Breakthrough T1D Your Way lets you put your time, talent, and creativity to work to help create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). You name it, we support you!
Whether it’s through a special occasion, athletic event, memorial, or your own unique idea, Breakthrough T1D gives you the tools and tips you need to fundraise—your way—for T1D research.
Meet some members of the T1D community who are fundraising their way to advance research breakthroughs:
Punts for the Cure
Connor Stutz’s father and sister both live with T1D, so he grew up witnessing firsthand the 24/7 battle they face. As a punter for the UConn Huskies, he’s using his platform to raise awareness and support.
“I’m dedicating every punt, every yard, and every moment of my season to them,” Connor said. “Their strength inspires me every day.”
He set a fundraising goal of $1,700, in honor of his jersey number 17.
“My job is about precision, fighting for field position, and putting my team in the best possible spot to win,” he said. “This season, I’m taking that same fight to a cause that’s deeply personal to me and my family: finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.”
Not Just Brunch
Not Just Brunch is an event founded in 2021 by Tosin Smith-Adesanoye, MD. It has a simple yet powerful vision: to create a space where women can gather in grace, support one another, and grow into the fullness of who they are as daughters, mothers, sisters, wives, friends, and leaders.
This year, the annual celebration is about more than just togetherness, it is about purpose. Dr. Smith-Adesanoye’s daughter, Fara, was diagnosed with T1D when she was 6 years old. “Living with T1D has taught me strength, resilience, and the power of support,” Fara said. “Breakthrough T1D gives people with T1D the chance to live full, empowered lives”
Not Just Brunch hopes to raise $100,000 for T1D cures.
LBI House Tour for T1D
Patrick and Monica Moeller, who have a son and extended family living with T1D, love to tour homes as a hobby. They turned this passion into their first Breakthrough T1D Your Way fundraiser.
Supporters toured various beach houses on Long Beach Island in New Jersey, getting an inside look at the stunning residences that capture the essence of the area and its architecture. Their 2025 fundraising event was such a success, they’re already planning for next year!
