Volunteer Powered Events

Connect with others in the T1D community, support each other and Breakthrough T1D’s mission, join a volunteer-led event! Browse the list of gathering opportunities below.

Planning a gathering or fundraiser? Want to share it with the Greater New England Community? Please fill out the following form to request inclusion on the list of Volunteer Powered Events. Please note that many of these events can also be found on our Facebook events listing, facebook.com/breakthrought1dgreaternewengland/events.

Disclaimer: Events displayed on this page are independently submitted to the chapter and run by community members. 

Upcoming Events

Past Events

NH T1D Mountain Meet-Up!

• Sunday, March 3 | 10 a.m.
• Granite Gorge Mountain Park
• Come join NH T1Ds and the surrounding area for a Mountain Meet-up! We will be at Granite Gorge Mountain Park! Skiing starts at 10 a.m. and Tubing is available at 11 a.m. Lets all Snack, Share, Shred! Light snacks will be provided and there is a Restaurant/Pub available for purchase at noon!

Virtual T1D Meet-Up (ages 10-18)

• Monday, March 4 | 7 – 8 p.m.
• Having friends who “get it” can make it easier. Join the Greater New England T1D tween and teen community for a virtual meet-up! Whether you were diagnosed yesterday or years ago, join us and connect with other teens (10-18) living with T1D to share in a safe space while making new friends.
• Hosted by Advay Verma, Lexington High School Sophomore, Living with T1D since 2017

Under 6 T1D Kids & Families Meet Up

• Saturday, June 22 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Celebrate the beginning of summer at Rideout playground (61 Laws Brook Rd in Concord, MA)! Connect with other T1D littles and caregivers. Meet at the picnic table area or on the playground—wear blue to find other T1Ds and families!
• Contact: Susan Bailey | bailey.smg@gmail.com

Virtual T1D Meet-Up (ages 10-18)

• • Thursday, July 18 | 7 – 8 p.m.
  • Having friends who “get it” can make it easier. Join the Greater New England T1D tween and teen community for a virtual meet-up! Whether you were diagnosed yesterday or years ago, join us and connect with other teens (10-18) living with T1D to share in a safe space while making new friends.
  • Hosted by Advay Verma, Lexington High School Sophomore, Living with T1D since 2017

Under 6 T1D Kids & Families Meet Up

• Sunday, September 8 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Connect with other T1D littles and caregivers at Rideout playground in West Concord! Meet at the picnic table area or on the playground—wear blue to find other T1Ds and families!

Virtual T1D Meet-Up (ages 10-18)

• Thursday, September 19 | 7 – 8 p.m.
• Having friends who “get it” can make it easier. Join the Greater New England T1D tween and teen community for a virtual meet-up! Whether you were diagnosed yesterday or years ago, join us and connect with other teens (10-18) living with T1D to share in a safe space while making new friends.
• Hosted by Advay Verma, Lexington High School Sophomore, Living with T1D since 2017

Virtual T1D Meet-Up (ages 10-18)

• Wednesday, November 27 | 7 – 8 p.m.
• Having friends who “get it” can make it easier. Join the Greater New England T1D tween and teen community for a virtual meet-up! Whether you were diagnosed yesterday or years ago, join us and connect with other teens (10-18) living with T1D to share in a safe space while making new friends.
• Hosted by Advay Verma, Lexington High School Sophomore, Living with T1D since 2017

Virtual T1D Meet-Up (ages 10-18)

• Monday, January 20 | 7 – 8 p.m.
• Having friends who “get it” can make it easier. Join the Greater New England T1D tween and teen community for a virtual meet-up! Whether you were diagnosed yesterday or years ago, join us and connect with other teens (10-18) living with T1D to share in a safe space while making new friends.
• Hosted by Advay Verma, Lexington High School Sophomore, Living with T1D since 2017

NH T1D Mountain Meet-Up!

• Sunday, March 2 | 1 p.m.
• Granite Gorge Mountain Park
• Come join NH T1Ds and the surrounding area for a Mountain Meet-up! T1D’s, caregivers, friends, and family of all ages welcome! We will be meeting at Granite Gorge at 1 p.m., feel free to drop in anytime that day to use the discount code. Restaurant opens at 12, we will have light snacks as well. Be on the look out for prizes and giveaways at 2 p.m.

• Saturday, April 19 | 10 a.m.
• Breakthrough T1D Office | 62 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA
• Join other T1D families and spend time together IN PERSON talk, sharing, and connecting at these volunteer powered events!

• Saturday, May 10 | 2 p.m.
• Glen Meadow Playground | 24 Trickett Road, Lynnfield, MA
• Join other T1D families and spend time together IN PERSON talk, sharing, and connecting at these volunteer powered events!

• Sunday, June 8 | 10 a.m.
• O’Day Playground | 75 W. Newton Street, Boston, MA
• Join other T1D families and spend time together IN PERSON talk, sharing, and connecting at these volunteer powered events!