Iowa Chapter

Your local chapter serves as the hub of Breakthrough T1D information and events in your area. We’re here to help. Connect with us to find support, community and ways to join the fight to end T1D.

Events

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.  

Mary Horn

Grassroots Advocate, Breakthrough T1D Advocacy

Get Involved

Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

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

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Honor Someone Special with an Honor Basket at the 2025 Breakthrough T1D Iowa Galas Make a meaningful contribution to the 2025 Breakthrough T1D Galas by creating an Honor Basket in recognition of a loved one living with type 1 diabetes…

Signature Events

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our Community Summits in Omaha and West Des Moines! We are grateful for our speakers, vendors and volunteers who helped make the events a success! Below is more information…

Events and Conferences General Life with T1D Support

  Team t-shirts create a sense of unity and shared purpose, helping to build team spirit while raising awareness for T1D. Plus, selling team t-shirts can help you raise funds for your Walk team and wearing matching shirts makes it…

Walk

Advocacy  Hi! I’m Danielle. I am your Advocacy Chair for districts 1 and 2 here in Iowa and I’m currently in Washington D.C. encouraging members of congress to support our research funding! What does that mean and why is that…

Advocacy

Make a special contribution to one of our 2024 Breakthrough T1D Iowa Galas by creating an Honor Basket for a loved one with type 1 diabetes (T1D)! October 5th: Breakthrough T1D Des Moines Hope Gala October 19th: Breakthrough T1D Cedar…

Fundraising Signature Events

Leadership

Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

Curtis Heideman, Eastern Iowa Board President
Mike Bringle, Greater Iowa Board President

Contact Us

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 5006
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5006

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