
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 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…

TypeOneNation Virtual Summit Now On-Demand
If you missed our TypeOneNation Virtual Summit in early November – or if you simply want to watch parts again…

Advocacy, Awareness & Your Voice
In 2018, Breakthrough T1D advocates secured legislation to make the Monday before Thanksgiving A Day in the Life – Type…

Introducing our 2021 One Walk Healthcare Ambassador: Dr. Kate Beckwith-Fickas
It is with great honor and pleasure that we introduce our 2021 One Walk Healthcare Ambassador, Katherine Beckwith-Fickas, M.D., a…

Why be a Youth Ambassador?
The Youth Ambassador Program for our Chapter was established four years ago and has seen 94 children and teens come…

Our One Walk community is stepping up this year!
Over the past year, Breakthrough T1D Walkers from all over the country have stepped up and made an incredible impact.…