Nevada Chapter

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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.

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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.  

Mary Horn

Grassroots Advocate, Breakthrough T1D Advocacy

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Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.

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Our community in pictures. Taken from a few recent events.

  • Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassadors Hope Gala 2025
  • 20241116 T1D Walk [Digital Use] – 230
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  • August 2025 Splashpad Family Meet Up
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  • Dr Mamrack, keynote speaker at September 2025 Community Summit
  • Hope Gala 2025 Fund A Cure
  • Youth Ambassadors September 2025
  • Lorenzo thanks our national corporate partners Marshalls
  • Carrillo Family
  • Marisa Bilkiss Hope Gala 2025 Event Chair
  • September 2025 Breakthrough T1D Community Summit
  • 20241116 T1D Walk [Digital Use] – 199
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  • September 2025 Breakthrough T1D Community Summit at Durango Casino
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  • Shelby visits Marshalls during their campaign
  • Vendor area at September 2025 Breakthrough T1D Community Summit
  • Volunteers at September 2025 Breakthrough T1D Community Summit
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  • Hope Gala May 2025
  • 20241116 T1D Walk [Digital Use] – 271

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If you have ever wished your teen could spend time with other teens who truly get it, or you have ever wanted to attend breakout sessions without worrying whether your child is safe and engaged, the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit…

Awareness Events Life with T1D

Breakthrough T1D Community Summit: Las Vegas March 28, 2026 8 am – 1:30 pm Palace Station Hotel & Casino The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit is a free educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D).…

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Elyse still remembers what it felt like to return to middle school after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). “As someone who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13, I know firsthand how important and…

Awareness Life with T1D Your Way

For the Armstrong family, type 1 diabetes became part of their lives almost overnight. Just after their son Grady’s fifth birthday, he became incredibly sick. Within hours, they were in the pediatric ICU, hearing the words that reshaped everything: type…

Awareness Life with T1D Signature Events

Type 1 Adult Connection: Las Vegas February 11, 2026 7 – 9 pm Painting with a Twist Type 1 Adult Connection is a social group for adults (18+) with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Join us as we connect with other…

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Leadership

Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

Matthew Friedman

President

Alissa Kelly

Nominating & Board Development Chair

Shaun Schoener

Past-President

Kristin Tyler

Advocacy Team Chair

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Contact Us

(602) 224-1800

nevada@breakthrought1d.org

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 1530
Hagerstown, Maryland, 21741-1530

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