Young Leadership Committee
The Breakthrough T1D Illinois Young Leadership Committee (YLC) is a group of young business and civic professionals who actively support Breakthrough T1D and type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.
About the YLC
The Breakthrough T1D Illinois Young Leadership Committee (YLC) is a group of young business and civic professionals (ages 21-40) who actively support Breakthrough T1D and type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.
The YLC is affiliated with the Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter, the largest income-producing chapter worldwide. Our members have unique ties to T1D – many live with it, others are connected through friends or family, and some simply have a passion for the cause. The common thread: we all want to turn type one into type none.
Why it Matters
The Breakthrough T1D Illinois YLC seeks to:
1. Create awareness of T1D among the Chicagoland area
2. Raise money to fund critical T1D research
3. Build a strong network for years of ongoing T1D funding, support, and education
We need involvement and support from Chicagoland business, civic, and community leaders to help us create awareness, increase membership, and continue to raise funds for vital T1D research. It is with this support that we move closer to creating a world without T1D.
Membership
The YLC is your link to the local community; whether you find yourself in your hometown or a brand new city, Breakthrough T1D is here to provide a network of friends and connections who share your passion for driving T1D breakthroughs through fundraising, advocacy, volunteering, and education.
Applications for the 2026-2028 Board are now closed. We will open applications again in Summer 2027
Meet the 2026-2028 YLC ExCo
Sophia Thorndyke, President
Julia O’Leary, Vice President
Roger Lofquist, Nominating Chair
Matt Howe, One Party Chair
Ariel Carcamo, Walk Team Captain
Upcoming Events
YLC Fall Meeting – RSVP today
When: October 21, 2026
Where: Breakthrough T1D Illinois office
230 W. Monroe
Suite 1950
Chicago, IL 60606
YLC One Party
Coming Summer of 2027!
Join the Breakthrough T1D YLC for the annual One Party, which brings together more than 200 of Chicago’s premier young professionals for a night of cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, auctions, entertainment, networking, and much more.
Connect with Us!
Visit the Breakthrough T1D Illinois Facebook and Instagram pages to see what’s happening. For more info and to get involved, contact Michelle at [email protected].