We are so excited for this year’s 43rd Annual Breakthrough T1D Greater New England Gala—One Night at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport! Enjoy this exciting teaser Tuesday of just a few of the incredible items featured in the evening’s auction! We are truly thankful for the amazing generosity of our community, whose support ensures the success of this event year after year. 

Producer Tickets for Two to “Operation Mincemeat” | New York, NY
Value: $700

“Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical” is a comedic musical based on the true story of a World War II British deception operation, where a dead body, a fake love letter, and “James Bond” author Ian Fleming were used to trick Adolf Hitler, helping to win the war for the Allied Forces. Winner of the 2024 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, “Operation Mincemeat” has the most 5-star reviews of any show ever in the West End in London and is predicted to take Broadway by storm! With a limited run from March 20 to August 18, 2025, the winner of this package will get to see this show from some of the best seats in the house. Including two Producer Tickets in the Premium Center Orchestra section that you can’t purchase anywhere else, this is sure to be a theatre experience like no other! For a mutually agreed upon date. Tickets must be requested at least three weeks in advance. Currently, “Operation Mincemeat” is scheduled to run on Broadway from March 20-August 18, 2025.

Generously donated by Judith Krupp

Beyonce Tickets for Two at MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ
Value $1,160

Cultural icon Beyonce will return to stages across the U.S. and Europe this summer for the Cowboy Carter Tour, celebrating the release of her groundbreaking eighth studio album of the same name. The tour includes a record-breaking five shows at MetLife Stadium, and the winner of this package will be there to see it live! This package includes two tickets for the Sunday, May 25 show, located in Section 121, Row 43, Seats 3 and 4.

Generously donated by Donna Milligan

One-Week Stay at Nantasket Beach House | Hull, MA
Value: $6,000

Gather your friends and family for relaxing week on Nantasket Beach! Located on Beach Ave in Hull, MA, the winner of this package will spend a week in this beautiful 2,800 square foot oceanfront beach house that sleeps 13 and includes air conditioning, a barbeque grill, and in-home washer and dryer. For a mutually agreed upon week between the winner and donor. Valid for April-June 2025, excluding Memorial Day weekend, and September-December, 2025. Not available in July-August 2025. Winner responsible for $400 cleaning fee.

Generously donated by Stephanie and Gary Meininger

Golf Outing for Three at Eastward Ho! Country Club | Chatham, MA
Value: $1,000

Golf at Eastward Ho! Country Club during a weekday this summer! Enjoy this 18-hole links course in beautiful Chatham, Massachusetts along Pleasant Bay. This championship golf course was designed by Englishman, William Herbert Fowler and renovated by Keith Foster in 2004. Join either member, Harold or Sarah Francis for a round of golf for three including carts and lunch! For a mutually agreed upon date. Valid for weekdays only. Personal clubs required.

Generously donated by Sarah and Harold Francis


To purchase tickets, support Fund A Cure, become a corporate sponsor, or to learn more about the One Night Gala, please visit: https://bit.ly/jdrfgala2024. 

43rd Annual Breakthrough T1D Greater New England Gala—One Night
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport