Charlotte and Western North Carolina 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

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

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

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Whether you are taking on a coast‑to‑coast challenge or choosing MyRide, your anywhere‑anytime option, there is a place and a pace for every rider. Every mile you ride fuels breakthroughs in T1D research, advocacy, and support and brings us closer…

Fundraising

For runners around the globe, the Abbott World Marathon Majors represent the pinnacle of endurance, community, and personal achievement. For the Breakthrough T1D community, they represent something even bigger — a chance to turn miles into meaningful impact for everyone…

Fundraising

Mattel, Inc., in partnership with Breakthrough T1D, is proud to debut the first Barbie® doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D)! This global collaboration will drive breakthroughs, big and small, shaping a world where people with T1D are seen, heard, and…

Fundraising

When you have a chronic condition like type 1 diabetes (T1D), having health insurance is critical to help you manage and treat your condition. Breakthrough T1D is here to support you with tips and tools to navigate healthcare and health…

Awareness

Leadership

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

Matt Olson

Board President

Wyn Bilbrey

Nominating Chair

Jackie Steward

Advocacy Team Chair

Kylie Vennemann

Healthcare Partner Chair

Corey Colson

Healthcare Partner Chair

Erika Peterfy

Mission Information Volunteer

Contact Us

6230 Fairview Road
Suite 210
Charlotte, NC, 28210

704-561-0828

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 6815
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-6815

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