Maryland 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

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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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Welcome Current 2025-2026 Youth Ambassadors and Parents! Congratulations on being accepted as a 2025-2026 Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic Youth Ambassador! As a Youth Ambassador (YA), you will have the opportunity to advocate for and raise awareness about type 1 diabetes (T1D)…

Advocacy Awareness Fundraising General Life with T1D Volunteers

The Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic Chapter is so excited to announce that applications are currently open for our Youth Ambassador Program! This program is made up of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D), grades K-12, who are interested in becoming involved…

Awareness General Life with T1D

Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic seeks volunteers to support our Breakthrough T1D Walk events taking place this May across the Mid-Atlantic region. Serving as a Walk volunteer is a fun and rewarding experience that allows you to be an important part of…

Fundraising Volunteers Walk

If you couldn’t join us for Step Into Action: Walk 101, don’t worry! You can watch the recording of this informative session designed to help you get started with the Breakthrough T1D Walk! Whether you’re new to the event or…

Fundraising Walk

Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic has a number of opportunities for those in our T1D community to come together for support, connection, and education. All are welcome at an upcoming community event in Maryland, Virginia, or online. Save the Date! The 2025…

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Leadership

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

Susan Anderson

Mid-Atlantic Board President

Alana Ritenour

Mid-Atlantic Board President Elect

Charlie Smiroldo

Mid-Atlantic Nominating Board Development Chair

Alan Weiss

Mission Board Chair, MD

Lauren Madsen

Advocacy Team Chair, MD

Sally Southard

Clinical Trials Education Volunteer

Jaclyn Toll

Territory Executive

Jessica Flynn

Chapter Manager

Contact Us

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 6801
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-6801

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