It’s Gala week and we’re back with our final Teaser Tuesday. We can’t wait to see you at the Breakthrough T1D Boston Gala on Saturday, April 11! Take a look at some of the amazing packages we will be auctioning off below. To learn more about the event, purchase tickets, or make a Fund A Cure gift, visit the One Night website at bit.ly/onenightgala2026. We are truly grateful for the amazing generosity of our community, whose support ensures the success of this event year after year. Please note that the following items are for the Live Auction. If you are participating virtually and want to bid on the Live Auction, please contact Becky at rjacobson@bt1d.org to learn about proxy bidding.
The Ultimate Travel Sweep | 10 Packages | Bag Value: $580 | Bonus Value: $1,700
Each of the 10 winning bidders will take home a beautifully curated travel package, loaded with premium goods, and tucked inside a stunning Quince quilted travel bag. This bag is a chic, water-resistant bag crafted from recycled materials, with the texture of your favorite puffer and the functionality to match.
Inside every bag you will find a Clutch beach towel, a pair of Goodr sunglasses, a Sun Bum travel collection, a “Forward for Type 1 Diabetes” toiletry bag from Sea Bags, and a Kashwére travel blanket that is indulgently soft, perfectly packable, and was featured on the Oprah Daily O List. Additionally, the 10 winners of this package will be some of the first to own the brand-new Shark® ChillPill™, a product only recently released to the public! This is the only 3-in-1 personal cooling system designed to help you keep your cool, inside and out, whenever life heats up. It combines a high-speed bladeless fan, a dry-touch evaporative mister, and a cryo-inspired InstaChill™ cooling plate that lowers skin temperature by up to 16°F in seconds.
Here’s the twist… One of these 10 bags contains a bonus: a two-night getaway for two and a $100 food and beverage credit at The Nantucket Inn, a serene retreat just outside of downtown Nantucket that provides modern amenities with the charm of a traditional inn. Whether you choose to take a complimentary shuttle for a stroll downtown, relax in the island’s only indoor pool, or enjoy a cocktail and some light bites at the inn’s NobaBar, you are sure to experience an incomparable New England getaway during one of the most beautiful seasons on the island!
Nantucket Inn stay is valid from September-December 2026 or September-December 2027. $100 food and beverage credit valid at the NobaBar and Nobadeer Cafe. Generously donated by The Nantucket Inn, SharkNinja, Kashwére, Adriana Bauzá and Gerry Powderly, and BT1D Platform Tennis Tournament Supporters.
Play Ball! Boston Red Sox Green Monster Experience for Four | Value: $2,000
Few places in American sports carry the magic of Fenway Park, and no seat in the stadium captures this magic more than on top of the famous Green Monster!
This package includes four tickets to sit on the Monster, a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of Fenway Park with the opportunity to watch batting practice from the field, and a pregame meal at the Dell Technologies Club. Also, two lucky kids will get to step onto the field and announce the iconic “Play Ball” during the official pregame ceremony. An experience they’ll never forget!
This package goes beyond anything you can buy at a ticket window. Access to the field, the Monster, and the pregame ceremony are reserved for a select few, so this is a unique, insider experience that will stay with your family long after the final out.
Valid for a mutually agreed upon 2026 regular season home game based on availability. Not valid for any New York Yankees games. In the event of a rainout, tickets will be honored for the scheduled makeup game. Batting practice field access is at the discretion of the team manager and subject to weather. Valid for two adults and two children, 12 and under. Generously donated by the Boston Red Sox.
Chef’s Table Dinner: The Nautilus Boston or Nantucket | Value: $1,200
Enjoy an exclusive, multi-course Chef’s Table dinner at your choice of location: dinner for eight guests at The Nautilus Boston Pier 4 or seven guests at The Nautilus Nantucket.
Founded on the principle that everything is better when shared, The Nautilus is a New England coastal restaurant deeply rooted in Asian flavors and ingredients. This dining experience draws inspiration from the Japanese izakaya tradition, the tapas culture of Spain, and the bold influences of Latin America and the Mediterranean. Fueled by select, energetic music, the stimulating yet neighborly atmosphere makes the new and unfamiliar feel comfortable and intimate, a philosophy that ties together the food, cocktails, wine, and ambiance.
The evening unfolds as a curated progression of small plates and large-format courses, from silky crudos and aromatic rice dishes to wood-fired feasts, paired with culinary-inspired cocktails, a choice of more than 20 beers, and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine and sake list. Their signature Peking style roasted duck is among the many showstoppers your table may experience that evening.
Reservations for this exclusive experience will be arranged through direct contact with the restaurant management, bypassing the standard process to ensure direct access, personalized attention, and a dining experience tailored to your table from the very first interaction.
Reservations are subject to availability, and preferred times cannot be guaranteed. Not valid for Friday or Saturday (Boston) or Thursday, Friday, or Saturday (Nantucket). Expires May 1, 2027. Alcohol and gratuity are not included. Generously donated by The Nautilus.
Costa Rica Getaway: Five‐Night Stay for Two in Playa Herradura or Tamarindo | Value: $4,410
Costa Rica, which translates literally as “Rich Coast” attracts more than one million visitors annually, eager to catch a wave, bathe under a waterfall, spot a sloth, or otherwise enjoy paradise. The winner of this package will get to choose between two different Marriott® resorts in Costa Rica and experience a vacation like no other!
Enjoy a total of five nights in a standard guest room at either or both of these Marriott resorts in Costa Rica, complete with a daily buffet breakfast for two at either property.
You could choose to stay at Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort in Playa Herradura, nestled between the warm waters of the Pacific Gulf of Nicoya and a 1,100-acre tropical rainforest. Enjoy a deluxe guest room with a rainforest view and relax on the beach or the palm-lined pool, book a round of golf at the La Iguana Golf Course, a 18-hole championship golf course, or glide from tree to tree on a canopy tour through the rainforest to see a gallery of friendly monkeys and brightly-hued macaws.
Or, choose to stay at the JW Marriott Guanacaste Beach Resort in Tamarindo in a garden-view balcony room at this 4.5-star oceanfront resort. The resort is located on a pristine secluded beach, unspoiled and peacefully surrounded by the splendors of Costa Rican nature. With a choice of three beaches, championship golf, an equestrian center, a world-class spa, and more, your experience will be unforgettable.
Whether you choose to spend five nights at one of these locations, or split your five nights between both properties, you are sure to enjoy an unforgettable tropical getaway like never before!
Winspire booking and concierge services included. Not valid for December 22-January 13, January 19-20, February 9-10, or April 2-8. Subject to availability and cannot be used during hotel special events. Must be booked prior to April 11, 2027, travel must occur before April 11, 2028. Reservations required 60 days in advance. Golf and excursions not included. Transportation between these two locations is not included. Standard room layout varies depending on location. Incidentals are responsibility of winning bidder. Generously donated by Friends of Breakthrough T1D.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Quarter-final Tickets and Car Service for Four | July 9, 2026 | Value: $4,060
The world’s greatest sporting event is coming to New England, and this package gets you access to the biggest game at Gillette!
On July 9, the journey reaches a fever pitch as Foxborough welcomes a quarter-final match, where two of the world’s top teams compete for a place in history. This is the kind of late-stage game where the tournament’s biggest stars often collide, and it is happening right in our backyard, just 35 miles from Boston.
Quarter-final tickets for the FIFA World Cup are among the most coveted sporting tickets on the planet. FIFA’s official ticket lottery drew millions of applicants worldwide, and late-stage knockout game seats, particularly at a venue as close to home as Foxborough, are virtually impossible to come by at face value. Winning this package tonight means skipping all of that.
Four Category 2 tickets will give you and your group a strong overall perspective of the match, allowing you to clearly track movement and tactics from a good vantage point and experience every moment of one of the most anticipated sporting events of the decade.
Skip the parking and the crowds—enjoy a seamless, stress-free matchday experience with private car service.
Valid for the quarter-final game on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Exact seat locations to be determined when FIFA releases the tickets closer to the event Includes five hours of car service. Winner responsible for any additional travel time at $90/hour. Generously donated by Natalie Roberge, Friends of Breakthrough T1D, and Global City Ride.
Taste of Tuscany: Seven-Night Italy Experience for Four | Value: $8,700
Few destinations on earth stop you in your tracks the way Tuscany does. For a full seven nights, this package places four guests right in the heart of it all.
Perched in the Cortona countryside, a charming two-bedroom, two-bath private villa welcomes you with warmth and authenticity. The villa is nestled among olive groves and overlooking the serene valley of Val di Chiana, located only minutes from Cortona’s bustling piazzas. Fully appointed with air conditioning, heating, private pool and terrace, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, daily maid service, and a washing machine, the property includes everything you need to settle in and stay awhile.
Awaken each morning to a chef-prepared breakfast celebrating Tuscany’s simple yet exquisite flavors before embarking on whatever adventure the day offers. Within driving distance of Florence, Siena, Assisi, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, and more, you can explore all that the Tuscan region has to offer. You’ll enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at Cantina De’ Ricci in the medieval heart of Montepulciano, followed by an afternoon at a boutique countryside winery. One evening, a private in-home cooking class brings the flavors of the region straight to your table, with an intimate dinner you help create, paired with wines poured just for your group.
This experience is fully managed by travel company Winspire’s concierge team from planning to departure. All you have to do is show up and savor every moment!
Must be booked prior to April 11, 2027. Travel must occur before April 11, 2028 on a mutually agreed upon date, subject to availability. Reservations required 60 days in advance. Opportunity to upgrade to a larger villa with additional guests through Winspire’s concierge service. Airfare and ground transportation between airport and villa are not included. Incidentals and gratuity are responsibility of winning bidder. Generously donated by Friends of Breakthrough T1D.
Sphere Las Vegas: Two-Night Stay and Tickets for Two to a Concert of Your Choice | Value: $4,725
Don’t miss an unforgettable concert experience like never before at Sphere Las Vegas! Whether you’re a music lover or looking for the ultimate entertainment, Sphere delivers it all. Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of Las Vegas!
Enjoy two seats at a concert or show of your choice, including the Wizard of Oz Experience, the Backstreet Boys, the Eagles, Kenny Chesney, Metallica, No Doubt, and Phish. Vegas’ Sphere is a breathtaking venue where cutting-edge technology meets world-class performances, immersing you in stunning visuals and crystal-clear sound while enjoying your favorite artists up close. It’s more than a show – it’s an unforgettable, all-encompassing experience.
Enjoy a two-night stay in a standard guest room in 4-star hotel accommodations such as the MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, Paris, New York-New York (or comparable). Your entire trip will be booked and coordinated with the help of Winspire’s concierge service, making your travel planning easy and stress-free.
Concert tickets and seating are subject to availability. A daily resort fee at the hotel will be the responsibility of the winner. Must be booked prior to April 11, 2027. Travel must occur before April 11, 2028 on a mutually agreed upon date, subject to availability. Reservations required 60 days in advance. Airfare and ground transportation not included. Incidentals are responsibility of winning bidder. Generously donated by Jaleen and Michael Siekman, and Friends of Breakthrough T1D.
Exclusive Round of Golf and Lunch for Three with Breakthrough T1D CEO Aaron J. Kowalski, Ph.D. | The International Golf Club, Bolton, MA | Value: $2,200
Calling all golfers! Enjoy an exceptional round of golf for you and two guests with Dr. Aaron Kowalski. An internationally recognized scientific expert in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, and the driving force behind the organization’s mission, he is the first person living with T1D to lead this organization, bringing a profoundly personal commitment to the cause you are here to support tonight.
The setting for this experience is equally extraordinary! The International Golf Club, New England’s only private 36-hole pure golf club, is situated 35 miles outside of Boston on 660 acres of picturesque rolling landscape, offering a world-class experience unmatched in the region. Your round will be played on the Oaks Course, a championship layout renowned for its forested ambiance, dramatic terrain, and impeccable conditions. It’s no surprise this course is ranked among the finest courses in Massachusetts by Golf Digest.
The day includes lunch at the club’s restaurant, the Fireplace Room, ensuring a seamless and leisurely experience from the first tee to the last bite. The winner of this package will enjoy a rare day of great golf, great food, and meaningful conversation with one of the most passionate advocates in the fight against T1D.
Valid through October 30, 2026. Tee time must be arranged in advance, valid for a mutually agreed upon date on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. The caddie fee is covered; gratuity is not included. Generously donated by The International Golf Club, Moira McCarthy Stanford, and Friends of Breakthrough T1D.