Baltimore Hope Gala: A Shared Family Affair
By: Duffy C. Weir A quarter of a century has passed since our family got involved with Breakthrough T1D. There…
Local Volunteer Opportunities
Why Volunteer with Breakthrough T1D? Breakthrough T1D was founded in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D).…
Two Children from the Greater Baltimore Region to Represent Maryland at Breakthrough T1D 2019 Children’s Congress
— Delegates are among 160 kids from across the U.S. to advocate for type 1 diabetes research in Washington, D.C.…
Meet Matthew, a Children’s Congress Delegate from MD!
Age: 9 Age at T1D diagnosis: 8 Matthew was diagnosed with both T1D and celiac disease just last year, but…
Meet Jocelyn, a Children’s Congress Delegate from MD!
Age: 17 Age at T1D diagnosis: 11 Jocelyn is passionate about everything she does. From competitive rock climbing to writing…
Welcome Kristen Komlosy, Breakthrough T1D Maryland Executive Director
We are pleased to announce that Kristen Komlosy has joined the Breakthrough T1D Maryland Chapter as Executive Director. With over…
Breakthrough T1D MD Youth Ambassador Program: Now Accepting Applications!
The Breakthrough T1D Maryland Chapter is accepting applications for our Youth Ambassador Program. We are currently seeking local children and…
Tell Congress Not to Raise Insurance Rates for T1D Community
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is considering a new health reform law that could lead to higher, unaffordable…
Meet MD Gala Manager, Courtney Bright!
Tell us about yourself: I am originally from Connecticut, but moved to Baltimore about two years ago with my husband…
Now Accepting Internship Applications for Fall 2016
Breakthrough T1D Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Chapter Internship Program Qualified Applicants should have superior organizational and time management skills, excel at…
