Breakthrough T1D Community Summit – Bronx Zoo
April 6, 2025, New York, NY
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Breakthrough T1D’s Community Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). This year the TON Summit will bring our community together to learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more. We look forward to having you join us!
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!
Please, reserve a spot for each guest who will be attending using the appropriate ticket type.
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Schedule of Events
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11:00am – 11:45am : Check-In, Vendor Village, Networking Opportunities, Light Refreshments
11:45am – 12:00pm : Welcome Message
12:00pm – 12:30pm : Keynote Presentation presented by Dr. Matthew Corcoran, Medical Director at Shore Physicians Group Endocrinology, Founder and President of Diabetes Training Camp Foundation
12:30pm – 1:00pm : Fostering Independence through Advocacy presented by Parth Gami and Sabrina Morales, Breakthrough T1D Young Adult Advocacy Council Leadership
1:00pm -1:15pm : Closing Statements and Send off
Getting to the Event
DIRECTIONS TO SOUTHERN BOULEVARD PARKING LOT
The following driving directions are to the closest parking lot to our event space, Parking Lot C at Southern Boulevard. It is required to park in this lot, as other lots will be closed during events. Please follow these specific directions and not the signs to the “Bronx Zoo Parking” on the highways.
FOR DRIVERS USING GPS For the Southern Boulevard entrance, please plug the following address into your GPS unit: 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460.
FROM MANHATTAN’S EASTSIDE
FDR Drive North to the RFK Bridge (formerly the Triboro Bridge). Follow signs to the Bronx and the Bruckner Expressway. Take Bruckner towards New Haven (stay left); after drawbridge, exit right for the Bronx River Parkway North. Take exit 7W for Fordham Rd/US-1 S. Make a slight right onto E. Fordham Rd. At the Traffic light, make a left onto Southern Boulevard. After approximately ¾ of a mile, make a left onto E. 182nd Street. Make a left onto Crotona Parkway and enter the Southern Blvd Entrance (Gate C). DO NOT TAKE EXIT 6!
FROM MANHATTAN’S WESTSIDE
Henry Hudson North to Mosholu Parkway (Exit 24). After about 2 miles, the Mosholu turns into a local road with stoplights. After 8th stoplight, turn right onto Dr. Kazimiroff Blvd, which becomes Southern Blvd. The Zoo is approximately 2 miles down on the left. Make a left onto E. 182nd Street. Make a left onto Crotona Parkway and enter the Southern Boulevard entrance (Gate C). DO NOT TAKE EXIT 6!
FROM WESTCHESTER
*Taconic State Parkway into Sprain Brook Parkway South to Bronx River Parkway South
*Saw Mill River Parkway or I-87 to Cross County Parkway East to Bronx River Parkway South
*I-684 or Hutchinson River Parkway to Cross County Parkway West to Bronx River Parkway South
From the Bronx River Parkway South, take exit 7W for Fordham Rd/US-1 S. Make a slight right onto E Fordham Rd. At thetraffic light, make a left onto Southern Boulevard. After approximately ¾ of a mile, make a left onto E 182nd Street. Make aleft onto Crotona Parkway and enter the Southern Blvd Entrance (Gate C). DO NOT TAKE EXIT 6!
FROM CONNECTICUT
Take I-95 South to Pelham Parkway West. Or take Merritt Parkway South to Hutchinson River Parkway South to Pelham Parkway West.
Follow Pelham Parkway West for 2 miles. Continue on E Fordham Rd/US-1 S for ½ a mile. Make a slight right onto E Fordham Rd. At the traffic light, make a left onto Southern Boulevard. After approximately ¾ of a mile, make a left onto E 182nd Street. Make a left onto Crotona Parkway and enter the Southern Blvd Entrance, Gate C. DO NOT TAKE EXIT 6!
FROM NEW JERSEY
Take GW Bridge to the Henry Hudson north (9A) to Mosholu Parkway (Exit 24). After the 8th stoplight, turn right onto Dr. Kazimiroff Blvd, which turns into Southern Blvd. The Zoo is approximately 2 miles down on the left. Make a left onto E 182nd Street. Make a left onto Crotona Parkway and enter the Southern Blvd Entrance (Gate C). DO NOT TAKE EXIT 6!
FROM BROOKLYN, QUEENS OR LONG ISLAND
Whitestone Bridge to Hutchinson River Parkway North to Pelham Parkway West. Follow Pelham Parkway West for 2 miles. Continue on E Fordham Rd/US-1 S for ½ a mile. Make a slight right onto E Fordham Rd. At the traffic light, make a left onto Southern Boulevard. After approximately ¾ of a mile, make a left onto E. 182nd Street. Make a left onto Crotona Parkway and enter the Southern Blvd Entrance (Gate C). DO NOT TAKE EXIT 6!
Event Contact
McKenzie Dunleavy
6465740793 | mdunleavy@breakthrought1d.org
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