{"id":16799,"date":"2026-03-02T17:36:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/?p=16799"},"modified":"2026-04-29T19:24:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T19:24:53","slug":"march26newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/2026\/03\/02\/march26newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough T1D Desert West March Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16800 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Feb.png\" alt=\"Breakthrough T1D Desert West March 2026 Newsletter\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Feb.png 600w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Feb-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Breakthrough T1D Community Summits<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nevada\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2026\/02\/Newsletter-Headline-Photos.png\" alt=\"Breakthrough T1D Community Summits\" width=\"502\" height=\"282\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/\">Breakthrough T1D<\/a> Community Summit is a free educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/t1d-basics\/\">type 1 diabetes<\/a> (T1D). We are bringing together the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/t1d-community\/\">T1D community<\/a> to learn about the latest research advancements for T1D, connect with others impacted by T1D, enjoy refreshments, and meet with national diabetes partners at our vendor fair.<\/p>\n<p>We have two Community Summits happening soon!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Breakthrough T1D Community Summit: Phoenix<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>March 11, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>6 pm &#8211; 8 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Phoenix Children&#8217;s Hospital Conference Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re pleased to announce our keynote speaker is Deepta Bhattacharya, Ph.D.! Dr. Bhattacharya is the inaugural executive director of the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies and he will share about guiding curative treatments for T1D past the immune system.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/phxcommunitysummit\/\"><strong>Click here for more information and to register.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Breakthrough T1D Community Summit: Tucson<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>April 22, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>6 pm &#8211; 8 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tucson Medical Center, Marshall Conference Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re pleased to announce our keynote speaker is Hannah Pizzato, Ph.D.! Dr. Pizzato is a principal scientist at the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies (CAMI) at the University of Arizona. She will share about overcoming barriers to beta cell replacement therapy for T1D.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/tucsonsummit\/\"><strong>Click here for more information and to register.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">T1D Adult Connection<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/t1dadultconnection\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16801 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/T1D-Adult-Connection.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/T1D-Adult-Connection.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/T1D-Adult-Connection-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/T1D-Adult-Connection-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/T1D-Adult-Connection-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Trivia Night<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>March 20, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>6 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Breakthrough T1D Desert West Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/t1dadultconnection\/\">trivia night<\/a>! Come venture through the decades during trivia night while enjoying refreshments and meeting other adults with T1D. Plus ones are welcome to join.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/t1dadultconnection\/\"><strong>For more information and to RSVP, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>T1D Adult Connection is a social group for adults (18+) with T1D. Join us as we connect with other adults with T1D through fun activities, sharing experiences, and building a supportive community where adults with T1D thrive together.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/p\/adultgroup\/\"><strong>For the full calendar of events, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Type 1 Talk: T1D at Work<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/type1talk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Work.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Work.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Work-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Work-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Work-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>March 26, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>6 &#8211; 8 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Breakthrough T1D Desert West Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/type1talk\/\">Type 1 Talk: T1D at Work<\/a>, a conversation about navigating T1D in the workplace. Connect with others who understand, hear real experiences, and gain practical tips for managing T1D at work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tabs is-horizontal-tabs event-tabs wp-block-jdrf-tabs\" data-wp-interactive=\"jdrf\/tabs\" data-wp-init=\"actions.initFromURL\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;horizontal&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;event&quot;,&quot;activeTab&quot;:&quot;event--more-info&quot;,&quot;tabIndex&quot;:0,&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;tabs&quot;:[&quot;event--more-info&quot;,&quot;event--venue&quot;]}\">\n<div class=\"tab-control wp-block-jdrf-tabs__tab-control-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"tab-control wp-block-jdrf-tabs__tab-control\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/type1talk\/\"><strong>For more information and to RSVP, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Promise Ball Gala Committee Kickoff<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/galacommittee\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16803 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Gala-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Gala-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Gala-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Gala-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Gala-1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>March 26, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>6:30 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Breakthrough T1D Desert West Office Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/joingalacommittee\/\">Breakthrough T1D Promise Ball Gala<\/a> is one of our most inspiring nights of the year\u2014a celebration filled with hope, determination, and progress toward cures for T1D. This unforgettable event is powered by passionate volunteers, and we\u2019d love for you to be part of making it happen. Join us at our Committee Kickoff Social to connect, get inspired, and help launch this year\u2019s Gala season!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"tabs is-horizontal-tabs event-tabs wp-block-jdrf-tabs\" data-wp-interactive=\"jdrf\/tabs\" data-wp-init=\"actions.initFromURL\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;horizontal&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;event&quot;,&quot;activeTab&quot;:&quot;event--more-info&quot;,&quot;tabIndex&quot;:0,&quot;isExpanded&quot;:false,&quot;tabs&quot;:[&quot;event--more-info&quot;,&quot;event--venue&quot;]}\">\n<div class=\"tab-group wp-block-jdrf-tabs__tab-group\">\n<div id=\"event-more-info\" class=\"tabs__tab-item tabs-content wp-block-jdrf-tab-item is-active\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"event-more-info\" data-wp-bind--aria-hidden=\"!state.isExpanded\" data-wp-interactive=\"jdrf\/tabs\" data-wp-class--is-active=\"state.isExpanded\" data-wp-bind--tabindex=\"state.tabIndex\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isExpanded\" data-wp-init=\"actions.removeFlexClass\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;event-more-info&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;event--more-info&quot;}\">\n<p>Together, we can create a Breakthrough T1D Promise Ball Gala that reflects the strength of our community and brings us closer to a world without T1D.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/joingalacommittee\/\"><strong>For more information and to RSVP, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Teen Meetup<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/teenmeetup\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16804 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Teen.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Teen.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Teen-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Teen-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Teen-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>March 29, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>12 &#8211; 2 pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Raising Cane&#8217;s North Dobson Rd, Mesa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for a teen meetup, a social group for teens ages 13-17 with T1D! This is the perfect opportunity to play games, meet other teens who understand, and enjoy food (provided).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/teenmeetup\/\"><strong>For more information and to RSVP, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Bashas&#8217; March Donation Campaign<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/bashas\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16807 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Bashas-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Bashas-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Bashas-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Bashas-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Bashas-1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Through the month of March, visit your local\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bashas.com\/locations\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.bashas.com\/locations\/\">Bashas\u2019 Supermarkets<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mifoodcity.com\/stores\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.mifoodcity.com\/stores\">Food City<\/a> stores in Arizona! Donate at the register to help raise critical funds for T1D research.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/bashas\/\"><strong>For more information and to find your local stores, click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Breakthrough T1D Walk<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.breakthrought1d.org\/site\/TR\/Walk\/SouthwestTerritory?pg=entry&amp;fr_id=10492\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16742 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/02\/how-to-get-involved-walk.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/02\/how-to-get-involved-walk.png 752w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/02\/how-to-get-involved-walk-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Arizona<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>April 18, Sloan Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"spirit-col-md-6 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"ng-scope\">\n<div class=\"jdrf-p2p-greeting__content\">\n<div class=\"spirit-long-form-text\">\n<div class=\"ng-binding\">\n<div class=\"spirit-long-form-text\">\n<p>The Breakthrough T1D Walk, Arizona brings together thousands to support a brighter future for those with T1D. It&#8217;s a chance for individuals, families, businesses, and communities to make a real impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.breakthrought1d.org\/site\/TR\/Walk\/SouthwestTerritory?pg=entry&amp;fr_id=10492\">More information &amp; register your team here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re an adult with T1D, there are two special opportunities for you and your supporters!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/events\/adultmeetup\/?lang=en\">Learn about the <strong>Adult Meetup<\/strong> at the Walk here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.breakthrought1d.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=10492&amp;pg=team&amp;team_id=371133\">Join the <strong>Arizona T1D Adults Walk Team<\/strong> here.<\/a> A team created by an adult with T1D, for adults with T1D.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>We can&#8217;t wait to walk with you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Breakthrough T1D Ride<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ride.breakthrought1d.org\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16627 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nevada\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2026\/02\/Ride.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"282\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join us for the Breakthrough T1D Ride, the perfect place for riders of all skill levels! Ride is more than a cycling event. It is a community, a mission, and an opportunity to join the movement to cure T1D.<\/p>\n<p>2026 registration is open!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>La Crosse, WI: August 13-16, 2026<\/li>\n<li>The Cascades, WA: August 27-30, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Cape Cod, MA: September 24-27, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Austin, TX: October 29-November 1, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Amelia Island, FL: December 3-6, 2026<\/li>\n<li>MY RIDE: Your Ride, Your Way, Your Day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pick your journey here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.breakthrought1d.org\/site\/SPageServer?pagename=ride_homepage\">Ride.BreakthroughT1D.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For questions or more information about Breakthrough T1D Ride opportunities, contact <a href=\"mailto:snicastro@breakthrought1d.org\">Sara Nicastro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Community Stories<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/news\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16805 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Community-Stories-AZ.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"501\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Community-Stories-AZ.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Community-Stories-AZ-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Community-Stories-AZ-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2026\/03\/Community-Stories-AZ-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss these incredible community stories from February!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/2026\/02\/13\/seealex\/\">See Alex, See T1D: The Unseen Work Behind the Sensor<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/desertwest\/2026\/02\/20\/elyseyourway\/\">How Elyse Turned T1D Into Action, From Diagnosis to \u201cYour Way\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Interested in sharing your story? Reach out to the Desert West Chapter at <a href=\"mailto:DesertWest@BreakthroughT1D.org\">DesertWest@BreakthroughT1D.org<\/a> or complete this <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/RbiVqNirJ0\">form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Breakthrough T1D Community Summits The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit is a free educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). 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