{"id":15355,"date":"2026-10-06T17:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T17:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/?p=15355"},"modified":"2026-10-02T20:44:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T20:44:19","slug":"breakthrough-t1d-greater-orange-county-october-newsletter-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/2026\/10\/06\/breakthrough-t1d-greater-orange-county-october-newsletter-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough T1D Greater Orange County October 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><a href=\"http:\/\/www.walk.breakthrought1d.org\/orangecounty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register your team today<\/a><\/strong> to join us for Breakthrough T1D Walk, Orange County. This is our biggest event of the year and we are looking forward to a fun, 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>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>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>Thank you to everyone who trained and worked hard to fundraise for the Cape Cod Ride. Although the ride was called off due to unsafe weather conditions in the Northeast, every mile ridden and every dollar raised continues powering research toward cures for T1D. Thank you for Riding with us in spirit!<\/p>\n<p>Good luck to the following Ride participants who will be attending the Austin Ride from October 29-November 1:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elisabeth Fleshler<\/li>\n<li>Ann Gottwig<\/li>\n<li>Joris van Kesteren<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>WE RIDE ON to power T1D breakthroughs!<\/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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/10\/OC2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"562\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/10\/OC2.png 562w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/10\/OC2-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Power Breakthroughs at the Orange County Gala, Honoring Mary and Dick Allen<\/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-15357 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/10\/OC3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"591\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/10\/OC3.png 591w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/greaterorangeca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2026\/10\/OC3-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>2027 Children\u2019s Congress Application Now Open!<\/h3>\n<p>Breakthrough T1D 2027 Children\u2019s Congress, our 14th biennial event held for youth ages 4-17 living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), will take place in Washington, D.C., June 28 to July 1, 2027. More than 160 youth from across the country and around the world will have the unique and empowering opportunity to meet with Members of Congress and other Federal decision-makers to shine a light on the day-to-day experiences of life with T1D and advance our key issues.<\/p>\n<p>Help us create a world without T1D by speaking up and sharing your personal story in our nation\u2019s capital! If you are interested in participating, you may apply online now through November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., HST at <b><a title=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjUwMTd9AAsAAAAABW0u_9MaA0Bsk9gZP_Ix90pS9XXjNefc6diUd8-qJDpb2uOEAb1xBLsOOIz_JY60t0O4bIL6Uy5xkMcjeyWOJoYohI5XEFosB1YE\" href=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjUwMTd9AAsAAAAABW0u_9MaA0Bsk9gZP_Ix90pS9XXjNefc6diUd8-qJDpb2uOEAb1xBLsOOIz_JY60t0O4bIL6Uy5xkMcjeyWOJoYohI5XEFosB1YE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 43, 255)\">cc.BreakthroughT1D.org<\/a><\/b>. Applicants must be between the ages of 4 and 17 at the time of the event to be eligible to apply. If you have any questions, please contact the Breakthrough T1D Advocacy team at <b><a title=\"mailto:ChildrensCongress@BreakthroughT1D.org?subject=2027%20Children%E2%80%99s%20Congress\" href=\"mailto:ChildrensCongress@BreakthroughT1D.org?subject=2027%20Children%E2%80%99s%20Congress\" data-linkindex=\"11\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 43, 255)\">ChildrensCongress@BreakthroughT1D.org<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjUwMTd9AAsAAAAABW0u_9MbWFecR6eruWnprPz__7ABb8_WTb_TquKa9DDChabmYZWenKztCmLgN3p-D74QadjjX3MamI2WmiKPHiJjiO6EoFeCcI-I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more and start your application today!<\/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<p>For a full calendar of events and to get connected with other families and individuals living with T1D in-person or online, visit the <b><a title=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjUwMTd9AAsAAAAABW0u_9M7x_KBqwO_qut6EqGstdB5ncFvz-6QSOxwLW1BLEvkkSfC39VS40RWYyeUlafpdN7KpaUvEEJ97OZChQ5cQnCeqO36ByXz\" href=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjUwMTd9AAsAAAAABW0u_9M7x_KBqwO_qut6EqGstdB5ncFvz-6QSOxwLW1BLEvkkSfC39VS40RWYyeUlafpdN7KpaUvEEJ97OZChQ5cQnCeqO36ByXz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 43, 255)\">Breakthrough T1D Greater Orange County Chapter<\/a><\/b> website.<\/p>\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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