Ride Pat Ride: Cycling from Chicago to NYC, for T1D
On July 15, Pat McAleer flew from Richmond, VA, to Seattle, WA, dipped his bike in the Pacific Ocean at La Push, WA, and embarked on Ride Pat Ride—a solo, 5,000+ mile, three-month journey to the Atlantic Ocean at Virginia Beach, VA, all to raise money for type 1 diabetes (T1D) cures. We last checked […]
Fall Walk Wins: Team Carter Strong’s Skyrocketing Success in Harrisburg
Breakthrough T1D Walk is a nationwide movement dedicated to raising type 1 diabetes (T1D) awareness and funding research. As the largest T1D walk, this event empowers individuals and teams to take action, and that includes the Burns family of Elysburg, PA. Alyssa Burns says Breakthrough T1D Walk came into her life last year, a few months […]
Ride Pat Ride: Pedaling Across the Plains for T1D
On July 15, Pat McAleer flew from Richmond, VA, to Seattle, WA, dipped his bike in the Pacific Ocean at La Push, WA, and embarked on Ride Pat Ride—a solo, 5,000+ mile, three-month journey to the Atlantic Ocean at Virginia Beach, VA, all to raise money for type 1 diabetes (T1D) cures. We first checked […]
Ride Pat Ride: Cycling from the Pacific to the Atlantic for T1D
Embarking on a cross-country cycling odyssey requires a lot of planning. For Pat McAleer, the journey began in 2009, when his daughter Mary Kate was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at 10 years old, as she navigated the daily challenges of this condition with incredible strength. “Since then, my wife Molly and I have […]
Breakthrough T1D Run: “A Full-Circle Moment”
Chris Ronzio was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 1994, when he was 9 years old. “I’ve now been living with T1D for over 32 years, and it’s woven into every part of my life, as a CEO running a 140-person company, as a competitive endurance athlete who has run marathons on five continents, […]
From T1D Toddler to Resilient Adult: Jessie Stover Shares her Story
Spotlight on Jessie Stover Jessie Stover is the Development Manager at Breakthrough T1D’s Indiana Chapter. Stover was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, and she now lives in Indianapolis with her two cats, Milo and Zuko. She enjoys reading, crafting, concerts, and “baking gluten-free desserts so good that no one can tell they’re gluten-free.” Here, […]
Last Call: Don’t Miss This Year’s Amelia Island Ride!
Breakthrough T1D Ride is more than just cycling—it’s a movement to find cures for type 1 diabetes (T1D). In 2026, we were thrilled to introduce two new destinations with The Cascades, Washington and Austin, Texas. But we’re also marking the final year of Ride in beautiful Amelia Island, Florida, which means it’s your last chance […]
Batting Wiffle Balls for T1D: 10 Years of Success in Sacramento
Summer is officially in full swing, which means members of the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community across the country are heading out for days at the pool, beach, or a neighborhood barbecue (check out our summer guide for all your T1D tips!). But for the Tierney family in Sacramento, summer also means it’s time for […]
University of Florida Nursing Alumni Walk for T1D Cures in Jacksonville
On Saturday, May 2, the North Florida type 1 diabetes (T1D) community came together for Breakthrough T1D Walk, Jacksonville, raising more than $287,000 for T1D breakthroughs and cures! And $2,544 of that total was thanks to the University of Florida College of Nursing, which fielded an alumni Walk team for the event. This year marks […]
Heroes of Time: How 33 Creators Joined Forces to Raise Money for T1D Cures
Remember how fun it was to be on the couch with your friends, fire up your Nintendo console, and play video games late into the night? Heroes of Time captures that magic but adds in 33 talented creators, a massive audience, and creative fundraising. It’s all in support of Breakthrough T1D Play and our work […]
