Georgia Chapter
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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.
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The Importance of Screening: Connelly Hockin
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…
Join Us for the Braves Opening Game on March 29th!
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…
Join Us at Green Eggs & Kegs on April 18th!
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…
2026 Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador Program: Now Accepting Applications!
Youth and teens living with type 1 diabetes are invited to apply for the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador (YA) Program. This fun and rewarding leadership opportunity empowers youth to share their stories, raise awareness, support the T1D community, and…
2024 Breakthrough T1D Board Nominations
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…
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