It’s officially HYPE WEEK because we are HYPED to see you next week, October 23 at China Basin / Oracle Park!

This just in! Announcing a HYPE Week  SUITE opportunity for San Francisco Walkers & Giants Fans!

Every San Francisco walker who raises $1,000 of new funds between Saturday, October 19 at 1:30PM and Tuesday, October 22 at 11:59pm will be entered to win a luxury suite experience at Oracle Park for a San Francisco Giants 2025 season game.

The details:

  • You and 15 guests will watch the Giants play ball from a luxury suite located directly behind home plate!
  • $2,000 of catering in your suite for your party.

Date to be mutually agreed upon. Additional restrictions may apply.

Special Thanks to Karen and Joe Niehaus for offering this fun opportunity!


HYPE Week Challenges

To thank you for all your efforts leading up to the Breakthrough T1D Walk, NorCal, San Francisco, we’re offering some great rewards during Hype Week, starting today October 18 through Tuesday, October 22.

Every day, we will draw a winner. Take on one or all of the following challenges by 11:59pm each day, and the next morning we’ll notify the winner so they can choose their reward!

CLICK HERE TO LOG IN AND GET STARTED!

Challenge #1 – Friday, October 18 – Download the Breakthrough T1D Walk App!

Boost your fundraising with the new Breakthrough T1D Walk app, available on Apple App Store and Google Play. Download the app by 11:59pm tonight 10/18 and we’ll choose a winner!

Challenge #2 – Saturday, October 19 – Fundraise!

Raise $100 to earn your Breakthrough T1D Walk participant t-shirt! We will choose one lucky participant who has reached this milestone by 11:59pm 10/19 to choose an additional reward from the list below!

*T-shirts will be mailed directly to walkers on a rolling basis.

Challenge #3 – Sunday, October 20 – Recruit!

Recruit people to join your Walk Team! You’ll receive an entry for every new member who joins your team between 12:00AM and 11:59PM on 10/20. One team will be chosen to win!

Challenge #4 – Monday, October 21 – Fundraise with Facebook!

Participants who use Facebook Fundraisers raise five times more on average. Connect your fundraiser to Facebook through your Walk Participant Center, by 11:59pm on 10/21, and you’ll be entered to win!

Challenge #5 – Tuesday, October 22 – Earn your V1P Club status!

All participants who raise $500 or more earn V1P Club status, which earns you a Breakthrough T1D Walk V1P Crossbody Bag. Raise $500 by 11:59pm on 10/22 and you’ll be entered to win one of the additional prizes below!

Winners of the above challenges will get to choose from the following rewards, based on availability:

  • Special appearance by Rufus the Bear with Diabetes at your upcoming birthday, diaversary, or other type of party!
  • Lead the T1D Champion Parade with Rufus on Walk Day
  • 2 Tickets to Breakthrough T1D Night at an upcoming Golden State Warriors game – date TBA
  • 2 complimentary tickets to Walktoberfest following the San Francisco Walk
  • VIP Experience at a San Jose Sharks match in 2024-2025 season and an opportunity to meet T1D player Luke Kunin (exclusive to a youth with T1D and their guests)
  • Top Golf San Jose – one ½ hr Golf Lesson
  • $100 for the Breakthrough T1D Store – stock up on the newest Breakthrough T1D merch!
  • Autographed shirt and book from the San Jose Earthquakes – signed by current and past players/coaches
  • Baseball Autographed by Bob Melvin, general manager of the San Francisco Giants
  • Autographed memorabilia from the Golden State Warriors – available in December 2024
  • Gift Basket from RxSugar with T1D-friendly zero-calorie products

Winners will be contacted by a Breakthrough T1D staff member.

Every dollar you raise leads to breakthroughs and better lives with T1D. Because of your fundraising efforts, you have a chance to earn exciting prizes and take advantage of exclusive opportunities!

Every dollar you raise leads to breakthroughs and better lives with T1D. Because of your fundraising efforts, you have a chance to earn exciting prizes and take advantage of exclusive opportunities! For more fundraising tips and tricks, and information about additional fundraising rewards, check out the Walk Participant Guide. 

There’s still time to register and get in on the hype!! Visit walk.BreakthroughT1D.org.