Desert West Chapter

Outreach Ambassadors play a vital role in supporting newly diagnosed families and individuals and those new to Breakthrough T1D and helping them find their place within the organization. These volunteers provide the first touchpoint to those who have received a…

For the Jackman family, life with type 1 diabetes (T1D) means constant decisions, interrupted nights, and an urgent hope for a cure. It’s 2 a.m. The house is quiet. And Harper’s alarm is going off… again. She’s 14 years old.…

A new type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and one of the most meaningful things we can offer is connection. Breakthrough T1D Desert West Chapter is currently seeking Outreach Ambassadors to help welcome and support newly diagnosed individuals…

On April 18th, 4,500 participants and 100 volunteers came together for the Breakthrough T1D Walk, Arizona, raising more than $550,000 to fund life changing type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. For families like Rebecca’s, the impact goes far beyond one day.…

Riding Pirates of the Caribbean, eating churros, and conquering the Incredicoaster were at the top of our agenda for our pre-Thanksgiving Disneyland trip in November 2024. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) was not. During the trip, Hannah’s constant thirst and frequent…