Breakthrough T1D Greater Los Angeles December Newsletter

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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 brighter future for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It’s a chance for individuals, families, businesses, and communities to make a real impact. Join us at one of our Greater Los Angeles Walks—choose your location and register today!

  • Los Angeles Walk, March 21st, 2026 at Pasadena Rose Bowl
    • Register here. For any questions, contact Sue Pietrzak.
    • Want to learn more? Join us on Sunday, January 4, 2026, 11am-1pm at CTRL Collective Coworking & Office Space Pasadena (45 S Arroyo Pkwy). We’ll gather for lunch, games, and give you all the info you need to help us kick-off Walk Season in Los Angeles! With questions or to RSVP, contact Judy Parra.
  • Santa Barbara Walk, September, 2026, TBD

Encourage your friends and family to join your team for this fun, impactful event. Together, we are a force for change. Thank you for your ongoing dedication and support. We can’t wait to walk with you!

Gala

Save the Date!

Thank you again to everyone who joined us on October 25 for the Los Angeles One Night Gala! Save the date to join us again next year on October 10, 2026 back at the Skirball Cultural Center.

Until then, we’re assembling a group of amazing individuals to serve on our Gala Committee and help plan next year’s event. If you love making a difference, have a strong network, and enjoy planning unforgettable events, we’d love to have you!

For more information contact Tarah Kennedy.

Breakthrough T1D Endurance

Run

Big thanks to Breakthrough T1D Southern California Run participants!

December Runner Spotlight: Angel Rumbaoa | New York City Marathon

Angel runs and fundraises on behalf of his friends who live with T1D. In November, he raised $7,900 and successfully completed the New York City Marathon.

“Running began as a way to improve my health. Now, it’s a passion that keeps me grounded, driven, and always chasing the next goal.”

Ride

Thank you to everyone who participated in Breakthrough T1D Ride in 2025! We are so grateful to each and every one of you for your tremendous dedication and support. Ride locations for 2026 have been announced and can be viewed here, so save the date to join us in 2026!

For questions or more information about Breakthrough T1D Endurance opportunities, contact Judy Parra.

Breakthrough T1D Community Engagement

Breakthrough T1D Community Summits are an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). They will bring our community together to learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 2, and many thanks to our local and national sponsors for making this event possible.

As we look ahead to the New Year, we’re forming Community Engagement Committees across several regions. If you’re passionate about bringing people together, supporting event planning, or helping strengthen our healthcare partnerships, we’d be thrilled to have you involved!

Interested? Please contact Marcela Pallete.

Save the date for our next Community Summit!

    • Santa Barbara, Sunday, May 3, at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Registration information will be available soon.

Upcoming Chapter Events

In Person Events

  • Santa Barbara Zoo Day in partnership with Sansum Diabetes Research Institute – Saturday, December 6, 1:30-3:30PM, at the Santa Barbara Zoo (500 Ninos Dr). Join us for an opportunity to connect with local families impacted by T1D, plus a behind-the-scenes exclusive penguin fish toss! With questions or to RSVP, contact Marcela at MPallete@breakthrought1d.org.

Virtual Events

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