Faces of Community: Bridget Tichar
For Bridget Tichar, type 1 diabetes (T1D) is more than a diagnosis affecting one person. It is woven into the…
Finding Hope Through Community: Kelli Costello’s Story
When Kelli Costello’s son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at age 15 in November 2021, her family suddenly…
Supporting the T1D Community: Laurie Basloe’s Story
For Laurie Basloe, type 1 diabetes (T1D) has never defined what’s possible it has simply shaped a lifelong commitment to…
A Community Moving Forward: Volunteer Spotlight
Kimberly Corini’s daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three and a half years ago. Like all parents, Kimberly is…
Side by Side: A Father and Son’s First Ride
The Breakthrough T1D Ride community has been Jon’s second home for more than two decades, and this year marks a…
Still Counting: Laurie’s 64-Year Journey with T1D
A Diagnosis at Eight Years Old Laurie received her type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis at just eight years old in…
My Journey with Phoebe, a Diabetic Alert Dog
In March of 2016, around my birthday, I began searching for my diabetic alert dog (DAD). I was hoping to…
Why Clinical Trials Matter: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions
Written by Clinical Trial Education Volunteer Alecia Wesner, with contributions from Clinical Research Nurse Jeniece Ilkowitz, BSN, RN, MA, CDCES…
It Takes a Village: How Community Carried Us Through T1D
Fran Crocco (left) and Jared Crocco (far right). The Unexpected Beginning Jared was diagnosed at age 14—not through a routine…
Reaching the Stars: April’s Journey of Resilience
The Early Dream April’s fascination with space unfolded at five years old, when she decided her life’s goal was to…