Breakthrough T1D sets aside time to honor all of the individuals that truly make us a volunteer-powered organization during National Volunteer Week, which runs from April 16 through April 22. It is a time for all Breakthrough T1D staff to celebrate our dedicated volunteer partners.

The Community Volunteer Award recognizes chapter volunteers whose contributions of time and talent have significantly impacted their local T1D community and advanced Breakthrough T1D’s mission.

This year, the Mountain West team is honored to present this award to Sandi Monsen.

When Sandi’s daughter Reese was diagnosed with T1D six years ago, they quickly found community in Breakthrough T1D. Their One Walk team, Team Reese, has been a top team every year, and Sandi and Reese regularly support 3rd-party fundraisers that bring in tens of thousands of dollars. Most recently, Sandi served as Utah Gala Chair and helped put together the 2023 Passport to a Cure Gala in just a few short weeks, where Reese also took on a leadership role as a Mountain West Youth Ambassador.

When asked why she volunteers for Breakthrough T1D, Sandi shared that the reason she chooses to be involved is “because I want my daughter to meet other kids her age that have the same struggles as her.” Sandi also believes that in “doing my part, we will be able to find a cure for my daughter and the millions of those living with T1D around the world!”

Breakthrough T1D recognizes Sandi’s generosity, compassion and tenacity to stop at nothing until there is a cure for T1D.

Interested in volunteering for Breakthrough T1D? Learn more here!