Northern Texas and Oklahoma Chapter

Your local chapter serves as the hub of Breakthrough T1D information and events in your area. We’re here to help. Connect with us to find support, community and ways to join the fight to end T1D.

Events

Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.

We all have a story of how T1D has changed our lives. As a Breakthrough T1D advocate, I use my voice to tell lawmakers our story of living with T1D and why research must continue.  

Mary Horn

Grassroots Advocate, Breakthrough T1D Advocacy

Get Involved

Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

Get Support

Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.

Photos

Our community in pictures. Taken from a few recent events.

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News

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At Breakthrough T1D, our mission to create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D) is fueled by the passion and dedication of our incredible community. One of the best ways to get involved is by volunteering at our upcoming 2025…

Events and Conferences Signature Events Volunteers

Happy New Year Riders! We are happy to share exciting new opportunities to connect, train, and spread the word about the Breakthrough T1D Ride program. Breakthrough T1D is partnering with Bikin’ Mike Keel for the European Tour of Texas. Mike…

Ride

The Breakthrough T1D North Texas Young Leaders (YLC) is excited to announce its new Co-Chairs: CJ Garner and Fallon Donlan. This dynamic duo brings energy, passion, and a shared commitment to supporting the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. Their leadership…

Life with T1D Support

The Breakthrough T1D Galas are just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the details of these fabulous events with you. Mark your calendars for a series of unforgettable evenings filled with elegance, excellence, and fun,…

Signature Events

On November 23, 2024, Will Meisenheimer, a former Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador for the North Texas and Oklahoma Chapter and a true champion of type 1 diabetes (T1D), achieved an extraordinary milestone. At just 20 years old, he became the…

Awareness General Life with T1D

Leadership

Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

Amy Camp

Executive Director

Melissa Pinkerton

Dallas Market Director

Trish Winters

Oklahoma Market Director

Tanya Conovaloff

Outreach Manager

Cati Freeman

Development Manager

Sasha Hayes

Development Manager

Stephanie Sarles

Development Coordinator

Jen Meisenheimer

Development Assistant

Contact Us

8140 Walnut Hill Lane
Suite 810
Dallas, Texas, 75231

214-373-9808

214-373-6337

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 5029
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5029