Spotlight on OPF-310: A Porcine-Derived Cell Therapy in Clinical Trials
One of our most promising avenues toward cures for type 1 diabetes (T1D) is cell therapies. Cell therapies replace destroyed beta cells with functional, insulin-producing cells to restore insulin therapy independence. Right now, there are nearly a dozen cell therapies in clinical testing—and OPF-310 is one of them. Learn more.
Congress Authorizes $200 Million Per Year for T1D Research!
Last month, Congress delivered a major win for the T1D community by extending funding for the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) through the end of 2026 and increasing funding to $200 million annually from $160 million. Since 1997, the SDP has delivered major advances in disease management and drives critical research progress toward cures. Please become a Breakthrough T1D Advocate and contact your members of Congress to thank them for supporting T1D research!
Volunteer Opportunities at the San Francisco Gala
Patty Sue Mozart will receive the Impact Award at the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Tee to Table event on Friday, May 8, 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. This high-profile event includes golf and pickleball tournaments, an evening dinner party with a live auction, and the presentation of the Impact Award. Patty Sue’s dedication and contributions to our mission and the T1D community have been exceptional, and we are thrilled to honor her! Learn more.
Upcoming Chapter Events
T1D Night at the San Jose Sharks
Tuesday, March 7, 2026 | 7 p.m. | SAP Center, San Jose, CA
A1C Warriors Support Group (second Tuesday of each month)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 6 p.m. | Modesto, CA
Monterey Breakthrough T1D Social (third Thursday of each month)
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 5 p.m. | Salinas, CA
Breakfast with Rufus & T1D Barbie
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. | Santa Clara, CA
T1D Adult Support Group
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | Roseville, CA
T1D Adults Hike Don’t Spike
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 9 a.m. | Redwood City, CA
T1D Adult Support Group
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | Roseville, CA
Breakfast with Rufus
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10 a.m. | Modesto, CA
Breakthrough T1D Tee to Table
Friday, May 8, 2026 | 10 a.m. | The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA
Breakthrough T1D Run
Abbott World Marathon Majors and “My Run” opportunities are available all year round!
Breakthrough T1D Ride Registration is Open!
- La Crosse, WI: August 13–16
- The Cascades, WA: August 27–30
- Cape Cod, MA: September 24–27
- Austin, TX: October 29–November 1
- Amelia Island, FL: December 3–6
- My Ride: Your ride, your way, your day!
Recurring Virtual Support Groups:
The Breakthrough T1D Northern California Chapter offers ongoing gatherings for all ages, stages, and connections to T1D. We also host special sessions, some of which include Ask the Endo, Ask the Therapist, a Reunión for the Spanish-speaking community, and more—all on Zoom. View a full listing of all virtual events and registration.
Young Leadership Committee (YLC) Monthly Happy Hours:
Quarterly meetings and monthly happy hours for young adults 21+. Contact ylc.sanfrancisco@gmail.com for more information.
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