Georgia 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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When Connelly was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, her family learned that she could have been screened before symptoms appeared. This video shares their story and highlights the importance of early detection and screening, which can help reduce the risk…

Advocacy

Calling all baseball fans! Join us for the Braves opening game against the Kansas City Royals on March 29th at 1:30 PM! The Grandstand section will be reserved for BT1D seats under the overhang.   Get Your Tickets Now to…

Fundraising

We are counting down the days til Green Eggs & Kegs! Join us on April 18th from 1-5 pm for the 5th anniversary of the best party in the ‘burbs! Enjoy all-inclusive drinks, food, and music, all while supporting a…

Fundraising

Breakthrough T1D Georgia Community Now Seeking Board Nominations The Breakthrough T1D Georgia Community Board of Directors provides volunteer leadership to the chapter and plays a vital role to ensure that the chapter achieves its goals, including sustained, year-over-year revenue growth…

General

Leadership

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

Joanna Irwin

Board of Directors President

Kim Kukler

Outreach Ambassador Chair, Clinical Trials Education Volunteer

Holly Hailey

Clinical Trials Education Volunteer

Robert McGill

Corporate Development Chair

Consuelo Ecuyer

Advocacy Team Chair

Karen Sillay

Mission Information Volunteer

Contact Us

1277 Lenox Park Boulevard Northeast
Suite 430
Brookhaven, Georgia, 30319

404-420-5990

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 1551
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-1551

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