Greater Northwest Chapter
Events
Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
Beat the Bridge x Brooks | Training Run & Brewery Night
Brooks Trailhead Store, Seattle, WA
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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Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
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Clinical Trials and Studies Now Enrolling!
There are several research clinics and institutes that are seeking participants for their studies and clinical trials right now! Please see below to find a clinical trial that appropriate for you. Also, if you have specific questions about clinical trials…
Breakfast with Rufus Coming to Boise, ID & Spokane, WA!
This Spring, Breakthrough T1D Greater Northwest is holding two Breakfast with Rufus events in both Boise, ID and Spokane, WA! Breakfast with Rufus is an event that brings families and individuals impacted by T1D together for a day to connect,…
Walk With Us in Missoula, MT!
Join us on April 26th at Ogren Park (at Allegiance Field) for this year’s Missoula Community Walk! Whether you’re living with type 1 diabetes or showing up in support of someone who is, every step you take helps drive critical…
Beat the Bridge is Back – Register Today!
Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D is coming up on Saturday, May 9, bringing our community together for one of Seattle’s most iconic events in support of type 1 diabetes research. Whether you are a competitive runner, casual walker, or…
Breakthrough T1D Ride is Back!
The Breakthrough T1D Ride is back for 2026, and registration is officially open! Join the Pacific Northwest Ride Team as we head to our home destination: The Cascades in Cle Elum, WA (August 27-30). Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, new…
Beat the Bridge 2026 + Limited Time Donation Match!
It’s not too late to register and start fundraising for this year’s Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D! Whether you’re racing the 8k to “Beat the Bridge”, taking a scenic 3 Mile Walk, or sprinting the 1 Mile Fun…
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Kara Alicia
Board President
Jacqui Jones
Board President Elect
Mike Boyle
Development Chair
Keith Overa
Advocacy Team Chair
Julie Geddes
Mission Information Volunteer
Jude Restis
Mission Information Volunteer
Laura Tremblay
Mission Information Volunteer
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Mail and Donations Address
PO Box 1531
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-1531
