Upcoming Chapter Events

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Take a look at all our chapter events here in one place. Reach out to the event contacts to RSVP or learn more. We hope to see you soon!

*Please note that all monthly e-meet & greets, in-person meet-ups, Zoom calls, and parent coffees can be found on our Events section here.

  • YPC Comedy Night – February 28, 7pm, The Stand, 116 E 16th St, New York, NY
    • Come have a laugh for a good cause! The Breakthrough T1D Young Professionals Committee is thrilled to present a comedy night fundraiser at The Stand NYC in support of type 1 diabetes research. Proceeds benefit the vital work of Breakthrough T1D. Don’t miss out – bring your friends, this event is open to the public!
    • Event Contact: Michelle Nardelli, MNardelli@BreakthroughT1D.org
  • Breakthrough T1D Community Summit – March 29, 9-12pm, Cradle of Aviation, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY
    • Breakthrough T1D’s Community Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D)- learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more. This event is held at the Cradle of Aviation in the Atrium and Planetarium Dome Atrium. All attendees will receive a full day pass for the museum following the program!
    • Event Contact: McKenzie Dunleavy, MDunleavy@BreakthroughT1D.org
  • Breakthrough T1D Community Summit – April 6, 11-1pm, Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, New York, NY
    • This event is held at the Bronx Zoo at the Schiff Family Great Hall. All attendees will receive a total experience wristband to the park for the day!
    • Event Contact: McKenzie Dunleavy, MDunleavy@BreakthroughT1D.org
  • Breakthrough T1D Greater New York Metro Spring Social – April 25, 6:30pm, Brae Burn Country Club, 39 Brae Burn Dr, Purchase, NY
    • The Spring Social is an opportunity to connect individuals and companies to the mission of Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF). Join us for an evening to celebrate the unwavering dedication of our community as we drive towards curing T1D and help make everyday life better for the people who face it. Breakthrough T1D supporters will come together to enjoy cocktail hour, seated dinner, an extensive silent auction, Fund A Cure, and special Breakthrough T1D moments.
    • Event Contact: Michelle Nardelli, MNardelli@BreakthroughT1D.org
  • 40th Annual Golf Classic – May 5, 10am, Westchester Country Club, 99 Biltmore Ave, Rye, NY
    • Join us at the magnificent Westchester Country Club for the 40th Annual Breakthrough T1D Golf Classic, chaired by David Levy. Your support brings us closer to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications. All attendees will receive breakfast, 18 holes of golf, dinner, and hear about advances in T1D research. We hope you can you join us!
    • Event Contact: Carolyn Brown, CBrown@BreakthroughT1D.org
  • Breakthrough T1D Greater New York Metro Rock the Cure – May 15, 7pm, Downtown Social, 149 2nd Ave, New York, NY
    • Rock the Cure is hosted by our Breakthrough T1D Greater New York Metro Chapter Young Professionals Committee. This committee plans and organizes the fundraising event, which features live music, silent auction, great food, and cocktails. Formerly known as One Night, the YPC’s flagship fundraising event has raised over $1 million over the past 12 years. We are excited to expand our reach with a new event, but with the same goal—to turn type one into type none
    • Event Contact: Michelle Nardelli, MNardelli@BreakthroughT1D.org
  • Tee Up Golf & Pickleball Classic – June 2, 11am, Fresh Meadow Country Club, 255 Lakeville Rd, Lake Success, NY
    • Join us for our annual Tee Up to Cure Diabetes Golf and Pickleball Classic. We are so excited to add pickleball to this year’s event, as well as continue to host golf, dinner, and a program to hear updates on T1D research and advances. Players will golf alongside business, civic and community leaders – all while raising critical funds for T1D research. A variety of sponsorships are available.
    • Event Contact: Carolyn Brown, CBrown@BreakthroughT1D.org
  • Breakthrough T1D Greater NYC Real Estate Games – Thursday, June 12, Chelsea Piers, 62 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY
    • The Real Estate Games brings together New York City’s top brokers, developers, law firms, engineering firms, architects, property managers, and more to compete in a series of sporting events at Chelsea Piers to raise money to support type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Teams, sponsors, and spectators gather at the After-Party to celebrate the winning team.
Updated 2/6/2025