{"id":15212,"date":"2026-09-03T17:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T17:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterlaca\/?p=15212"},"modified":"2026-08-31T18:40:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T18:40:47","slug":"breakthrough-t1d-greater-los-angeles-sept-newsletter-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterlaca\/2026\/09\/03\/breakthrough-t1d-greater-los-angeles-sept-newsletter-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough T1D Greater Los Angeles September Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

A monthly guide to what\u2019s happening in your Breakthrough T1D Community<\/h2>\n
\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Join Us to Power Breakthroughs for T1D Cures<\/h2>\n

We’re less than three months away from the Breakthrough T1D Los Angeles Gala: Cures on the Horizon.<\/em><\/strong><\/a> Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to help power breakthroughs that will transform the future of type 1 diabetes (T1D).<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Saturday, October 10, 2026.
\nWhere: <\/strong>Skirball Cultural Center<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

To purchase tickets, sponsorships, tables or donate to Fund A Cure, please visit our website here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

\n

\"\"<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Get Your Walk Team Ready<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Registration is open for Breakthrough T1D Walks<\/strong><\/a> 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!<\/p>\n

Santa Barbara:
\n<\/strong>When: <\/strong>Saturday, September 26, 2026
\nWhere: <\/strong>Leadbetter Beach Park
\nFor any questions or to join the Walk Committee, contact Judy Parra.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bakersfield
\nWhen: <\/strong>Saturday, February 27, 2027
\nWhere: <\/strong>CALM Zoo, Bakersfield
\nFor any questions or to join the Walk Committee, contact Judy Parra.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

\n

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

\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/h3>\n

Join Our Movement<\/h3>\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.\u00a0Many 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

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!<\/p>\n

Good luck to the following Ride participants who will be attending the Cape Cod Ride from September 25-28:<\/p>\n