{"id":31475,"date":"2026-04-20T19:24:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/norcal\/?p=31475"},"modified":"2026-08-27T15:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T15:39:27","slug":"breakthrough-t1d-norcal-april-2026-newsletter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/norcal\/2026\/04\/20\/breakthrough-t1d-norcal-april-2026-newsletter-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough T1D NorCal April 2026 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Celebrating<\/p>\n

National Volunteer Week is April 19-25<\/h2>\n
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During this week, we will be celebrating the remarkable dedication of our volunteers.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s National Volunteer Week theme is\u00a0Partnering for Innovation<\/b><\/i>. Our volunteers power our movement and make\u00a0type<\/span>\u00a01<\/span>\u00a0diabetes<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(T1D<\/span>) innovations possible through tireless advocacy, fundraising, and community-building. This partnership is the heart of our organization\u2014it fuels our mission and inspires us each and every day!<\/p>\n

From board members and event committees to office volunteers, advocacy leaders, and Youth Ambassadors, we thank you for your contributions of time, talent, and passion. Together, we are changing life with\u00a0T1D<\/span>\u00a0and making everyday life better for the people who face it.<\/p>\n

Thank you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Promising Progress on Cell Therapies, Disease-Modifying Therapies and Screening Presented at ATTD<\/h2>\n

From March 11-14, the world\u2019s leading\u00a0type<\/span>\u00a01<\/span>\u00a0diabetes<\/span>\u00a0(T1D<\/span>) researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners gathered in Barcelona, Spain for the he Advanced Technologies and Treatments for\u00a0Diabetes<\/span>\u00a0(ATTD) conference. Groundbreaking advances in\u00a0T1D<\/span>\u00a0science, and Breakthrough\u00a0T1D<\/span><\/a>\u2013supported work (and staff) were front and center. Read the highlights<\/a>.<\/p>\n

My Experience in\u00a0T1D<\/span>\u00a0Clinical Trials | By Avery Weiss, 13<\/h2>\n

Diagnosed with\u00a0T1D<\/span>\u00a0at just one year old, Avery Weiss shares her experience participating in two\u00a0T1D<\/span>\u00a0clinical trials<\/a> and what she learned along the way. Her story highlights the impact of\u00a0T1D<\/span> technology research and the vital role patients play in driving progress. Read Avery’s blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Chapter Events<\/h2>\n

T1D<\/span>\u00a0Adults Hike Don\u2019t Spike<\/b>
\nSaturday, April 11 | 9 a.m. | Redwood City, CA<\/p>\n

San Francisco Community Bowling Gathering<\/b>
\nSunday, April 12 |\u00a01<\/span>\u00a0p.m. | Presidio Bowl, San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n

A1C Warriors Support Group<\/b>
\nTuesday, April 14 | 6 p.m. | Modesto, CA<\/p>\n

T1D<\/span>\u00a0Adult Support Group<\/b>
\nTuesday, April 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Roseville, CA<\/p>\n

Monterey Breakthrough\u00a0T1D<\/span>\u00a0Social (third Thursday of each month)<\/b>
\nThursday, April 16 | 5 p.m. | Salinas, CA<\/p>\n

Breakfast with Rufus<\/b>
\nSaturday, April 25 | 10 a.m. | Modesto, CA<\/p>\n

Sacramento Community Bowling Gathering<\/b>
\nSaturday, April 25 |\u00a01<\/span>\u00a0p.m. | Capitol Bowl, West Sacramento, CA<\/p>\n

Breakthrough\u00a0T1D<\/span>\u00a0NorCal<\/span>\u00a0Kickoff Ride<\/b>
\nSunday, April 26 | 9 a.m. | Sports Basement Presidio, San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n

Breakthrough\u00a0T1D<\/span>\u00a0Tee to Table<\/b>
\nFriday, May 8 | 10 a.m. | The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA<\/p>\n

T1D<\/span>\u00a0Adults Walk & Talk<\/b>
\nSaturday, May 17 | 9:30 a.m. | Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n

Breakthrough\u00a0T1D<\/span>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Community Summit:\u00a0NorCal<\/span><\/b>
\nSaturday, August 29 | 8 a.m. | San Ramon, CA<\/p>\n

2026 Breakthrough\u00a0T1D<\/span>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Walk:\u00a0Registration is open!<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n