Northeast New York Chapter

Your local chapter serves as the hub of Breakthrough T1D information and events in your area. We’re here to help. Connect with us to find support, community and ways to join the fight to end T1D.
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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.

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We all have a story of how T1D has changed our lives. As a Breakthrough T1D advocate, I use my voice to tell lawmakers our story of living with T1D and why research must continue.  

Mary Horn

Grassroots Advocate, Breakthrough T1D Advocacy

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Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.

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Our community in pictures. Taken from a few recent events.

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We’re thrilled you’ve joined our Breakthrough T1D™ Walk and can’t wait to see you this Sunday, May 18th at Druthers Brewing Company. Walk day is all about celebrating our T1D champions—here is what you need to know to make the most…

Walk

Meet Reese. At seven years old, Reese arrived at Albany Med in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and received the life-changing diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D). Like many people living with T1D, Reese was also diagnosed with a second autoimmune condition:…

Life with T1D

We are looking for bilingual English/Spanish Outreach Ambassadors! Outreach Ambassadors play a vital role in supporting the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. These volunteers provide the first touchpoint to those new to T1D and those new to Breakthrough T1D as…

Life with T1D Support

On November 15, 2024, Breakthrough T1D Upstate New York hosted their annual Breakthrough T1D Capital Region Gala at Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia, NY. Community & business leaders in the Capital Region of NY came together to support  our mission to…

Fundraising Signature Events

This November, join us at a T1D Early Detection Info Fair and gain knowledge that can help you make important decisions about your health. Drop in anytime during this open house format event to get information on screening for type…

Awareness Early Detection Life with T1D
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Leadership

Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

Tom Hoffman, Jr.

Board President

Kinga Pluta

Advocacy Team Chair

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Thank You to Our Partners

Our corporate partners take raising funds and awareness for T1D research to new heights.

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1757 Central Ave
Suite 102
Albany, NY, 12205

212-689-2860

northeastny@breakthrought1d.org

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 5053
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5053

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