Breakthrough T1D Family Network Events in April
Newly diagnosed? Been doing this for years? Hit a tough patch? Or just want to meet other families with T1D in your area? Whatever your situation, join us for some informal conversation at a Family Network event. All are welcome – T1D adults, parents, children, teens, and other family members!
Find a Family Network Group or an event near you:
Middle Georgia Family Network Lunch
Come meet other families in Middle Georgia on Saturday, April 1st at 12:00pm at GeorgiaBob’s BBQ. Representatives from Onmipod and Dexcom will be there to talk about their new technology and will be providing lunch.
RSVP to Belinda at benamorado@yahoo.com.
Date: Saturday, April 1st
Time: 12:00pm
Where: GeorgiaBob’s BBQ
120 Howland Avenue
Warner Robins, GA 31088
East Cobb & Surrounding Areas Family Network Dinner
Join other families with T1D in East Cobb, Marietta, Roswell and Kennesaw!
RSVP to Katie Johnson at kaj1127@gmail.com.
Date: Tuesday, April 18th
Time: 7:30pm
Where: Tin Lizzy’s East Cobb
4475 Roswell Rd #1510
Marietta, GA 30062
Buckhead, Midtown & Surrounding Areas
Family Network Meeting
Join other T1D families in Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Brookhaven, and Midtown on April 18th at 10:00am! Kim Kukler, a Breakthrough T1D Research Volunteer, will be presenting a mini research update. RSVP to Lisa Klumok at lsbklumok@comcast.net.
Date: Tuesday, April 18th
Time: 10:00am
Where: Egleston Hospital, Classroom 4
1405 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30329
You will receive parking information and classroom details when you RSVP. Classroom 4 is in the conference area to the right of cafeteria. Space is limited.
Sandy Springs & Surrounding Areas Family Network Dinner
If you are curious about “what’s new and exciting” in T1D research and also want to get a short recap of the successful Breakthrough T1D Research Forum recently held at Georgia Tech.
Date: Wednesday, April 19th
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Taco Mac at the Prado Shopping Center
5600 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
Our guest presenter will be Kim Kukler, the Breakthrough T1D Georgia Chapter Research Information Volunteer (RIV). Kim began volunteering for Breakthrough T1D as a CHOA Hospital Ambassador soon after the T1D diagnosis of her son Sam at the age of 14. She will share new research information that is not only exciting, but uplifting and hopeful.
Kids are welcome to join us. This is a great opportunity to meet other families with T1D.
Please RSVP to Mary Beth Verlander at marybethav@yahoo.com by Monday, April 16.
Smyrna/Vinings Family Network Meeting
Come meet other families in the South Cobb, Smyrna, Vinings & Mableton areas!
RSVP to Michele Evans at micheleleighevans@gmail.com.
Date: Sunday, April 30th
Time: 5:00pm
Where: The Evans Home
5433 Buckland Way SE
Mableton, GA 30126
Alpharetta Family Network Dinner
Come meet other families with T1D in the Alpharetta/Roswell/Norcross/Cumming area!Kid’s Meals are 99 cents with a paid adult meal. Chips and salsa are always free. Parents are responsible for food purchases.
Please RSVP to Eloise Lamons at eml818@bellsouth.net
Date: Sunday, April 30th
Time: 5:30pm
Where: Moe’s Southwest Grill
11270 Medlock Bridge Road
Johns Creek, GA 30097