{"id":14782,"date":"2026-05-06T17:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterlaca\/?p=14782"},"modified":"2026-04-28T22:33:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:33:57","slug":"breakthrough-t1d-greater-los-angeles-may-newsletter-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterlaca\/2026\/05\/06\/breakthrough-t1d-greater-los-angeles-may-newsletter-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough T1D Greater Los Angeles May Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

A monthly guide to what\u2019s happening in your Breakthrough T1D Community<\/h2>\n
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Help Us Transform Life with T1D<\/h3>\n

We are on a mission to power new breakthroughs in T1D research! Whether it\u2019s spending a day walking with your community at Breakthrough T1D Walk, attending an unforgettable evening at our annual Gala, or pedaling through the miles at a high-energy, awe-inspiring Ride, your commitment drives research, advocacy, and support to improve lives as we advance toward cures.<\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D Ride,<\/strong> 2026<\/strong><\/a> will take place at 5 exciting locations throughout the country, or you can ride from anywhere with MyRide. Many Ride Packages are still available,<\/strong><\/a> so no matter if you plan to ride 1 mile or 100, claim your spot today!<\/p>\n

Where will you ride? Register today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For questions or more information about Breakthrough T1D Endurance opportunities, contact Judy Parra.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Registration is now open<\/a> for Breakthrough T1D Walk, Santa Barbara!<\/strong> Register your team today to join us for an inspiring day of community and raising funds for breakthroughs in T1D research:<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>Saturday, September 26, 2026\"\"<\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong>Leadbetter Beach Park
\n801 Shoreline Dr\u00a0Santa Barbara,\u00a0CA\u00a093109<\/p>\n

For any questions, contact Judy Parra.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Save the Date\u00a0<\/strong>for Breakthrough T1D Walk, Los Angeles:
\nWhen: <\/strong>Saturday, March 20, 2027
\nWhere: <\/strong>Rose Bowl, Pasadena
\nTo join the Walk Committee, please contact Sue Pietrzak.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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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!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"\"Save the date to join us for The Breakthrough T1D, Los Angeles Gala,<\/strong> on October 10, 2026 <\/strong>at the Skirball Cultural Center<\/strong> for an unforgettable evening filled with purpose, celebration, and raising funds for T1D research.<\/p>\n

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\u2019d love to have you!<\/p>\n

For more information contact Tarah Kennedy.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Breakthrough T1D Advocates Convened in Washington, D.C. for 2026 Government Day<\/h3>\n

Breakthrough T1D 2026 Government Day brought together motivated<\/p>\n

Advocates from all 50 states to convene in Washington, D.C., where they held nearly 500 meetings with Members of Congress and their staff in the U.S. House and Senate, sharing their personal stories of life with T1D, championing our top legislative priorities, and doing all they could to ensure that the collective voice of the T1D community was heard loud and clear on Capitol Hill.<\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D Advocates had a few specific asks for Congress, which we believe will have the biggest impact on our ability to achieve our mission.<\/p>\n