Advocacy Action Alert – Protect T1D Research

Breakthrough T1D supports having the most efficient government agencies and programs in place that support critical type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Please take action today and urge your Members of Congress to protect T1D research progress.

Breakthrough T1D Returns for the 2025 Big Sur International Marathon on April 27!

Join Breakthrough T1D on this iconic course down Highway 1 from Big Sur to Carmel! This point-to-point course has something for everyone with race distances that include the Marathon (26.2 Miles), the 11 Miler, and the 12K (7.4 Miles). Spots are limited and available on a first come first serve basis! Learn more and register.

Breakthrough T1D Ride Destinations and Dates

We’re excited to announce our 2025 Breakthrough T1D Ride destinations and dates!

• La Crosse, WI—August 7-10
• Santa Fe, NM—August 21-24 – Back from the vault!
• Cape Cod, MA—September 11-14 – NEW
• Coeur d’Alene, ID—September 25-28
• Amelia Island, FL—December 4-7
• My Ride—Your Ride, Your Way, Your Day!

Visit Ride.BreakthroughT1D.org for registration updates and to learn more!

Dayton Coles Wins Award for Longstanding Volunteerism at Breakthrough T1D

Last month at the Breakthrough T1D One Conference in Phoenix, AZ, Dayton Coles, longtime NorCal community member and T1D Champion, received the 2024 Dr. Gerald Fishbone Award for his outstanding volunteerism and service at Breakthrough T1D. We thank him for his commitment and support of our mission. Learn about Dayton’s inspiration, leadership, and contribution to our organization.

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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 San Francisco Hope Gala: Honoring Dr. Bruce Buckingham, Saturday, March 8, 2025, City Hall Rotunda, San Francisco, CA.

T1D Adults Hike Don’t Spike: Sunday, March 23, 2025, Los Altos, CA.

T1D Adults Walk & Talk: Saturday, March 30, 2025, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA.

Breakthrough T1D National Virtual Walk: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Choose to walk however and wherever you want either on April 2 (National Walking Day) or another day of your choice.

Breakthrough T1D Game Night with the Golden State Warriors: Sunday, April 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Chase Center, San Francisco, CA.

The T1D Dads Barbershop Talk: Friday, April 11, 2025, 12:00 p.m., Zoom. Recurs every 3 months on the 2nd Friday of the month.

The HALL Cabernet Cookoff: April 12, 2025, St. Helena, CA. Chef Mark Dommen has chosen Breakthrough T1D as a charity beneficiary of this high-profile event. Learn more and get tickets.

Breakthrough T1D Run – Big Sur International Marathon: Sunday, 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!

Breakthrough T1D Tee to Table: Honoring the Rafanelli Goodenough Family, Friday, May 9, 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA.

Monthly E-Meet & Greets and Zoom Gatherings:
The Breakthrough T1D Northern California Chapter hosts monthly E-Meet & Greets for all ages and stages of T1D and caregivers. Additionally, we offer “Ask the Endo” and “Ask the Therapist” sessions, as well as a T1D and Neurodivergent Support Group and the Spanish-speaking community—all on Zoom. Visit our chapter calendar for event details and registration.

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

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