{"id":24482,"date":"2025-02-13T20:16:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/northernca\/?p=24482"},"modified":"2026-03-06T23:22:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T23:22:33","slug":"breakthrough-t1d-norcal-february-2025-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/norcal\/2025\/02\/13\/breakthrough-t1d-norcal-february-2025-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough T1D NorCal February 2025 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2025\/02\/Stem-cell-research.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2025\/02\/Stem-cell-research.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"568\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2025\/02\/Stem-cell-research.jpg 568w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2025\/02\/Stem-cell-research-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Cell Therapies 101: What Are Stem Cells and Why Do They Matter?<\/h3>\n<p>The best bet for type 1 diabetes (T1D) cures depends on cell therapies, which replace destroyed beta cells with protected, functional cells to restore insulin therapy independence and glucose control, ideally without chronic immunosuppression. The secret to success? Stem cells.\u00a0<b><a title=\"Read more\" href=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=c0a15c60efbd41794b2d1ac4daa09e2ee49610738d0247989b7c15f55a182e1cea26c029e40ab907e35d903d60847f81f8a1ab20dbd7184f2a5df95fcb92513f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs%3Dc0a15c60efbd41794b2d1ac4daa09e2ee49610738d0247989b7c15f55a182e1cea26c029e40ab907e35d903d60847f81f8a1ab20dbd7184f2a5df95fcb92513f&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739563803479000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0E6_OdwFc1WcX97aSZnF_W\">Read more<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>The Rafanelli Goodenough Family to Be Honored at the 2025 Tee to Table Event<\/h3>\n<p>On Friday, May 9, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Breakthrough T1D will honor the Rafanelli Goodenough family with the Tee to Table Impact Award. Wyeth, Sarah, Reese, Sadie, and Ellis have demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to our mission and the well being of our T1D community.\u00a0<b><a title=\"Learn more.\" href=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=c0a15c60efbd4179c2735688015fcc27246210273b141779f4c8d14803f17288a88fc2297433ed05c63ed550a777c4eccdd0582c77824b3a47627f4d3fffa452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs%3Dc0a15c60efbd4179c2735688015fcc27246210273b141779f4c8d14803f17288a88fc2297433ed05c63ed550a777c4eccdd0582c77824b3a47627f4d3fffa452&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739563803479000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2qKggLNorAZkijnmcKQqoH\">Learn more<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>Join the Breakthrough T1D NorCal Young Leadership Committee (YLC)<\/h3>\n<p>The NorCal Young Leadership Committee (YLC) is a group of local young adults (21+) dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Breakthrough T1D to advance research and support for those affected by T1D. YLC facilitates unique fundraising and social opportunities that not only benefit Breakthrough T1D but also enrich their professional and personal lives.\u00a0<b><a title=\"Learn more\" href=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=c0a15c60efbd4179205285bfb5c0b01e81b6e363c2e11151bb7362f4dc85f7cd8ac4b6d2d65322070df6d3c9b2ac57c2b98e7b837bb487128560bdec2d49a47d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs%3Dc0a15c60efbd4179205285bfb5c0b01e81b6e363c2e11151bb7362f4dc85f7cd8ac4b6d2d65322070df6d3c9b2ac57c2b98e7b837bb487128560bdec2d49a47d&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739563803479000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Xh3wOqlgsgVANj6zDG5L9\">Learn more<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Upcoming Chapter Events<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Visit our\u00a0<span class=\"il\">NorCal<\/span>\u00a0Chapter Calendar at\u00a0<b><a title=\"breakthrought1d.org\/northernca\" href=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=ecac84bd10b2d2a5781b86f50e6e4c16d2f66df50006622c4677261fea0d58e34ecb6d3e50bd62e782249047e9d1ff1a16b3d682b70d6bcd557c9228038467be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs%3Decac84bd10b2d2a5781b86f50e6e4c16d2f66df50006622c4677261fea0d58e34ecb6d3e50bd62e782249047e9d1ff1a16b3d682b70d6bcd557c9228038467be&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725916711869000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3XTQCt89N5t26lxlkwJysP\">BreakthroughT1D.org\/northernca<\/a><\/b>\u00a0to learn more and register for the following events:<\/p>\n<p><b>Breakthrough T1D Game Night with the Sacramento Kings:\u00a0<\/b>Saturday,\u00a0February 8, 2025, 7:00 p.m., Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA.<\/p>\n<p><b>T1D and Neurodivergent Support Group:\u00a0<\/b>Wednesday,\u00a0February 12, 2025, 6:00 p.m., Zoom. This is the first in our new series that recurs every second Wednesday of the month.<\/p>\n<p><b>Beyond the Game\u2014Slam Dunking Health Challenges During NBA All Star Weekend:<\/b>\u00a0Saturday, February 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Bakar Fisher Recreation Center &#8211; UCSF Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n<p><b>T1D Adults \u201cHike Don\u2019t Spike\u201d:<\/b>\u00a0Sunday, February 16, 2025, 9:00 a.m.,\u00a0Crockett Hills Regional Park, CA.<\/p>\n<p><b>Salmon Falls 50K, Half Marathon:<\/b>\u00a0Benefiting Breakthrough T1D, Saturday, February 22, 2025, Pilot Hill, CA.\u00a0<b><a title=\"www.salmonfalls50k.com\" href=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=c0a15c60efbd417903a4bfc3dcdc73a0aaf1ea5b6e90648a49a64daef6ab9d84885bf97e0aca3375bb5372fbf5e801765dea1e7eccf9e1cd7ff11867ca9d24c7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs%3Dc0a15c60efbd417903a4bfc3dcdc73a0aaf1ea5b6e90648a49a64daef6ab9d84885bf97e0aca3375bb5372fbf5e801765dea1e7eccf9e1cd7ff11867ca9d24c7&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739563803480000&amp;usg=AOvVaw21fxvuptMuIBXK0pzXH6eL\">salmonfalls50k.com<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>T1D Partner Support Group:<\/b>\u00a0Tuesday, February 25, 2025,<br \/>\n6:00-7:00 p.m., Zoom.<\/p>\n<p><b>Breakthrough T1D San Francisco Hope Gala:\u00a0<\/b>Honoring Dr. Bruce Buckingham, Saturday, March 8, 2025, City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n<p><b>Breakthrough T1D National Virtual Walk:<\/b>\u00a0Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Choose to walk however and wherever you want either on April 2 (National Walking Day) or another day of your choice.<\/p>\n<p><b>Breakthrough T1D Game Night with the Golden State Warriors:<\/b>\u00a0Sunday, April 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Chase Center, San Francisco, CA.<\/p>\n<p><b>The T1D Dads Barbershop Talk:<\/b>\u00a0Friday, April 11, 2025, 12:00 p.m., Zoom. Recurs every 3 months on the 2nd Friday of the month.<\/p>\n<p><b>Breakthrough T1D Run &#8211; Big Sur International Marathon:<\/b>\u00a0Sunday, April 27, 2025, CA Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel. Race distances that include the Marathon (26.2 Miles), the 11 Miler, and the 12K (7.4 Miles). Limited spots available!<\/p>\n<p><b>Breakthrough T1D Tee to Table:\u00a0<\/b>Honoring the Rafanelli Goodenough Family, Friday, May 9, 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA.<\/p>\n<p><b>Monthly E-Meet &amp; Greets and Zoom Gatherings:<\/b><br \/>\nThe Breakthrough T1D Northern California Chapter hosts monthly E-Meet &amp; Greets for all ages and stages of T1D and caregivers. Additionally, we offer &#8220;Ask the Endo&#8221; and &#8220;Ask the Therapist&#8221; sessions, as well as gatherings for a T1D and Neurodivergent Support Group and the Spanish-speaking community\u2014all on Zoom. Visit our chapter calendar for event details and registration.<\/p>\n<p><b>Young Leadership Committee (YLC) Monthly Happy Hours:<\/b><br \/>\nQuarterly meetings and monthly happy hours for young adults 21+. Contact\u00a0<b><a title=\"ylc.sanfrancisco@gmail.com\" href=\"mailto:ylc.sanfrancisco@gmail.com?subject=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ylc.sanfrancisco@gmail.com<\/a><\/b>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Be the first to know about T1D news, local events and more:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdrf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0and scroll down to Sign Up for Breakthrough T1D subscriptions.<\/p>\n<p>Follow @BreakthroughT1Dnorcal on <b><a title=\"Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=ecac84bd10b2d2a5e078ed9f4d38b9b85811ea2cd047031f8ba06f01349a37dd1d78a8098b073c09f8678402bd43914b3ec35f892898dcd9ea688385d5784383\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs%3Decac84bd10b2d2a5e078ed9f4d38b9b85811ea2cd047031f8ba06f01349a37dd1d78a8098b073c09f8678402bd43914b3ec35f892898dcd9ea688385d5784383&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725916711869000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3GWB73SwBQa_QBqxLFkGCJ\">Facebook<\/a><\/b>,\u00a0<b><a title=\"Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=ecac84bd10b2d2a5bc0fce501f0586b020ed3962f4e10e7ef9b0087b2c3db9d02dd2f1b55ff106beb1b4ecd6ba469427f2868cb5440a0eef5b4791da75d7e040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs%3Decac84bd10b2d2a5bc0fce501f0586b020ed3962f4e10e7ef9b0087b2c3db9d02dd2f1b55ff106beb1b4ecd6ba469427f2868cb5440a0eef5b4791da75d7e040&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725916711869000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2knWaVa0rlxkT2P1EUeVis\">Instagram<\/a><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b><a title=\"LinkedIn\" href=\"https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs=ecac84bd10b2d2a5e182a62d6b73e683ada374551998c39d1154875b43c4859c1982e139b3da3221a024e4c665b41d56e8f83eb3e68fb93b276891e57fe01f73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/click.content.breakthrought1d.org\/?qs%3Decac84bd10b2d2a5e182a62d6b73e683ada374551998c39d1154875b43c4859c1982e139b3da3221a024e4c665b41d56e8f83eb3e68fb93b276891e57fe01f73&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1725916711869000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1T8r3sZGh_HhTnM3BghokN\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cell Therapies 101: What Are Stem Cells and Why Do They Matter? 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