Mid Atlantic Chapter

Events
Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
Greater Blue Ridge Area T1D Support Group - May
Carilion Children's Pediatric Medicine at Tanglewood Mall, Roanoke, VA
Breakthrough T1D Walk, Hampton Roads 2025
Neptune Park at the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA

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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Volunteer at a 2025 Breakthrough T1D Walk
Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic seeks volunteers to support our Breakthrough T1D Walk events taking place this May across the Mid-Atlantic region. Serving as a Walk volunteer is a fun and rewarding experience that allows you to be an important part of…
Watch “Step Into Action: Walk 101”
If you couldn’t join us for Step Into Action: Walk 101, don’t worry! You can watch the recording of this informative session designed to help you get started with the Breakthrough T1D Walk! Whether you’re new to the event or…
Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Games: 36 Years of Sporting Excellence and Fundraising for the Fight against T1D
The Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic Chapter is thrilled to announce our leadership for its 2025 annual Real Estate Games. This highly anticipated event will take place on June 5, 2025, at the St. James in Springfield, VA. The Real Estate Games…
T1D Community Support and Outreach Programs
Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic has a number of opportunities for those in our T1D community to come together for support, connection, and education. All are welcome at an upcoming community event in Maryland, Virginia, or online. Save the Date! The 2025…
Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic to Host 36th Annual Real Estate Games
Breakthrough T1D Real Estate Games: 36 Years of Sporting Excellence and Fundraising for the Fight against T1D Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) Mid-Atlantic Chapter is thrilled to announce that the 36th annual Breakthrough T1D Real Estate Games — presented by HITT…
T1D Community Support and Outreach Programs
Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic has a number of opportunities for those in our T1D community to come together for support, connection, and education. All are welcome at an upcoming community event in Maryland, Virginia, or online. Save the Date! The 2025…
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Susan Anderson
Board President
Alana Ritenour
Board President-Elect
Charlie Smiroldo
Nominating & Board Development Chair
Katie Ellis
DC Mission Board Chair
Christy McCurdy
VA Mission Board Chair
Alan Weiss
MD Mission Board Chair
Jaclyn Toll
Executive Director
Thank You to Our Partners
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