Greater New England 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.

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.

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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.

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The Breakthrough T1D Greater New England chapter is delighted to welcome its newly-elected Community Board Members and Community Board President beginning July 1. The Board of Directors is committed to serving as champions for Breakthrough T1D’s vision and mission—accelerating the…

Volunteers

Help Breakthrough T1D Greater New England win up to $30,000! We have been selected by the Red Sox Foundation and Manning Family Foundation as a finalist for the 2025 IMPACT Awards for Maine. Cast your vote for Breakthrough T1D at…

Fundraising

Dear Friends,  Thank you for supporting the 43rd Annual Breakthrough T1D Greater New England Gala–One Night! On Saturday, April 5, more than 550 guests and volunteers joined us at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport for an exceptional community-building…

Events and Conferences Fundraising Life with T1D Signature Events

Kerri Sparling will be presenting the keynote address at the Breakthrough T1D Greater New England Chapter’s Community Summit Providence on Saturday, May 3 at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).    Keynote Address | Living Well with T1D: A…

Events and Conferences Life with T1D

Our final Teaser Tuesday highlights some amazing auction items available to bid on soon! Preview these exclusive experiences and luxury finds. Tickets for Two to the 2025 Ryder Cup | Farmingdale, NY* Value: $8,000 Hosted by the Bethpage Black Course…

Fundraising Signature Events

Leadership

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

Lauren Shields

Executive Director

Jim Bode

President

Jaleen Siekman

Chair, Nominating & Board Development

Corey Rosenfield

Chair, Development

Casey Rojas

Advocacy Team Chair

Amanda Gilchrist

Clinical Trials Education Volunteer | Co-Chair, Community Engagement

Brian Colton

Co-Chair, Community Engagement

Contact Us

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Wellesley, MA, 02481

781-431-0700

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Mail and Donations Address

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Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5009