{"id":20790,"date":"2022-07-07T19:41:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T19:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/norcal\/?p=20790"},"modified":"2026-03-06T23:33:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T23:33:20","slug":"jdrf-norcal-july-2022-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/norcal\/2022\/07\/07\/jdrf-norcal-july-2022-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough T1D NorCal July 2022 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Breakthrough T1D 2022 Promise to Remember Me Campaign<\/h3>\n

‘Promise” is underway! This grassroots effort provides a meaningful way for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community to maintain relationships with Members of Congress. Breakthrough T1D Advocates schedule and conduct meetings in the summer \/ fall on a state and local level to share their personal connections to T1D \u2013 articulating the financial, medical, and emotional costs of the disease.<\/p>\n

Sign up for a Promise Meeting! Our Breakthrough T1D Northern California Advocacy Co-Chair, Missy Reller is leading this campaign in our area and is here to help facilitate meetings. If you are interested in meeting with your local Members of Congress, please contact Missy at mlenmark@hotmail.com or 650-776-6193. Learn more at promise.jdrf.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

>>> Current Advocacy Alert!<\/strong> Email your U.S. Senators TODAY to advocate for the INSULIN Act to make insulin more affordable.<\/a><\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D TypeOneNation Educational Event October 2nd in Sacramento<\/h3>\n

On Sunday, October 2, Breakthrough T1D will hold a TypeOneNation Educational Event at the Sacramento Sheraton. This FREE event will bring together the T1D community for a day of education, inspiration and connection. Breakthrough T1D NorCal & International Board of Directors Member, Karen Jordan will be our Keynote speaker and give a Breakthrough T1D Mission & Research Update. You’ll have the opportunity to attend our vendor fair and hear directly from Breakthrough T1D partners. Lunch will be included. Learn more and register<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At ADA, Breakthrough T1D-Funded Research Takes Center Stage<\/h3>\n

At the American Diabetes Association\u2019s 82nd Scientific Sessions, held June 3-7, scientists presented on some of the most important topics, from stem cell-derived cell replacement trials to T1D screening to artificial pancreas technologies, all with the same goal: Ending T1D. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tips & Tricks for Traveling with T1D<\/h3>\n

Planning a summer vacation? Do you travel for work or other reasons? Our Breakthrough T1D NorCal Young Leadership Committee (YLC) put their minds and experiences together to compile a list of tips for travel with T1D. Read now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Chapter Events<\/h3>\n

Breakthrough T1D Game2Give, Game Over, T1D!<\/strong>\u00a0Live stream content creators and T1D community members from around the world will host charity streams from July 1 \u2013 August 31, culminating with a 10-day livestream event from Aug 19\u201328.\u00a0Learn more and play<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wine About Diabetes: Driving Fore a Cure<\/strong>\u00a0– July 30, 2022, Roseville, CA
\nGolf Tournament benefiting Breakthrough T1D at Timber Creek Golf Course.\u00a0Learn more and register<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sacramento Family & Caregivers Meet-Up<\/strong>\u00a0– September\u00a04, 2022, 2-4pm, Harry Crab Park, Roseville. This event will\u00a0repeat every 3 months on the first Sunday.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D Hope Gala\u00a0<\/b>– <\/b>September 24, 2022, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
\nThis lively and elegant fundraising event draws social, business\u00a0and civic leaders from around the Bay Area and Northern California. Learn more at\u00a0jdrf.org\/norcal\/hopegala<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D Ride<\/strong> – Six beautiful destinations and My Ride opportunities across\u00a0the U.S. with local training events\u00a0throughout 2022. All levels welcome!\u00a0Learn more and register at ride.jdrf.org<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

Breakthrough T1D One Walk, NorCal<\/strong> – November, 2022 – date coming soon!
\nWe’ll be in person at\u00a0California’s Great America in Santa Clara!\u00a0Stay tuned for more details and the date.\u00a0walk.jdrf.org\/norcal<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

Recurring Outreach Events:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

E-Meet & Greets: Monthly Zoom Meetups – <\/strong>Rotating Wednesdays, 12pm PT
\nParents and Caregivers of Children with T1D Under the Age of 5<\/a>
\nParents and Caregivers of Children with T1D Ages 5-12<\/a>
\nParents and Caregivers of Children with T1D Ages 13-21<\/a>
\nAdults Living with T1D<\/a><\/p>\n

Reuni\u00f3n Virtual Para Adultos y Familias con Diabetes Tipo 1 en Espa\u00f1ol – <\/strong>Segundo Mi\u00e9rcoles, 5-6pm PT
\nRegistrar aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

T1D Teen Connect Monthly Meetup<\/strong> – Third Wednesdays, 5-6pm PT
\nRegister for the next T1D Teen Connect<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ask the Endo Monthly Sessions<\/strong> – Third Tuesdays, 8-9am PT
\nRegister for the next Ask the Endo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ask the Therapist Monthly Sessions<\/strong> – First Wednesdays, 8-9am PT
\nRegister for the next Ask the Therapist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Young Leadership Committee (YLC) Meetings<\/strong> – First Wednesdays, 6pm PT
\nRegister for the next YLC Monthly Meeting<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TypeOneNation Virtual Summit<\/strong> – First Thursdays
\nRegister for the series<\/a>. En espa\u00f1ol, reg\u00edstrar aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Special Announcements & Resources<\/h3>\n