Our TypeOneNation Boston Summit 2016 was held on Saturday, February 27 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. More than 700 attended this inspirational and informative day, and were able to connect with others individuals and families with a type 1 diabetes (T1D) connection.
The Summit was made possible in part by the generous support of our Premier Sponsors: Dexcom, Lilly Diabetes, and Novo Nordisk. In addition, we extend our sincere thanks to our National Vendor, Medtronic, and our Local Vendors: Animas, Cambridge Focus, Diabetic Dabs, Juice Plus, Neighborhood Diabetes, OmniPod, and Tandem Diabetes Care. Thank you also to our Community Partners: the Barton Center for Diabetes Education, College Diabetes Network, Glu/T1D Exchange, Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet, and the YMCA of Greater Boston.
We are grateful to our speakers for being a part of the program and imparting their knowledge and expertise with you.
- Shara Bialo, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Brown University, Living with T1D since age 9
- Brandon Denson, Pro Football Player, Living with T1D since age 17
- Kevin Dolan, MS, Director of Human Resources, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Living with T1D since age 16
- Katharine Garvey, MD, MPH, Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Mother of a Child with T1D
- Kady Helme, Breakthrough T1D National Staff Member, Living with T1D since age 6
- Brent Muller, Management Consultant, Oliver Wyman, Living with T1D since age 24
- Brittany Murphy, TV Reporter, Western Mass News, Living with T1D since age 6
- Matt Patrick, Elite Runner, Diabetes Sports Project, Living with T1D since age 36
- Stephanie Porter, MSN, RN, Program/Project Coordinator, Boston Children’s Hospital, MASSTART
- Michelle Puntillo, CAPS, ASID, Founder of Puntillo Designs, an Interior Design and Independent Living Solutions Firm, Living with T1D since age 6
- Sofie Schunk, Elite Runner and Triathlete, Diabetes Sports Project, Diabetes Researcher, Living with T1D since age 16
- Jacqueline Shahar, MEd, RCEP, CDE, Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Joslin Diabetes Center
- Betsy Steinberg, BSN, RN, NCSN, School Nurse, Natick Public Schools
- Karen Waitekus, BS, RN, NCSN, Nurse Leader, Elementary School Nurse, Sharon Public Schools
- Alecia Wesner, Board Member with the Breakthrough T1D New York City Chapter, Walk Team Captain, Rider, Living with T1D since 1979
Finally, we also wish to thank Sean Doherty, president of the New England Chapter Board of Directors, Elizabeth Marx Wexelblatt, VP of Outreach, members of our Outreach Committee, and our event day volunteers for their dedicated support of Breakthrough T1D and for helping to make the summit a wonderful success.
There are so many ways you can become or remain involved with Breakthrough T1D to help us achieve our vision of a world without T1D. Contribute in a way that works for you with your local chapter. Become a volunteer or advocate, join a committee, connect and provide support for others, or fundraise through Breakthrough T1D One Walk, Ride, the Gala, or you can even organize your own event. Your support makes a difference!
Please feel free to reach out at any time with questions or for more information about involvement opportunities, and available resources and support programs for individuals and families at all life stages of T1D. Hope to see you in 2017!
