2024 Bingo For a Cure
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Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Giving and Fun: Bingo for a Cure
Event Details
DATE: Friday, November 1, 2024
TIME: Doors open at 5:30pm
LOCATION: La Paloma Country Club | 3660 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718
TICKETS: $100 | Please click here to purchase tickets or make a general donation.
Hosted by a team of moms, grandparents and friends who have been personally affected by Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), inspiring us to raise money to support Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) research. Amazing stories below of Lily and Wyatt with a link to their personal videos to learn about their T1D journey and passion for finding cures.
Lily’s Story
Lily Schneider and her family were introduced to Breakthrough T1D when she was only two years old. Lily was so tiny and resilient, her family could not believe she was a type-one diabetic. But, she was and together they would begin the long and ever changing journey of type-one management. Lily’s parents, Luke and Karley, are so grateful that Breakthrough T1D has been there to support their daughter and provide them with an amazing community of families and experts from the very first day of her diagnosis.
Like every family with a type-one child, the Schneiders have their successes and struggles managing this disease, but they are thankful that type-one diabetes is more predictable and easier to manage now than at any time in our history. Luke and Karley know one day there will be a cure, and they believe Breakthrough T1D will lead the way. Even today, Lily can proudly wear her continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump thanks to the technology Breakthrough T1D helped develop. Each dollar and hour that Breakthrough T1D has spent researching in labs and educating our community has made T1D more manageable, more affordable and has moved us closer to real cure therapies.
Wyatt’s Story
Wyatt was healthy, he was happy. He was jumping on the trampoline. He wasn’t sick! If anyone had told Wyatt’s parents, Kasey and Colt, about the journey their family would be on today, they wouldn’t have believed them. Type one diabetes came to Wyatt with no warning. There were no red flags or risk factors, no one in the family had diabetes. After Kasey noticed the symptoms and overcame the initial denial, Wyatt was diagnosed with type-one diabetes at only three years old, but Breakthrough T1D was there to help.
Today Kasey and Colt are thankful for the great team of family, friends, amazing educators, nurses and doctors that have helped their family manage Wyatt’s T1D. Together with Breakthrough T1D they learned about all the advancements with insulin pumps and continuous monitors. Kasey vowed this would not slow her family down and would not hold her son back. She is proud to say it has not. Wyatt would love a life without diabetes and at times he will say such innocent things to his friends like “when my diabetes goes away” or “all I want for my birthday is no more diabetes.” Until then Kasey strives as his mother to help make his life better in any way she can and she is proud to be part of the Breakthrough T1D community.
Event Highlights:
- Silent Auction: Bid on unique items generously donated by local businesses and supporters.
- Dinner: Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by La Paloma’s chef and highlighting local flavors.
- Bingo: Hosted by La Paloma’s assistant golf pro, Will Desjarlais. Be entertained and have lots of fun buying additional Bingo cards, playing and winning at Bingo!
- Meet Others: Connect with like-minded individuals and professionals who share your passion for giving back.
Get Involved:
- Purchase Tickets: Reserve your spot today and secure your place at this memorable event.
- Sponsorship Opportunities: Showcase your commitment to social responsibility by becoming a sponsor. Contact us to learn about our sponsorship packages.
- Donate: Can’t attend? You can still make a difference by donating directly. Every contribution counts.
Join us:
We hope you can join for this special evening dedicated to making a difference to create a world without type 1 diabetes where we come together to raise funds and awareness for Breakthrough T1D. Together, we can amplify our impact and create positive change.
Thank you for your support and generosity!
For More Information
For general questions, please contact Lori at lorlorleavitt@gmail.com.
Check Donations
Please include 2024 Bingo For a Cure on the memo line
Make checks payable to:
Breakthrough T1D
PO Box 5033
Hagerstown, MD 21741-5033
