featured world-renowned physicians, researchers, and specialists who treat children with congenital hyperinsulinism (HI), as well as parent and patient advocacy leaders. There were opportunities for HI families to meet and share their experiences with other HI families. The CHI Family Conferences are a fantastic way to learn more about all aspects of the condition and to meet members of the global HI community.
Click here to see the Presentations made at the 2022 CHI Family Conference in Rome.
The 2022 Million Dollar Bike Ride
The 2022 Million Dollar Bike Ride took place on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA. Team CHIbra rode together to raise funds for congenital hyperinsulinism research, and we had our 9th year of participation. For those who couldn’t join us in Philadelphia, there was a virtual ride option.
You can still donate towards our fundraising efforts here.
2022 Rare Disease Day Virtual Gathering
The CHI team gathered with friends from around the world virtually on Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM Eastern US Time and shared how Rare Disease Day is being celebrated globally.
Show your CHIbra Stripes, wear a CHIbra Tee, or one of the Rare Disease Day colors – blue, green, pink, or purple! You can order this year’s CHI Rare Disease Day Shirt here in adult, youth & toddler sizes and even a baby onesie! 25% of proceeds will go to CHI!
We were also joined by Origami Master Jeremy Shafer, who donated his time to join us for a brief demonstration and taught us some simple origami.
If you would like to participate in the origami lesson, please have some square paper on hand. You can create a square from a piece of printer paper as described here.
You can also use origami paper, of course! A source to order origami paper can be found here.
You can watch Jeremy’s original origami videos on his YouTube Channel here.
He is also available for virtual parties and private lessons, and you can book Jeremy here.
The 2021 Sugar Soirée
The CHI 2021 Sugar Soirée took place virtually on Saturday, November 13, 2021. The event allowed people to join us in celebrating the congenital hyperinsulinism community and the resounding accomplishments and achievements of the year.
Click here to read more about the event.
Join our mailing list to make sure you get updates on future CHI events!
View the 2021 Sugar Soirée Program here.
If you registered for the 2021 Virtual Sugar Soirée, you can still log in and view information here: https://SugarSoiree21.givesmart.com.
The 2021 Virtual Research Conference
CHI is pleased to announce that the 2021 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Virtual Research Conference took place on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The conference was open to the entire CHI community. It included live panels and presentations from the leading experts in the field of HI, videos, interactive Q & A, and an exhibit space with the latest information from our sponsors and partners. Click here to view the Conference Agenda, which reviews the topics, speakers, interactive sessions and general information that took place at this year’s conference.
The Virtual Million Dollar Bike Ride
The Virtual Million Dollar Bike Ride was Saturday, June 12, 2021. Team CHIbra raised funds for research once again!
Living with HI Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Learning from our past, making the best of now, and collaborating for a brighter future
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International held our 2021 Virtual Family Conference on Saturday, June 5, 2021. The conference website was open from 9:30 AM Eastern US Time until 4:00 PM Eastern US Time. The conference sessions took place from 10:30 AM Eastern US Time until 2:05 PM Eastern US Time. Conference attendance was free of charge.
The conference included live panels and presentations from the leading experts in the field of HI, videos, interactive Q & A, small group breakout sessions, and exhibit space with the latest information from our sponsors and partners. This conference offered unparalleled access to knowledge in the field of HI.
Rare Disease Day 2021
CHI’s Rare Disease Day Virtual Get Together took place on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 3 PM Eastern US Time via Zoom.
It was an online gathering of the CHI team with friends from around the world virtually to share Rare Disease Day together.
There was no cost to participate in this event.
We encouraged people to show their CHIbra Stripes, wear a CHIbra Tee, or a shade of the official Rare Disease Day Colors – pink, green or blue.
You can learn about other Rare Disease Day events that took place around the world here: https://www.rarediseaseday.org/
Info on the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Collaborative Research Network (CRN) Convening:
The CHI Collaborative Research Network Virtual Convening took place on December 5-6, but will remain open for attendees until Wednesday, December 16th, with access for participants here:
https://bit.ly/CHI_2020_Convening
Attendees wishing to revisit the site may use the email address you registered with to log in.
If you have any questions or problems, please email Jennifer at [email protected]
(Previously posted event info)
CHI is pleased to announce that our second Virtual Congenital Hyperinsulinism International conference is soon to open. This event is called the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Collaborative Research Network (CRN) Convening and will take place the weekend of December 5 and 6, 2020.
At this very interactive event, you will have an opportunity to learn about research opportunities on the topic of congenital hyperinsulinism. We will begin the work of creating a patient-led sustainable, lasting structure to prioritize and execute an international research agenda to better understand congenital hyperinsulinism (HI), identify new ways to improve the lives of those living with HI, reduce the incidence of irreversible brain damage, detect the genetic causes of HI types not currently known; and to find cures for each and every type of HI. You will also have a once in a lifetime opportunity to apply to be a founding patient or medical professional member of the CHI Collaborative Research Network after participating in this convening.
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity and CHI enthusiastically participated this year on Tuesday, December 1.
This year has brought untold challenges: throughout it all, CHI continues its work to provide support and hope to patients and families living with hyperinsulinism around the world.
Thank you to all who have donated and supported CHI already this year!
The 2020 Sugar Soirée was held on Saturday, October 24, 2020, and was a virtual event, which allowed attendees to experience it in the comfort of their own homes!
The Sugar Soirée was a wonderful opportunity to support a meaningful cause while enjoying a unique entertainment experience. The Soirée brought CHI supporters together to celebrate the strength of the community and to raise funds to improve the lives of children and adults born with congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) and their families.
Click here for the 2020 Sugar Soirée Recap.
First Virtual Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International hosted our First Virtual Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference on July 11-12, 2020 from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM (EDT) each day.
420 people from 33 countries, a true worldwide HI community, participated in the Conference. 38 speakers contributed to the live presentations, interactive Q & A, and small group discussions in breakout rooms.
Get a more-detailed overview of what took place at the Virtual Conference here.
You can also view presentation slides from our conference presenters here.
Team CHIbra is Raring To Go for CHI!
Team CHIbra has been raising funds for research as part of the Million Dollar Bike Ride initiative, a project of the Orphan Disease Center of the University of Pennsylvania. This year MDBR went virtual on June 13, 2020 – learn more here!
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser
in support of National Rare Disease Day
As a father with a child impacted by a Rare Disease, National Rare Disease Day is important for education and awareness! About 1 in 20 people will live with a rare disease at some point in their life; yet there is no cure for the majority of rare diseases and many go undiagnosed.
Thank you to those who joined me for the open house Ice Cream Social Fundraiser that we held to raise funds for the local non-profit, Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI).
Cliff’s Homemade Ice Cream were on hand and helped us craft free delicious sundaes. All free-will donations collected were given directly to Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI).
Thank you for your support!
Rare Disease Day 2020
Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February each year. The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives. The campaign targets primarily the general public and also seeks to raise awareness amongst policy makers, public authorities, industry representatives, researchers, health professionals and anyone who has a genuine interest in rare diseases.
#GivingTuesday
Thank you for donating to the #SweetestCause on #GivingTuesday to help fund CHI research and awareness.
#GivingTuesday took place on December 3, 2019.
Click here to learn more about #GivingTuesday as an international event.
The 2019 Sugar Soirée
The 2019 Sugar Soirée took place on Saturday evening, November 2, 2019 at the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. The Sugar Soirée is CHI’s premier annual awareness and fundraising event.
Click here for an overview of the 2019 Sugar Soirée and a slideshow from the event.
CHI Family Conference at ESPE 2019
On September 20-22, 2019, Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) in partnership with Kongenitaler Hyperinsulinismus e.V. and Lobby4Kids held the 2019 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference in Vienna, Austria. The conference featured world-renowned physicians, researchers, and specialists who treat children with congenital hyperinsulinism (HI), as well as parent and patient advocacy leaders.
Click here for highlights and a slideshow from the Vienna Family Conference.
Click here to see the Presentations that were made at the Vienna Family Conference.
CHI CHOP Family Conference
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) and The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted the 2019 CHI Family Conference in Philadelphia, PA on September 6-8, 2019. The conference took place at the Colket Translational Research Building at CHOP located at 3501 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 and the Sheraton Philadelphia University City located at 3549 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Click here to view a slideshow from this event.
Click here to see the Presentations that were made at the Philadelphia Family Conference.
Updates in Diagnosis and Management of Hyperinsulinism and Neonatal Hypoglycemia
September 5-6, 2019
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
This two-day international symposium presented exciting advances in the field of hyperinsulinism, including recent genetic breakthroughs and therapeutic innovations. It also featured a mini-symposium exploring the controversies surrounding neonatal hypoglycemia. The symposium was presented in order to enhance the management skills and practice of endocrinologists, metabolism specialists, neonatologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, geneticists and nurses as well as basic scientists interested in islet cell biology. The symposium faculty, leaders in the field of hyperinsulinism and hypoglycemia, presented 25 plenary lectures on all aspects of these disorders.
CHI Family Get Together at Haak Vineyards and Winery
Individuals with Congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) and their family members gathered for a fun get-together at the Haak Vineyards and Winery in Sante Fe, Texas. The event took place on June 23rd from 3:00 – 5:30 PM. HI dad and musician Hamilton Loomis provided the music.
The Million Dollar Bike Ride
The Penn Medicine Orphan Disease Center (ODC) hosted the 6th Annual Million Dollar Bike Ride on Saturday June 8, 2019, which raised money for rare disease research. Our Raring to Go for CHI Team participated to raise funds for hyperinsulinism research once again and we appreciate your participation!
The fundraising dollars we helped raised will be used for an innovative, pre-clinical or clinical study designed to improve the diagnosis, therapy, or quality of life for those affected by congenital hyperinsulinism.
Sugar Soirée
The 2018 Sugar Soirée took place on Saturday evening, November 17, 2018 at the Fenway Golf Club in Scarsdale, NY. The event was hosted by Michelle Miller, Co-host of “CBS This Morning: Saturday.”
Please click here to read the highlights and see photos from the Sugar Soirée.
On September 25-26, 2018, Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) in partnership with the Medical School of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, held the 2018 Athens Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference in Athens, Greece. The conference took place at the Wyndham Grand Athens.
The conference featured world-renowned physicians, researchers, and specialists who treat children with congenital hyperinsulinism (HI), as well as parent and patient advocacy leaders. There were opportunities for HI families to meet and share their experiences with other HI families. The conference was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about all aspects of the condition and to meet and get to know members of the global HI community.
Click here for a review of the conference and a slideshow of highlights!
Roller Coaster Day at Luna Park, Coney Island
Every day with HI is a Roller Coaster … but not every day with HI is ROLLER COASTER DAY! On September 15th, 2018, CHI hosted our first-ever Roller Coaster Day at Luna Park, Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY, and it was a day of fun for family and friends!
Click here for a slideshow from the event.
2018 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) and Cook Children’s hosted the 2018 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference, July 27-29, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Click here for an overview and a slideshows of highlights from the event.
The CHI Spring Dinner at Fogo De Chão was such an enjoyable evening. We are so grateful to all who came out to support CHI and dine with us last night, and especially to Thaïs Stuart for making this event happen.
Thank you to Fogo de Chão for generously contributing to CHI and for serving such a delicious meal.
It was so nice to connect with HI families and the CHOP HI team.
2018 Rare Disease Day
CHI is very excited to have participated in an event commemorating Rare Disease Day in Trenton, NJ on March 5, 2018, organized by the New Jersey Rare Disease Alliance. One of the two panel discussions, “A Collaborative Approach to Rare Disease Treatment Development” was moderated by CHI executive director, Julie Raskin, and included as panelists CHOP Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center Pediatric Endocrinologist, Katherine Lord, MD, and Susanne Fitch, Commercial Advisor to Zealand Pharma. Zealand Pharma is developing Dasiglucagon for HI.
The event took place at the New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State Street, Riverview Court (1st floor), Trenton, from 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Entitled “A Better World for People Living with Rare Diseases: State, National, and Global Action,” this year’s event featured Congressman Leonard Lance, Co-Chair of the Rare Disease Caucus of the United States Congress, as the keynote speaker.
Co-sponsored by the National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD), the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ) and BioNJ, the event began with networking and a continental breakfast followed by two panels, “Effective Advocacy – Real World Advice” and “A Collaborative Approach to Rare Disease Treatment Development.” Panelists featured representatives from the rare disease community including patients, patient advocates, biomedical healthcare professionals, and industry leaders. Attendees also heard from members of the New Jersey legislature. Following lunch, all in attendance were invited to walk to the State House and engage with legislators and staff about issues of concern to the rare disease community.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) held its annual Sugar Soirée, hosted by Conan O’Brien, on November 19, 2017 at the Pool and the Grill Restaurants in the Seagram Building, in New York City. With your generous support, the 2017 Sugar Soirée was a great success. With 290 people in attendance and many more donating in honor of the event or participating in the auction, we are overwhelmed by your generosity.
Please note: We are still accepting donations!
Please click here to learn more about the highlights of this event.
2017 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference
On July 15-16, Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) co-hosted the Congenital Hyperinsulinism (HI) Family Conference at the Stockton Seaview Hotel in Galloway, New Jersey.
Click here for a review and highlights from the conference.
2016 Sugar Soirée
The 2016 Sugar Soirée, took place on Saturday, November 5th, 2016, at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Click here for an overview of the event and an extensive slideshow.
Click here to read a press release about N. Scott Adzick receiving the CHI Be My Sugar Award for Surgical Excellence at the third annual Sugar Soirée.
Sugar Shindig, October 8, 2016
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) hosted its second annual Sugar Shindig on October 8, 2016 at the Fort Worth Science & History Museum. The Sugar Shindig is a family fun event dedicated to: raising awareness of hyperinsulinism (HI) and diabetes caused by HI; highlighting the work done by Cook Children’s Hyperinsulinism Center and CHI to improve the lives of those living with this rare disease; and raising funds for the ongoing work toward timely recognition of hypoglycemia to reduce brain damage and death. Together with generous supporters, CHI achieves its mission to improve the lives of people living with HI!
Click here to get highlights and to view a slideshow from the day’s events.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference, September 8-9, 2016
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) with Necker Hospital hosted the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference in Paris on September 8-9, 2016.
We have posted a video with highlights from the Paris Conference.
We also have an extensive slideshow with an in-depth look at the Conference here.
The Million Dollar Bike Ride
The Million Dollar Bike Ride which took place in Pennsylvania on May 7 was a great success. It was a rainy day, but this did not stop the enthusiasm. The entire team showed up and rode as planned.
The Be My Sugar Campaign
View the Be My Sugar Gallery to learn about hyperinsulinism and the children and families who live with it. CHI launched the Be My Sugar campaign leading up to the 2016 Rare Disease Day. Here you will find the CHI Be My Sugar Gallery where you will find the beautiful faces of our Sugar Babies and you will learn about their experiences and lives in the words of their parents.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference, April 15-17, 2016
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference in Philadelphia on April 15-17, 2016. Click here to see video presentations from the conference, and visit our Family Conference Presentations page to view PDF versions of these same lectures as well as additional topics not included in the video section.
The 2015 Sugar Soiree
On November 13, 2015, Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) held the 2015 Sugar Soiree, an evening dedicated to raising hyperinsulinism awareness and funds for research, education, and support. The event took place at the Carolands Chateau, a stunning mansion designed by renowned French Architect, Ernest Sanson. The grand home has been described as the Downton Abbey of California, and has been the subject of a PBS full length documentary. The philanthropic Johnson family donated the home to be used exclusively for charitable events and CHI is a lucky recipient, having been selected to hold its signature event at the Chateau.
Click here for a slideshow of highlights from the 2015 Sugar Soiree.
Sharon’s Sugar Shake-Up was a 5K road race set up to honor Aneesh Jai Kaul, who was born on February 16, 2015 and died on March 11, 2015 from lack of oxygen due to Congenital Hyperinsulinism. In order to keep Aneesh’s legacy alive, the proceeds of this race were donated to Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI), the organization dedicated to improving the lives of people born with hyperinsulinism.
The 2015 Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference
On September 29-30, 2015 Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) and Sant Joan de Déu Children’s Hospital hosted the 2015 Barcelona Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference at the Sant Joan de Déu Children’s Hospital in Barcelona, Spain.
Click here for highlights from this event.
The CHI Sugar Shindig took place on Saturday, February 28th, on Rare Disease Day at the Lone Star Court Hotel in Austin, Texas. The evening highlighted CHI’s rare disease advocacy, research and support at an Austin, Texas venue with a “timeless twist.”
Click here for a slideshow and overview of this event.
Sugar Soiree, 2014
On Saturday, November 8, 2014, Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) hosted a festive evening of fundraising and hyperinsulinism advocacy at the City Winery in New York. The Sugar Soiree is NYC’s sweetest gala – and it included a VIP cocktail hour, delicious dinner and drinks, and a wonderful program including first class musical entertainment, CHI’s new film, and a lifetime achievement award for Dr. Charles Stanley.
Click here for an overview and a slideshow from this event.
The Second Congenital Hyperinsulinism International Pre-ESPE Family Conference in Dublin, Ireland
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) hosted the Second Pre-ESPE CHI Family Conference at the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in the south Dublin suburb of Killiney during September 16-17, 2014. World-renowned physicians, researchers, and specialists who treat children with congenital hyperinsulinism, and parent and patient advocacy leaders spoke at the conference. There was ample opportunity for meeting and sharing experiences with other families who have children with congenital hyperinsulinism.
We will have highlights from the Conference posted soon – please check back for our coverage.
The 6th Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted the Sixth Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference during August 15-17, 2014, at the Stockton Seaview Hotel in Galloway, NJ. World-renowned physicians, researchers, and specialists who treat children with congenital hyperinsulinism, and parent leaders in the fields of education, psychology, research, and advocacy spoke at the conference; you can review their presentations here. There was also ample opportunity for meeting and sharing experiences with other families who have children with congenital hyperinsulinism.
Please click here to see a slideshow from the event.
The Million Dollar Bike Ride for Rare Disease Research
CHI is pumped to announce we will be participating in the first Million Dollar Bike Ride sponsored by The Penn Medicine Center for Orphan Disease Research and Therapy (CODRT) on May 3, 2014. This event will raise awareness of rare diseases while raising funds for rare disease research.
Please click here or on the image at left for more information.
A Very Special Cocktail Party
The Very Special Cocktail Party for Congenital Hyperinsulinism International took place on Friday, February 28th. It took place at the Van Vleck House in Montclair, New Jersey. 120 people attended from Texas, Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New Jersey. Guest speakers included Mireille and Brian Ptak, HI parents; Doctors DeLeon, Stanley, and Thornton; Nurse Practitioner, Enyo Dzata, and CHI Intern Rianna Sommers presenting a video from an international group of HI families. At the event some HI families and individuals met for the first time, creating new bonds while old friends got to catch up, and the CHI community was strengthened by the support of all those who attended. We learned about new research and initiatives, the work being done to increase early diagnosis, and challenges and triumphs of HI families. The event was also a very successful fundraiser to support CHI. The event was made possible by our sponsors, XOMA, BioMarin, Sean and Sue Cullinan, and Amy Graydon and Dan Kaplan, and everyone who donated to the event. Please click here to see a slideshow from the event.
5th Congenital Hyperinsulinism International Family Conference
The 5th Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) Family Conference took place near Milan from September 17th – 18th, 2013. The event was held in conjunction with the 9th Joint Meeting of Paediatric Endocrinology. The events took place on September 17 – 18 at the NH Milano 2 Hotel (seen at left) just outside of Milan in the suburb of Segrate.
We were joined by members of the CHI Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) and other prominent pediatric endricrinologists and specialists. Click here to view their presentations that were made during the conference.
Click here for more information and to see a slideshow from the event.
2013 CHI Endocrine Society Meeting
On June 15th and 16th, 2013, CHI held the Congenital Hyperinsulinism International Endocrine Society Meetings. At the meeting, leading world specialists in the field presented on some of their latest research findings and updated participants on their hyperinsulinism centers. There were also presentations on HI at school, parenting the HI child, and a special report on HI care in Latin America. HI patients, parents and caregivers all had an opportunity to pose questions to leading experts in the field of HI and to have an important exchange of ideas between physicians, nurses, members of the biotech industry, and HI family members.
2013 Rare Disease Day Event
On Thursday, February 28, 2013, we gathered on Rare Disease Day for a cocktail party in support of Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI). The gathering took place at the Van Vleck House in Montclair, NJ, and included hors d’oeuvres and wines from Culinariane and Amanti Vino. Click here to view a slideshow with highlights from the event.
2012 Endocrine Society Congenital Hyperinsulinism Dinner Meeting
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International and The Hyperinsulinism Center of Cook Children’s Hospital of Fort Worth, Texas hosted an evening dedicated to families affected by congenital hyperinsulinism. The Congenital Hyperinsulinism Endocrine Society Dinner Meeting took place on June 23, 2012 at the Table 7 Bistro at 720 Fannin Street in Houston, Texas.
The families who attended had the chance to meet and discuss issues of concern with leading pediatric endocrinologists, HI researchers, and other HI experts. There was also an opportunity to speak informally with other HI family members. Additionally, researchers and physicians shared information about their projects, research and practice.
2012 Family Conference
Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI), in conjunction with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), hosted the fourth Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference on March 17 – 18, 2012. Conference attendees learned about recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) from experts in the field representing the leading international HI centers. In addition to the learning opportunities, there was ample time for networking with other HI families.
Click on the image at left to view the PDF brochure from this event.
Click here for an overview of presentations made at this conference.
2010 Family Conference
The third CHI Family Conference was held June 18 & 19, 2010 in San Diego, CA This conference is intended for individuals with Congenital Hyperinsulinism (HI) as well as family members and caregivers of those with HI. Speakers and participants joined us from around the globe.
2006 Family Conference
The second Congenital Hyperinsulinism Family Conference sponsored by Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI) and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHOP) Center was held on June 17 and 18, 2006. The conference was held at the City Line Holiday Inn in Philadelphia, PA.
At this conference leading specialists discussed treatment options, management techniques, genetic advances and potential future strategies. There were also sessions on parenting children with HI, HI in the school setting, and nutrition and feeding. Additionally, there were sessions for children and teenagers with HI and their siblings.
