Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Early Detection—Detect So You Can Decide

Thanks to decades of research, we can now detect type 1 diabetes (T1D) in its earliest stages with a simple blood test. That means you could have more time to decide how to prepare for future medical needs, long before insulin is required. In some cases, you may even be able to delay disease progression. People who have a first-degree family member (sibling, parent, child) with T1D are at an increased risk (15x) for developing the condition. Learn more about early detection at BreakthroughT1D.org/early-detection.

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Introducing our 2024 Breakthrough T1D Walk, NorCal Corporate Chairs and Leadership

Breakthrough T1D Walk, NorCal Corporate Chairs collaborate with staff and volunteers to drive corporate and community support for the Walk. We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Corporate Chairs:

► Breakthrough T1D Walk, NorCal, Silicon Valley Corporate Chair: Scott Harper, Divisional Vice President, Research and Development, Diabetes Care, Abbott. This Walk will take place on Sunday, October 13 at California‘s Great America in Santa Clara!

► Breakthrough T1D Walk, NorCal, San Francisco Corporate Co-Chairs: Ritu Bhargava, President & Chief Product Officer of SAP Industries & Customer Experience (I&CX/CRM), and Yaad Oren, Managing Director, SAP Labs U.S. & Global Head of SAP BTP Innovation. This Walk will take place on Wednesday, October 23 at Oracle Park in San Francisco!

► Breakthrough T1D Community Walk, Sacramento Lead: We’re  very grateful to the Porrino Family for being local champions and organizing the Community Walk in Sacramento! This Walk will take place on Sunday, November 3 at North Natomas Park in Sacramento!

Visit walk.BreakthroughtT1D.org to learn more and register for the Walk!

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Breakthrough T1D Advocacy Opportunities for Young People

Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress: Applications are open now through November 24. Youth ages 4-17 (at the time of the event) with T1D are encouraged to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime experience to meet with Federal decision makers in Washington D.C. to advocate for research funding and insulin affordability

Breakthrough T1D Young Adult Advocacy Council: Young adults ages 18-26 actively support the advancement of our advocacy priority areas, spread awareness of T1D within their communities, and inspire youth to use their voices and share their stories with key decision makers. Applications are open now with the term officially starting on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Learn more about these programs and apply at breakthrought1d.org/advocacy.

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Upcoming Chapter Events

Visit our NorCal Chapter Calendar at BreakthroughT1D.org/northernca to learn more and register for the following events:

Breakthrough T1D Ride—Registration for the 2024 JDRF season is open!

Breakthrough T1D Community Gatherings this Summer—July-September, around NorCal.

Breakthrough T1D Community Summit—Saturday, September 21, 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m., San Ramon, CA.

T1D Adults “Hike Don’t Spike”—Saturday, September 28, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Woodside, CA.

T1D Adults Walk & Talk—Sunday, September 29, 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m., Redwood City, CA.

T1D Adults Walk & Talk—Sunday, September 29, 9:30 a.m.– 11:00 a.m., Roseville, CA.

Breakthrough T1D Walk, NorCal, Silicon Valley—Sunday, October 13, Great America, Santa Clara, CA.

Breakthrough T1D Walk, NorCal, San Francisco—Wednesday, October 23, Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA.

Breakthrough T1D Community Walk, Sacramento—Sunday, November 3, North Natomas Park, Sacramento, CA.

Breakthrough T1D Research Update—Wednesday, December 4, Walnut Creek, CA.

Breakthrough T1D Run: Honolulu Marathon—December 7-8, Honolulu, HI.

Breakthrough T1D San Francisco Hope Gala—Saturday, March 8, City Hall, San Francisco, CA

Breakthrough T1D Tee to Table—Friday, May 9, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA.

RECURRING OUTREACH  EVENTS:

E-Meet & Greets: Monthly Zoom Meetups
Rotating Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m., PT

• Parents & Caregivers of Children with T1D Under the Age of 5
• Parents & Caregivers of Children with T1D Ages 5-12
• Parents & Caregivers of Children with T1D Ages 13-21
• Adults Living with T1D

Reunión Virtual Para Adultos y Familias con Diabetes Tipo 1 en Español
Segundo Miércoles, 5:00–6:00 p.m., PT.
Cuarto Viernes de cada mes, 12:00–1:00 p.m., PT.

T1D Teen Connect Monthly Meetup
Third Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00 p.m., PT, Zoom

Ask the Endo Monthly Sessions
Third Tuesdays, 8:00–9:00 a.m., PT, Zoom

Ask the Therapist Monthly Sessions
First Tuesdays, 8:00–9:00 a.m., PT, Zoom

T1D Dads Barbershop Talk
Every 3 months on the 2nd Friday of the month, 12:00–1:00 p.m., PT, Zoom.

T1D Partner Support Group
Every 3 months on the last Tuesday of the month, 6:00–7:00 p.m., PT, Zoom.

Young Leadership Committee (YLC) Monthly Happy Hours
Quarterly meetings & monthly happy hours for young adults 21+. Contact ylc.sanfrancisco@gmail.com for more information.

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