Do you want to make a change in the lives of millions of people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? You’re in the right place! At Breakthrough T1D, we have numerous programs and events you can get involved in and make a huge impact.

Advocacy & Community Engagement 

Breakthrough T1D Advocates help build and sustain critical support for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research funded by the Federal Government by raising awareness among Members of Congress of the financial, medical and emotional costs of the disease. Learn more about Breakthrough T1D advocacy and register to be an advocate today at jdrf.org/advocacy.

Breakthrough T1D also hosts multiple events for our T1D community to get together and share resources. Check out the Breakthrough T1D Events Calendar to attend an upcoming community event!

One Walk

The Breakthrough T1D One Walk is your chance to show the world that together, we can conquer type 1 diabetes (T1D)! When you participate in Breakthrough T1D One Walk, the money you raise will power more research, enable more advocacy and fund more support for the 1.45 million Americans living with T1D. And, you’ll have a great time doing it! Learn more about Breakthrough T1D One Walk at walk.jdrf.org. Save the date for 2024 One Walk St. Louis on Sunday, September 28th and 2024 One Walk Kansas City on Saturday, October 19!

One Walk Committees are a great way to jump in to the Breakthrough T1D community and make an impact on the 2024 One Walks! For more information, please fill out the brief One Walk Committee Volunteer Interest Form. A Breakthrough T1D staff member will be in touch in the near future with additional details on your selected opportunities of interest.

Questions? Please contact Kayla Taszarek at ktaszarek@BreakthroughT1D.org.

Ride

Breakthrough T1D Ride is for all cyclists — beginner or experienced — who share a commitment to Breakthrough T1D’s mission. With our stunning destination rides across the country, you’ll have the chance to join fellow riders for an unforgettable weekend experience. Or if you’re looking for a little flexibility, we offer Breakthrough T1D My Ride, where you can join a local ride in your area or get creative with your own mileage and fundraising challenge. With multiple fundraising options to choose from and exciting rewards to earn along the way, you can’t go wrong when you register for Breakthrough T1D Ride!

Learn more and register today at ride.jdrf.org or contact Rachael Wernsman at rwernsman@BreakthroughT1D.org.

Corporate Development 

As a Breakthrough T1D Corporate Partner, you can help Breakthrough T1D create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). Meet your organization’s philanthropic goals by joining our battle to find a cure through a corporate sponsorship, corporate walk team, workplace giving or point of sale campaign!

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or ways to get your company involved, click here or contact Becky Smith at rsmith@BreakthroughT1D.org.

Dream Gala

The Dream Gala is a black-tie optional fundraising event for community and corporate leaders in the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. This event includes a seated dinner, exquisite silent auction, exciting live auction, and inspiring Fund A Cure. The Dream Gala is a night to celebrate all of the medical breakthroughs, continued research and the victories individuals of the T1D community win every day! Get involved by attending or sponsoring the Breakthrough T1D Dream Gala, joining a Breakthrough T1D Dream Gala Committee, volunteering and more.

Join us for the Dream Gala St. Louis on April 13, 2024 and the Dream Gala Kansas City on May 4, 2024! For more information, please contact kansasmissouri@BreakthroughT1D.org.

Volunteering

As a Breakthrough T1D volunteer, you’ll join a tight-knit—but far-reaching—community that truly cares about finding a cure for everyone affected by T1D. Your service will directly impact our ability to fund T1D research! When it comes to volunteering, the options really are endless. Learn more about Breakthrough T1D volunteer opportunities and sign up to be a volunteer at jdrf.org/volunteer. Questions about volunteering? Please contact Madison Mueller at mmueller@BreakthroughT1D.org.