Greater Delaware Valley Chapter

Your local chapter in Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey 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

Get Involved

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

Get Support

Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.

News

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In 2023, I decided to throw caution—and frankly, common sense—to the wind by signing up for my very first Breakthrough T1D ride in Burlington, Vermont. Now, for those of you thinking, “What a noble endeavor!” let me be clear: I…

Fundraising

  While Breakthrough T1D remains laser focused on curing T1D,  we are simultaneously driving advances to improve the lives of those living with T1D today. Hear Dr. Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill address current Breakthrough T1D research that will contribute to advanced diabetes…

Awareness Life with T1D

The Breakthrough T1D Greater Delaware Valley Chapter is proud to announce that we will be honoring The Suzanne and Norman Cohn Family with the Breakthrough T1D Living and Giving award at the 2024 One Dream Gala on Saturday, April 27,…

Last month, on November 30th,  the Hamilton Building Supply T1D Drive just celebrated the ending of their second Breakthrough T1D Your Way fundraiser for Breakthrough T1D!  Hamilton Building Supply matched every donation dollar for dollar, raising an incredible total of…

Fundraising Volunteers

Hi, my name is Ethan, and I am 17 years old. I have had Type 1 Diabetes since I was 2 ½ years old. I don’t remember life without Type 1. To manage my diabetes, I wear a CGM and…

General

On Sunday, November 12, 2023, Harper shared her impactful story. Please click the picture below to hear how Harper and her loved ones take steps towards a cure – together. Breakthrough T1D One Walk, November 12, 2023; Citizens Bank Park…

Leadership

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

Lindsay Fortese

Executive Director

Gerry Miceli

President

Contact Us

555 Croton Road
Suite 111
King of Prussia, PA, 19406

610-664-9255

215-559-5684

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 1532
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-1532