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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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“See T1D” Ad Campaign Launches in Mid-Atlantic
Breakthrough T1D launched a nationwide marketing campaign to honor National Diabetes Awareness Month. The campaign, titled “See T1D”, highlights the realities of T1D through powerful community stories alongside celebrity voices lending their platforms to amplify awareness of the autoimmune condition.…
Youth Ambassadors 2025-2026 Hub
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)…
Become a Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic Youth Ambassador!
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…
Meet Your 2025 Children’s Congress Delegates
The Breakthrough T1D Mid-Atlantic chapter is thrilled to announce that seven outstanding youth from Maryland and Virginia will be heading to Capitol Hill this summer as Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress Delegates. Every two years, more than 160 children with…
Volunteer at a 2025 Breakthrough T1D Walk
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…
Watch “Step Into Action: Walk 101”
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…
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Susan Anderson
Board President
Alana Ritenour
Board President-Elect
Charlie Smiroldo
Nominating & Board Development Chair
Katie Ellis
DC Mission Board Chair
Christy McCurdy
VA Mission Board Chair
Alan Weiss
MD Mission Board Chair
Jaclyn Toll
Executive Director
Thank You to Our Partners
Our corporate partners take raising funds and awareness for T1D research to new heights.
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