Central Pennsylvania Chapter
Events
Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
Community Summit, Harrisburg
Harrisburg Area Community College, Rose Lehrman Arts Center, Harrisburg, PA
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.
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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
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A Year of Momentum, Community, and Breakthroughs
As we look back on the past year across Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia, one thing is clear: this was a year defined by people. People who showed up. People who shared their stories. People who believed deeply in what’s…
Navigating the Winter Holidays with T1D: Tips for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa
The winter holidays bring joy, celebration, and plenty of delicious food—and if you’re living with type 1 diabetes, they may also bring a few extra things to plan for. To make that a little easier, we’ve compiled our Winter Holiday…
Support Your Local Breakthrough T1D Walks
Walk Day is almost here! Join our Breakthrough T1D community in Pittsburgh or Harrisburg on Sunday, October 19, 2025, for a day filled with hope, celebration, and connection. Whether you walk, donate, or volunteer, you’ll be making a difference for…
Save The Date: 2026 Community Summits in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg
Save The Date! Breakthrough T1D Community Summits offer educational sessions to help you and your loved ones live well with type 1 diabetes. Join us in Pittsburgh or Harrisburg in March 2026 for these annual education events full of…
Match Alert!
Thanks to the generosity of Fry Communications and AlarMax Distributors, every dollar you donate to the Pittsburgh and Harrisburg Walk will be matched up to $12,500 and donated directly to the Breakthrough T1D. Starting at 10:00 AM on Friday,…
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Kristin Warfel
Board President
Andy Bockis
Nominating Chair
Angela Meyers
Community Engagement Chair
Aaron Rosengarten
Advocacy Chair
Todd Shipp
Corporate Development Chair
Contact Us
412-471-1414
Mail and Donations Address
PO Box 5077
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5077