Breakthrough T1D One Walk

We can’t thank our T1D community enough for all your hard work and fundraising efforts for our three recent Breakthrough T1D One Walks! Each One Walk was truly inspiring. The commitment and determination displayed by our T1D community are truly remarkable. You have demonstrated the power of unity and the strength that lies within a community working towards a common goal.

Save the date for 2024 One Walk, Twin Cities: May 18 @ TCO Stadium at Viking Lakes!

Breakthrough T1D Ride

Join our chapter and become a Minnesota & Dakotas Loon! Breakthrough T1D Ride is for all cyclists — beginner or experienced. Your registration is your doorway into a ride experience unlike any other. 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. Our chapter will also be hosting two formal My Ride events this summer with more exciting details to come!

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. Register for Breakthrough T1D Ride today!

2023 Ride Dates & Locations

• Burlington, VT | July 27-30
• La Crosse, WI | August 10-13
• Grand Rapids, MI | September 7-10
• Death Valley, CA | October 12-15
• Amelia Island, FL | November 30-December 3

2023 Training Calendar

For more information on Breakthrough T1D Ride and the Loons Ride Team, please contact Ellen Cart at and make sure to check out our Loons Ride Team Facebook page.

Breakthrough T1D Your Way

Looking for a different way to fundraise for Breakthrough T1D? Look no further! Breakthrough T1D Your Way is a customizable platform that allows you to raise money for Breakthrough T1D whenever, however! From bake sales and lemonade stands to donations to Breakthrough T1D in lieu of wedding gifts, people have found many ways to get creative with this DIY fundraising option. Head to yourway.jdrf.org to learn more!

June 7-11, we’re showing the world what it truly means to have no days off. When you live with T1D, it’s 24/7. Managing the disease involves an unrelenting cycle of blood sugar testing, insulin injections, and decisions. For all 365 days of the year, people living with T1D and their loved ones are focused on staying healthy while managing the constant burden of this disease. That’s why for five days straight from June 7-11, we’re taking the challenge to be active and truly take “no days off” to honor everyone living with T1D.

The awareness and money that we raise will help Breakthrough T1D fund critical research to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives so that one day, they can truly live without limits. There is still time to join If you’d like to participate for the final few days of the event! You can register for the event here.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Megan at mengelhard@BreakthroughT1D.org