Greater New England Chapter
Events
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44th Annual Breakthrough T1D Boston Gala | One Night 2026
Omni Boston at the Seaport, Boston, MA
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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January Cure Champion
Although I do not have type 1 diabetes (T1D), I cannot remember a time when I did not know what it was. When I was little, I had only a basic level of understanding: as an example, I knew my…
Swing for a cure at Topgolf!
Ready to swing into action? Join us in person at Topgolf Rhode Island and Boston for food, fun, and making a difference in the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. Don’t miss out on a fantastic time of great vibes, laughs,…
2025: A Year In Review
As the final days of this remarkable year unfold, we pause to reflect on the extraordinary strides we’ve made together. This year has been nothing short of inspiring, and it’s all thanks to you—our passionate and dedicated community. Your unwavering…
December Cure Champion
I remember May 23, 2008, like it was yesterday. I was sitting at the lunch table in the 5th grade when the school nurse came over to me and told me to go to her office with her. She calmly…
Now Accepting: 2026 Boston Marathon Applications
Breakthrough T1D is proud to be an official member of 2026 Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program. Through this program, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) supports selected nonprofit organizations that strengthen our local community and provides these organizations…
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Jim Bode
President
Jaleen Siekman
Chair, Nominating and Board Development
Corey Rosenfield
Co-Chair, Corporate Development Committee
Casey Rojas
Advocacy Team Chair, MA
Brian Colton
Advocacy Team Chair, RI
Amanda Gilchrist
Clinical Trails Education Volunteer
Dawn McGrew
Mission Information Volunteer
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Mail and Donations Address
PO Box 5009
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5009