Greater New England Chapter

Events
Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
14th Annual Vermont Summer Classic WIFFLE Ball Tournament
Historic Little Fenway Complex, Essex, VT

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.
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June Cure Champions
10 local youth living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) will join a delegation of their peers and celebrity advocates in Washington, D.C. this summer from July 7 – 9 at Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress. Congratulations to our chapter’s…
July Cure Champions
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…
2025 Red Sox IMPACT Award Finalist
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…
Breakthrough T1D One Night Gala: Thank You!
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…
May Cure Champion
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…
Teaser Tuesday #4 | Greater New England Gala Auction
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…
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
62 Walnut Street, Suite 5
Wellesley, MA, 02481
781-431-0700
833-910-1166
Mail and Donations Address
PO Box 5009
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5009