A monthly guide to what’s happening in your Breakthrough T1D Community
Gala
Last call to purchase tickets for our 2026 Breakthrough T1D Orange County Gala: Beyond A Dream for an unforgettable evening filled with purpose, celebration, and fundraising for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research!
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.
Where: Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
Chairs: Nancy Mienik, Claire Squier, and Mara Wilkie
Fund A Cure Family: The Norton Family
Join the excitement by purchasing tickets or sponsorships, donating an auction item, or supporting Fund A Cure by visiting our website here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Development Manager, Alex Hines.
Endurance
Ride
Ride Packages are still available!
It’s time for Breakthrough T1D Ride, where every pedal stroke powers research, advocacy, and support to improve lives until we find a cure! This inspiring, high-energy program welcomes cyclists of all skill levels to raise T1D awareness and accelerate our journey to a world without T1D. Claim your spot at one of our upcoming Rides today! With coach-led, supportive training rides throughout the year, there’s no better time to find your Ride community.
Where will you ride? Register Today!
For questions or more information about Breakthrough T1D Endurance opportunities, contact Judy Parra.
Walk
Join us for a Breakthrough T1D Walk in your community, where every step drives research, advocacy, and support to improve lives as we advance toward cures. These fun, family-friendly events welcome participants of all ages and abilities to raise T1D awareness and move us closer to a world without T1D.
- Temecula Valley Community Walk, May 30, 2026 | Temecula Promenade
- Orange County Walk, November 8, 2026 | Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Registration is open for all Walks, so find your local Walk and sign up your team today!
We are also in the process of building local Walk Committees to assist with these events and we need you! Contact Samantha Kearney in Temecula and Lauren Christ in Orange County.
Golf
The Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) Fore the Kids Golf Classic returns to Monarch Beach Golf Links on Monday, June 15.
Located along the stunning Dana Point coastline, Monarch Beach Golf Links is one of only a handful of true oceanfront courses in California, offering breathtaking views and an unforgettable playing experience in Orange County. Join us for a meaningful day on the green as we come together to support Breakthrough T1D’s mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes.
Registration is open, so secure your spot today!
For sponsorship opportunities or to join the Golf Planning Committee, chaired by Torrey DiRoberto and Jenny Rodriquez, please contact Lauren Christ.
Community Engagement
The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). It 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. Join us for this no-cost, educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Lunch is included.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Oasis Senior Center
801 Narcissus Ave
Corona Del Mar, CA
As we look ahead to the New Year, we’re forming Community Engagement Committees across several regions. If you’re passionate about bringing people together, supporting event planning, or helping strengthen our healthcare partnerships, we’d be thrilled to have you involved! If you are interested in joining us, please contact Catrina Cooper
Upcoming Chapter Events
In Person Events
- Spring Fest – Temecula: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 2 p.m. at Maurice Car’rie Winery (34225 Rancho California Road). This is a family friendly event where you will get an opportunity to learn more about our Temecula Valley Walk happening in May, learn more about Breakthrough T1D research and meet your Breakthrough T1D Community! RSVP Here.
Virtual Events
- Virtual Community Summit – Breakthrough T1D’s Community Summits offer virtual educational sessions four times a year, to help you and your loved ones live well with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Register here.
- E-Meet & Greets: Monthly Zoom Meetups – Rotating Wednesdays, 12pm.
- Reunión Virtual Para Adultos y Familias con Diabetes Tipo 1 en Español – Aprende más aquí.
- Ask the Therapist Monthly – Last Tuesdays, 12pm-1pm. Register here.
- T1D Teen Connect Monthly Meetup – Third Wednesdays, 5-6pm. Register here.
- Virtual Parent Meetup – First Thursdays, 6pm. Register here.
- Newly Diagnosed Ask the Endocrinologist – Third Wednesdays, 8-9am. Register here.
- T1D Dads Barbershop Talk – Every 3 months on the 2nd Friday of the month, 12-1pm. Register here.
- T1D Partner Support Group – Last Tuesday, every 3 months, 6-7pm. Register here.