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). We are bringing together the T1D community to learn about research advancements, participate in discussions with experts, meet others living with T1D in keynote and breakout sessions, and connect with national and local diabetes vendor partners.
This year, we are bringing back Kids Zone (educational childcare) for children with T1D and their siblings in 1st-6th grade and Teen Track for teens with T1D in 7th-12th grade.
Adults with T1D will also be able to enjoy a special breakfast together while meeting some of our incredible speakers (8-9 am).
Click here for more information and to register.
Interested in volunteering at the Community Summit? Click here.
Join the Las Vegas Walk Committee
Want to help shape the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Walk? We’re forming our Las Vegas Walk Committee, and we’d love for you to join us!
This is a great opportunity to meet others in the community while improving and growing the walk for 2026. As a committee member, you can help in the area that interests you. The committee is flexible and works with your schedule.
Click here to learn more about the opportunity and to join. We could not do this without you!
Hope Gala: Las Vegas
May 8, 2026
6 pm
Bellagio Resort & Casino
Join us for an unforgettable evening of purpose and celebration at the 42nd Annual Hope Gala! This fundraising event supports Breakthrough T1D’s mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat T1D.
Guests will enjoy a themed evening in the neon jungle with a lively cocktail reception, followed by a multi-course gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions featuring exclusive items and experiences, and unique entertainment that captures the spirit of Las Vegas. The live auction concludes with Breakthrough T1D’s signature Fund A Cure program, where 100% of tax-deductible contributions drive our critical research priorities.
You can view our sponsorship opportunities here.
For more information, to purchase tickets, or to donate to Fund A Cure, please visit our website here. If you are interested in joining our gala committee, have any questions regarding the event, would like to secure a sponsorship, or would like to donate an auction item, please reach out to our Development Manager, Marlene TerBeest.
Interested in volunteering at the Hope Gala? Click here.
Breakthrough T1D Ride
Join us for the Breakthrough T1D Ride, the perfect place for riders of all skill levels! Ride is more than a cycling event. It is a community, a mission, and an opportunity to join the movement to cure T1D.
2026 registration is open!
- La Crosse, WI: August 13-16, 2026
- The Cascades, WA: August 27-30, 2026
- Cape Cod, MA: September 24-27, 2026
- Austin, TX: October 29-November 1, 2026
- Amelia Island, FL: December 3-6, 2026
- MY RIDE: Your Ride, Your Way, Your Day
Pick your journey here: Ride.BreakthroughT1D.org
For questions or more information about Breakthrough T1D Ride opportunities, contact Sara Nicastro.
Community Stories
Don’t miss these incredible community stories from February!
A Nevada Family Turning Type 1 Diabetes Into Hope and Leadership
How Elyse Turned T1D Into Action, From Diagnosis to “Your Way”
Interested in sharing your story? Reach out to the Nevada Chapter at Nevada@BreakthroughT1D.org or complete this form.