The Legacy of Your Lifetime
Have you been putting off creating or updating your will? You’re not alone. The majority of adults in the US…
Taking T1D to College
Sending a child off to college is an emotional time for any caregiver, but for those whose child has T1D,…
One Dream Gala Returns to the Ballroom in 2022!
We are excited to announce our plans for an unforgettable return to the ballroom! The 2022 One Dream Gala will…
Breakthrough T1D Ride to Cure is back in-person with 6 destination ride locations!
We’ve missed being together the past two years and are excited to announce that in 2022, we’re going to ride…
Movers, Shakers and T1D Changemakers: Dr. Shereef Elnahal
As we close out National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM), we would like to recognize Dr. Shereef Elnahal, President and Chief…
Movers, Shakers and T1D Changemakers: Advocacy Committee
The catchphrase “T1D Changemakers” could very easily be interchangeable with “Advocacy Committee” here in the New Jersey Metro and Rockland County…
Movers, Shakers and T1D Changemaker: Adam Pakula
Adam Pakula has been fundraising for Breakthrough T1D to support his nephew Ryan Kirschner since Ryan was diagnosed with type 1…
Movers, Shakers, and T1D Changemakers: Samantha and Mike Oettinger
We first learned about this husband and wife duo, Mike and Samantha Oettinger from their Facebook group, Bergen County Diabetics.…
Movers, Shakers and T1D Changmakers: Alex Friedman
At the age of 7, Alex Friedman laid in the cancer ward of the nearby hospital while his family stood…
Welcome Katie Budelmann, Community Engagement Manager
JDRF’s New Jersey Metro & Rockland County Chapter is thrilled to welcome Katie Budelmann to our team as Community Engagement…
