Indiana and Kentucky Chapter

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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.

We all have a story of how T1D has changed our lives. As a Breakthrough T1D advocate, I use my voice to tell lawmakers our story of living with T1D and why research must continue.
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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
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Our community in pictures. Taken from a few recent events.
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Aunt Patricia and Mason – A Legacy Gift
When Mason Lewton was 3 ½ years old his mother, Amanda, noticed something strange. When Mason would sleep in their bedroom the room always smelled like candy and he was constantly thirsty and drinking water all the time. After…
Update on Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout for the T1D Community
The below information is current as of 3/19 Please visit www.breakthrought1d.org/coronavirus for more information on the impact of covid-19 on those with T1D and the latest information. We also held a webinar regarding the covid-19 vaccines which can be viewed…
2021 Youth Ambassador Program- Application Open!
The Breakthrough T1D Indiana and Kentucky Chapter is excited to announce the 2021 Youth Ambassador Program! This program provides opportunities for Indiana and Kentucky children (ages 6-17) to become more involved with Breakthrough T1D. This opportunity allows children to be…
Virtual TypeOneNation Summit Resources
Below you’ll find a list of resources from our speakers and sponsors of the event. Contact: Jessica Finnegan – jfinnegan@insulet.com Contact: Debra Mayhall – dmayhall@xerispharma.com Resources: https://www.gvokeglucagon.com https://www.gvokeglucagon.com/additional-resources Contact: Braden Keck – Bkeck@tandemdiabetes.com Contact: Lori O’Bryant – lobryant@camphendon.com…
Behind the Team: Taylor’s Tribe
This summer, we are highlighting some of our amazing Walk Teams. This is a Q&A with Tiffany Smith, mom to Taylor. Team name: Taylor’s Tribe Years participating in One Walk: 2 years Why do you care about this cause? Our…
Behind the Team: Ella’s Super Team
This summer, we are highlighting some of our amazing Walk Teams. This is a Q&A with Michelle Denison, mom to Ella. Team Name: Ella’s Super Team Years participating: Second year (diagnosed in Feb. 2019) Why?: This walk means so much…
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Laura Baltz
Executive Director
Jenny Raque
Senior Development Manager, Kentucky
Debra Smith
Senior Development Director, Indiana
Merrill Harper
Senior Development Manager, Signature Events, Indiana
Megan Ahlgrim
Development Manager, Community Engagement, Indiana
Jessie Stover
Development Manager, Indiana
Breanna Kiser
Development Manager, Community Engagement
Shayna Sanderson
Development Coordinator
Thank You to Our Partners
Our corporate partners take raising funds and awareness for T1D research to new heights.

Lilly

Ford

Delta Dental of Indiana

Roche

Stephenson Rife

Wells Fargo

First Merchants Bank

Taft Law

Avant Healthcare
Contact Us
225 S. East St.
Suite 280
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202
317-469-9604
317-469-9607
Mail and Donations Address
PO Box 6810
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-6810