A monthly guide to what’s happening in your Breakthrough T1D Community
Join Us to Power Breakthroughs for T1D Cures
We’re less than three months away from the Breakthrough T1D Los Angeles Gala: Cures on the Horizon. Don’t miss this opportunity to help power breakthroughs that will transform the future of type 1 diabetes (T1D).
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Where: Skirball Cultural Center
We will be honoring *NSYNC star and T1D advocate Lance Bass with our Breakthrough T1D Spotlight Award. Guiding us through the evening is Frank Buckley, KTLA Morning News Anchor and proud T1D dad, who will serve as Emcee. Whether you attend, sponsor the event, or make a donation, your contribution moves us one step closer to a world without T1D.
To purchase tickets, sponsorships, tables or donate to Fund A Cure, please visit our website here.
For more information contact Tarah Kennedy.
Get Your Walk Team Ready
We are on a mission to power new breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research! Join us to drive research, advocacy, and raise support to improve lives as we advance toward cures.
Registration is open for Breakthrough T1D Walks throughout the Greater Los Angeles Chapter! Join us at a Walk in your community for an inspiring day of community and raising funds for breakthroughs in T1D research!
Santa Barbara:
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Where: Leadbetter Beach Park
For any questions or to join the Walk Committee, contact Judy Parra.
Bakersfield
When: Saturday, February 27, 2027
Where: CALM Zoo, Bakersfield
For any questions or to join the Walk Committee, contact Judy Parra.
Los Angeles
When: Saturday, March 20, 2027
Where: Rose Bowl, Pasadena
To join the Walk Committee, please contact Sue Pietrzak.
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!
Join Our Movement
Breakthrough T1D Ride, 2026 will take place at 5 exciting locations throughout the country, or you can ride from anywhere with MyRide. Many Ride Packages are still available, so no matter if you plan to ride 1 mile or 100, claim your spot today!
Where will you ride? Register today!
Congratulations to all of the Southern California Riders who participated in the Cascades Ride from August 25-27. Together, they raised an amazing $150, 000 to power breakthroughs in T1D research!
Good luck to the following Ride participants who will be attending the Cape Cod Ride from September 25-28:
- Daniel Brunner
- Mike Castagna
- Daren Dickerson
- Chloe Dufty
- Richard Dufty
- Latika Hickey
- Lisa Johnson
- Dominic Marasco
- Chris Prentiss
- Marin Purdy
- Brian Siemak
- Alissa Wood
WE RIDE ON to power T1D breakthroughs!
For questions or more information about Breakthrough T1D Endurance opportunities, contact Judy Parra.
Breakthrough T1D Community Summit: Pasadena
Join us for the Community Summit: Pasadena!
When: November 15 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA
The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by T1D. Learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more. This event is offered at no cost to attendees.
For more information, contact Marcela Pallete.
Volunteer and Make a Difference!
Interested in taking your involvement with Breakthrough T1D to the next level? Volunteers have been a critical part of our movement since day one of this organization, and we would love for you to join us!
To learn more sign up to volunteer, visit our website, here.
Featured Volunteer Position:
Outreach Ambassador volunteers play a vital role in supporting newly diagnosed individuals and families, helping connect them to Breakthrough T1D at a critical moment. We are looking for caring and empathetic individuals to join this team and ensure that no one faces a new T1D diagnosis alone.
For more information, contact Marcela Pallete.
Upcoming Chapter Events
To view our full calendar of upcoming events, visit our Events Page here.
Virtual Events
- Virtual Community Summit – Breakthrough T1D’s Community Summits offer virtual educational sessions four times a year, to help you and your loved ones live well with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Register here.
- Ask the Therapist Monthly – Last Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Register here.
- Ask the Endo Monthly – Third Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m. Register here.
- E-Meet & Greets: Monthly Zoom Meet-Ups – Rotating Wednesdays, 12 p.m.
- Reunión Virtual Para Adultos y Familias con Diabetes Tipo 1 en Español
- T1D Teen Connect Monthly Meetup – Third Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Register here.
- Virtual Parent Meetup – First Thursdays, 6 p.m. Register here.
- T1D & Neurodivergent Support Group – Second Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Register here.
- T1D Dads Barbershop Talk – Every 3 months on the Second Friday of the month, 12-1 p.m. Register here.
- T1D Partner Support Group – Last Tuesday, every other month, 6-7 p.m. Register here.
- Grandparents E-Meet & Greet (Meets Quarterly) – Second Tuesday, every 3 months, 12-1 p.m. Register here.