{"id":15334,"date":"2026-09-03T17:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T17:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/?p=15334"},"modified":"2026-08-31T18:45:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T18:45:55","slug":"breakthrough-t1d-greater-orange-county-september-newsletter-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/2026\/09\/03\/breakthrough-t1d-greater-orange-county-september-newsletter-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough T1D Greater Orange County September Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">A monthly guide to what\u2019s happening in your Breakthrough T1D Community<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.walk.breakthrought1d.org\/orangecounty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15309 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/OC1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"649\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/OC1.png 649w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/OC1-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<div>\n<h2>Transform Life with T1D<\/h2>\n<p>We are on a mission to power new breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research! Join us to drive research, advocacy, and provide support to improve lives as we advance toward cures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We\u2019re bowling over with excitement for Walk season!<\/strong> Join us at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/events\/breakthrough-t1d-walk-orange-county-hype-party\/?tab=event--more-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Breakthrough T1D Walk, Orange County HYPE Party<\/strong><\/a> to learn more and get excited for the Walk in November.<br \/>\n<strong>When: <\/strong>Sunday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <\/strong>Irvine Lanes<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.walk.breakthrought1d.org\/orangecounty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register your team for the main event today<\/a><\/strong> to join us for an inspiring day of community and raising funds for breakthroughs in T1D research:<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Sunday, November 8, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <\/strong>Angel Stadium of Anaheim<\/p>\n<p>We are also in the process of building <strong>local Walk Committees<\/strong> to assist with these events and we need you! Contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:LChrist@Bt1d.org\">Lauren Christ<\/a><\/strong> for more information.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ride.breakthrought1d.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14992 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/06\/SD4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"624\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/06\/SD4.png 624w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/06\/SD4-300x119.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Ride for T1D Breakthroughs<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ride.breakthrought1d.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Breakthrough T1D Ride,<\/strong> <strong>2026<\/strong><\/a> is taking place at 5 exciting locations throughout the country, or you can ride from anywhere with MyRide. <strong>Many Ride Packages are still available, <\/strong>and Rides will take place through December, 2026. Whether you plan to ride 1 mile or 100, claim your spot today!<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to all of the Southern California Riders who participated in the Cascades Ride from August 27-30. Together, they raised an amazing $150, 000 to power breakthroughs in T1D research!<\/p>\n<p>Good luck to the following Ride participants who will be attending the Cape Cod Ride from September 25-28:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daniel Brunner<\/li>\n<li>Mike Castagna<\/li>\n<li>Daren Dickerson<\/li>\n<li>Chloe Dufty<\/li>\n<li>Richard Dufty<\/li>\n<li>Latika Hickey<\/li>\n<li>Lisa Johnson<\/li>\n<li>Dominic Marasco<\/li>\n<li>Chris Prentiss<\/li>\n<li>Marin Purdy<\/li>\n<li>Brian Siemak<\/li>\n<li>Alissa Wood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>WE RIDE ON to power T1D breakthroughs!<\/p>\n<p>Where will you ride? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.breakthrought1d.org\/site\/SPageServer?pagename=ride_homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register Today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For questions or more information about Breakthrough T1D Endurance opportunities, contact <a href=\"mailto:JParra@BreakthroughT1D.org\"><strong>Judy Parra.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/events\/breakthrough-t1d-orange-county-gala-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15310 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/OC3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"624\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/OC3.png 624w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/OC3-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Save the Date for the Orange County Gala<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/events\/breakthrough-t1d-orange-county-gala-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakthrough T1D Orange County Gala<\/a> <\/strong>will once again bring together our incredible T1D community for an inspiring and impactful evening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> March 13, 2027<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <\/strong>Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach<\/p>\n<p>The special 30<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary event will feature hosted cocktails, dinner, exciting live and silent auctions, and our powerful Fund A Cure program, where every donation accelerates life-changing T1D research. We are proud to be honoring <strong>Mary and Dick Allen<\/strong> for their numerous contributions to Breakthrough T1D and the incredible impact they\u2019ve made in the T1D community over nearly 30 years.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase tickets, sponsorships, tables or to donate to Fund A Cure, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/events\/breakthrough-t1d-orange-county-gala-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">please visit our website.<\/a><\/strong> For more information or to join our amazing Gala committee, email <strong><a href=\"mailto:MPopoff@BreakthroughT1D.org\">Michelle Popoff<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/breakthrought1d.org\/volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15311 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/OC4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"505\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/OC4.png 434w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/OC4-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Volunteer and Make a Difference!<\/h3>\n<p>Interested in taking your involvement with Breakthrough T1D to the next level? Volunteers have been a critical part of our movement since day one of this organization, and we would love for you to join us!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up to volunteer on our website!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured Volunteer Position: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Outreach Ambassador volunteers play a vital role in supporting newly diagnosed individuals and families, helping connect them to Breakthrough T1D at a critical moment. We are looking for caring and empathetic individuals to join this team and ensure that no one faces a new T1D diagnosis alone.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:CCooper@BreakthroughT1D.org\">Catrina Cooper<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/06\/OC5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/06\/OC5.png 606w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/06\/OC5-300x119.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Upcoming Chapter Events<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Breakthrough T1D Walk, Orange County HYPE Party | <\/strong>Sunday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m. &#8211; We&#8217;re bowling over with excitement for Walk season! Enjoy complimentary lunch, bowling, and the opportunity to connect with other families living with type 1 diabetes as we kick off an incredible Walk season together. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/events\/breakthrough-t1d-walk-orange-county-hype-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more and RSVP here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Veronica Beard Giveback Event<\/strong>| Thursday, September 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. &#8211; Our hosts <span data-contrast=\"auto\">invite you to a shopping event to benefit the Breakthrough T1D\u00a0Greater\u00a0Orange County Chapter, where\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">20%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of all event proceeds will be donated to Breakthrough T1D.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Learn <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/events\/veronica-beard-gives-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More and RSVP here.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Breakfast with Rufus<\/strong> | Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. &#8211; Come have breakfast with your local T1D community and our favorite bear with diabetes, Rufus. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/events\/breakfast-with-rufus-september-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more and RSVP here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Virtual Events<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Virtual Community Summit<\/strong> \u2013 Breakthrough T1D\u2019s 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 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/t1d-community\/summits\/#community-summitreg\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask the Therapist Monthly <\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Last Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Register<span style=\"color: #002bff\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #002bff\"><a style=\"color: #002bff\" href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/mH2-HjUxRXavv3DZE3teiw\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask the Endo Monthly <\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Third Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJMkcuGtqD8qHdBf4UrmmN_11ExwRjt4f6dJ#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002bff\">here.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>E-Meet &amp; Greets: Monthly Zoom Meet-Ups<\/strong> \u2013 Rotating Wednesdays, 12 p.m.\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJwtdeusrTkjG9Kus20U-h5-EzZJKiXZi_jW?_ga=2.34413921.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\">Parents and Caregivers of Children with T1D Under the Age of 5 **meets at 1 p.m.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/aCkSO1U4Qy-3_w2dcFgbyQ#\/registration\">Parents and Caregivers of Children with T1D Ages 5-12<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJwpdOuhqzIvG9I47I8QS719G3a0w9L3DJSe?_ga=2.35452385.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\">Parents and Caregivers of Children with T1D Ages 13-21\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJAof-6oqTMvGtW9gna-DTXnuw14S7ooHOws?_ga=2.29686271.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\">Adults Living with T1D\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Reuni\u00f3n Virtual Para Adultos y Familias con Diabetes Tipo 1 en Espa\u00f1ol<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJMqd--pqD0jGdb1RASd25Q2gJqRve9sMBml?_ga=2.71088592.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuni\u00f3n \u202f\u2013 Segundo Mi\u00e9rcoles <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZYlcOmrqzksH93CQRUQH5fL-p8hagjml9pg#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuni\u00f3n \u2013 Cuarto Viernes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>T1D Teen Connect Monthly Meetup<\/strong> \u2013 Third Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Register<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJItdO6hrDIqHddHr5r3l65m3CymviBVEHDW?_ga=2.63247855.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Virtual Parent Meetup<\/strong> \u2013 First Thursdays, 6 p.m. Register <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/jn2UkalsTPGvlLOhQO9TZA#\/registration\">here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>T1D &amp; Neurodivergent Support Group <\/strong>&#8211; Second Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Register <span style=\"color: #002bff\"><a style=\"color: #002bff\" href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/9mG4Ks66Ti-AIbGPW-qqUA#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>T1D Dads Barbershop Talk<\/strong> \u2013 Every 3 months on the Second Friday of the month, 12-1 p.m. Register <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZUqdu-hrTIjHtI5L_Fy82pUl11Oc3pBTBHh?_ga=2.105764547.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>T1D Partner Support Group\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Last Tuesday, every other month, 6-7 p.m. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZUpc-uorTkiEtypkZWS1poT0b72PjeSRpth%20?_ga=2.39646947.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002bff\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grandparents E-Meet &amp; Greet (Meets Quarterly) <\/strong>&#8211; Second Tuesday, every 3 months, 12-1 p.m. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/S0D0j_aFQAeIdTxoynUEQQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002bff\">here.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A monthly guide to what\u2019s happening in your Breakthrough T1D Community Transform Life with T1D We are on a mission to power new breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research! 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