Greater Los Angeles 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.
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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.

Photos

Our community in pictures. Taken from a few recent events.

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Happy New Year from all of us at Breakthrough T1D Southern California and Hawai’i! We are looking forward to another incredible year of growth as we drive research to treat, prevent, and cure type 1 diabetes. Breakthrough T1D Walk The…

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Happy Holidays from all of us at the Breakthrough T1D Southern California and Hawai’i! Sending you wishes of comfort and joy, from this year to the next. Breakthrough T1D Walk The Breakthrough T1D Walk brings together thousands to support a…

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Gala Los Angeles Tickets are still available for One Night Under the Stars, the Los Angeles Gala on October 25th at the elegant Ahmanson Ballroom at the Skirball Cultural Center. You won’t want to miss this incredible evening! Returning to…

Advocacy Awareness Events Fundraising Ride

  Join us for One Night Under the Stars, the Los Angeles Gala on October 25th at the elegant Ahmanson Ballroom at the Skirball Cultural Center. It will be an evening filled with inspiration, connection, and unforgettable entertainment. Returning to…

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To Our Breakthrough T1D Community, As a family living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), we want to thank you for your ongoing support of the Breakthrough T1D Los Angeles Gala. Your generosity has brought real hope to families like ours…

People and Leadership

Leadership

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

Tony Marks

President, Board of Directors

Cary Walker

President Elect, Board of Directors

Paul Shapiro

NBDC Chair, Board of Directors

Philip Dear

Corporate Chair, Board of Directors

Maura Hudson

Advocacy Team Chair, Board of Directors

Christina Reh, MD

Mission Impact Volunteer, Board of Directors

Casey Adams

Walk Corporate Chair, Board of Directors

Justin King

Walk Corporate Chair, Board of Directors

Contact Us

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 6814
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-6814

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