Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) Statement for the Record to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations for the “Biomedical Research: Keeping America’s Edge in Innovation” hearing on April 30, 2025
Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, is the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization. Breakthrough T1D helps make…
Breakthrough T1D 2025 Government Day: 4 amazing days, 485 Congressional meetings, 370 sore feet
Breakthrough T1D headed to Washington D.C. where advocates held nearly 500 meetings with Members of Congress on behalf of the…
Moving T1D forward through advocacy
Breakthrough T1D Chief Global Advocacy Officer Lynn Starr discusses how type 1 diabetes advocacy drives our mission progress forward...faster.
Advocating for progress and access
With the support of our grassroots advocates, our work helps advance treatments, influence policy, and improve access to care for…
Breaking through to Congress at 2024 Government Day
Our Advocates traveled to D.C. to reintroduce our organization and champion legislation and policy for the T1D community.
Natalie Stanback: Representing Women in Advocacy
Breakthrough T1D advocate Natalie Stanback knows type 1 diabetes and knows how to get things done on Capitol Hill. She…
NFL Player Orlando Brown, Jr.: A Champion on and off the Field for the T1D Community
Super Bowl Champion is key in helping Breakthrough T1D “move the chains” toward the T1D end zone
Breakthrough T1D 2023 Children’s Congress Makes Waves in Washington
Delegates with type 1 diabetes at Breakthrough T1D 2023 Children's Congress fought for the special diabetes program and insulin affordability.
A Bittersweet Goodbye for Breakthrough T1D Champion Cynthia Rice
JDRF’s Chief Mission Strategy Officer will leave behind quite a legacy once she steps down from her role at Breakthrough…
Breakthrough T1D Advocates Unite in D.C. to Fight for the T1D Community
The Federal Government is one of Breakthrough T1D’s most important partners in advancing research to better treat, prevent, and ultimately…
