Connecticut and Western Massachusetts 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.

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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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We’re excited to share another auction sneak peek for the upcoming Connecticut Gala on Saturday, May 16 at Mohegan Sun! Take a look at some of the amazing packages we will be auctioning off below. To learn more about the…

Events Fundraising

The Breakthrough T1D Connecticut Gala is just over a month away on Saturday, May 16 at Mohegan Sun! We are so excited to welcome everyone to an unforgettable night that immerses you in the rainforest and fuels meaningful progress for…

Events Fundraising

The Card family’s journey with Breakthrough T1D began in 2013, when Rob joined the Breakthrough T1D Ride in honor of their son, Mike, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at age 10. Rob later worked at Medtronic in…

Events Fundraising Volunteers

Breakthrough T1D is proud to honor MannKind Corporation at the Greater CT and Western MA Breakthrough T1D Gala on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Mohegan Sun. A leader in diabetes innovation, MannKind is transforming the way people with type 1 diabetes manage their…

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      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jon Muskrat 860.321.2264|jmuskrat@BreakthroughT1D.org Breakthrough T1D Greater CT/Western MA Announces Christopher O’Connor as 2024 Star of Hope Award Recipient   (Farmington, Conn., January 10, 2023) – Breakthrough T1D Greater CT/Western MA is pleased to…

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Leadership

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

Dr. William White

President

Mark Porter

Treasurer

Anthony Abate

Corporate Chair

Dr. Milton Wallack

Nominating Chair

John Kleinhans

Advocacy Team Chair

Samantha Merwin

Community Engagement Chair

Contact Us

76 Batterson Park Road
Suite 108
Farmington, CT, 06032

781-431-0700

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 1570
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-1570