New Jersey Metro and Rockland County Chapter
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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
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.
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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
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Navigating the holidays with T1D
The holiday season is upon us! The lights, the songs, the gifts, the food, there is so much to celebrate! But we know with all the joy and festivity there can sometimes be moments of stress–so we’re here to help…
Community Summit: a must-attend event for everyone impacted by T1D
My name is Gina, my daughter Arianna was diagnosed with T1D 11 years ago when she was 11 years old. We attended our first Community Summit, hosted by Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) the year after her diagnosis. I cannot speak…
Celebrating the 2024 Ride Season!
The New Jersey Metro Roadsters are celebrating an incredible year! 90 Riders from our chapter raised an unbelievable $340,000+ while riding in beautiful destinations across the country. Two Corporate Teams, Comport Consulting and Novo Nordisk, rode with us this year…
Registration is Open for Community Summit 2025!
Registration is open for Community Summit 2025! Community Summit, formerly TypeOneNation Summit, will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Kean University in Union, NJ. The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those…
KINNAMON: Bringing Fashion to T1D
Identical twin sisters, Naomi and Natalie Kinnamon (25) have been by each other’s side through it all! As you may assume they are alike in many ways but the thing that set these sister’s apart is type 1 diabetes (T1D).…
2025 Youth Ambassador Applications Are Now Being Accepted!
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Youth Ambassador Program! Serving as a Youth Ambassador is an incredible opportunity for those who want to use their voice to make a difference in the local communities. Who can be…
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Taran Connelly
Executive Director
Cara Salaki
Development Director, Peer-to-Peer
Katie Hobday
Development Director, Signature Events
Stacy DiArchangel
Community Engagement Manager
Gabriella Abbate
Development Manager, Signature Events
Michael Kalage
Development Manager, Peer-to-Peer
Katie Botti
Development Assistant
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