2026 Youth Ambassador Program Applications will open on Wednesday July 15th
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will open on July 15th, 2026 and remain open through September 4th, 2026.
Please Apply HERE:
About the Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador Program
The Youth Ambassador Program (YA) was created to develop youth leaders within the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. Youth Ambassadors inspire others by sharing their T1D story, raise awareness for Breakthrough T1D, educate the broader community about T1D, and directly impact Breakthrough T1D’s mission to create a world without T1D.
The program is comprised of children and teens (ages 5-18) with T1D who share about their life with the disease in an effort to create a deeper awareness of the Breakthrough T1D mission and to help the community understand the importance of funds for a cure. This program also offers opportunities for members to develop leadership skills, build confidence in talking about T1D, connect with peers living with T1D, and much more.
What does a Youth Ambassador Do?
- Represent Breakthrough T1D at educational and community events
- Examples: chapter programs, school events, health fairs, congressional meetings, retail give back days
- Thank donors and volunteers
- Examples: video messages, card writing, phone calls, awards
- Share your T1D story to inspire others
- Examples: social media profile, school presentation, corporate sponsor meetings, hospitals, media interviews, staffing a table at events
Annual Requirements
- Attend 4 Annual Events in your area:
- Required
- Walk
- Gala
- Kick-off Meeting
- Other Opportunities
- School Presentations
- Hosting T1D Meet-Ups
- Donor Stewardship events
If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Hutchins, Breakthrough T1D Mississippi, [email protected], 601-718-0002.