Patients helping patientsaccess diabetes technology.

Pump Avenue Foundation leads a nationwide and global medical device redistribution initiative, connecting insulin pumps not currently in use with patients who otherwise may not be able to access life-changing diabetes technology.

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How Can We Help You?

Have an Extra Insulin Pump?

Donated pumps become life-changing resources for patients facing cost or insurance barriers.

Learn how to donate

Need Access to a Pump?

Patients and clinicians can begin the application process and learn what information is needed.

Apply for support

Support Our Mission

Learn how you can help expand access to insulin pump therapy for patients worldwide.

Get involved

200+

Pumps Redistributed

$1.2M+

In Technology Repurposed

6

Countries Reached

200+

Patients Served

The Challenge

The Access Gap in Diabetes Technology

Insulin pump therapy can transform diabetes management, but costs of $5,000–$10,000 place it out of reach for millions of patients without adequate insurance. At the same time, thousands of functional insulin pumps are not currently in use each year when patients upgrade devices. Pump Avenue Foundation exists to close that gap.

Every extra insulin pump is a potential life-changing resource for a patient who needs it.

How It Works

1

Awareness

We spread awareness among providers and patients about device redistribution

2

Procurement

Insulin pumps not currently in use are donated by patients, caregivers, and clinicians

3

Patient Matching

We match pumps to patients based on compatibility and need

4

Redistribution

Pumps are delivered to patients in the U.S. and internationally

Our Global Reach

Active in 6 Countries

Expanding access to insulin pump therapy globally through local partnerships.

United States
Haiti
Tanzania
Somalia
India
Ethiopia
Active Pump Avenue program location

Leadership Team

Benjamin Lalani

Benjamin Lalani

Founder & CEO

MD Candidate, Harvard Medical School

Shiv Patel

Shiv Patel

Director of Redistribution

MD Candidate, Harvard Medical School

Advisory Board

Our advisors bring deep expertise across diabetes care, health systems, and social innovation.

Marie E. McDonnell, MD

Marie E. McDonnell, MD

Chief, Diabetes Section, Brigham and Women's Hospital; Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School

Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA, FACS

Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA, FACS

Associate Professor of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School

Nestoras Mathioudakis, MD, MHS

Nestoras Mathioudakis, MD, MHS

Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Sam Magee

Sam Magee

Director, Lemann Program on Creativity and Entrepreneurship, Harvard Office of Undergraduate Education

Recognition & Awards

Recipient of the 2026 Harvard Medical School Dean's Community Service Award

Recipient of the 2026 Harvard Medical School Dean's Community Service Award

Selected for Harvard HealthLab Accelerator

Selected for Harvard HealthLab Accelerator

Selected for Harvard Innovation Labs

Selected for Harvard Innovation Labs

Presented at Diabetes Technology Meeting 2025

Presented at Diabetes Technology Meeting 2025

Selected for 2026 Health-Care Heroes

Selected for 2026 Health-Care Heroes

Community Partnerships

Working together to expand access to diabetes technology

East Valley Endocrinology & Diabetes

East Valley Endocrinology & Diabetes

Insulin for Life USA

Insulin for Life USA

Friends of Fort Liberté

Friends of Fort Liberté

Have an extra insulin pump? Know a patient who needs one?

Join us in closing the diabetes technology access gap.