Breakthrough T1D Advocates in Action
Government Day—Last month, approximately 185 Advocacy volunteers took to Capitol Hill to deliver our message of the importance of renewing the Special Diabetes Program, strong funding for the NIH and FDA, and accelerating cell therapies. Thank you to our NorCal Advocates: Chris Tapio, Missy Reller, Debra Dommen, Hale Johnston, Jennie Park, Alison ten Cate, and Jamie Kurtzig. Read the recap.
Children’s Congress—Every two years, more than 160 children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) gather in Washington, D.C., to meet face-to-face with some of the top decision-makers in the U.S. Government. Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress will take place from July 7–9, 2025. Meet the 2025 NorCal Delegates.
National Volunteer Week is April 20-26!
We extend our deepest gratitude to all our volunteers who power the breakthroughs that make life better for everyone living with T1D. From all of us at Breakthrough T1D Northern California, thank you for the progress you have helped us make, and the progress that is to come. Watch for special highlights throughout the week on our social media @BreakthroughT1Dnorcal: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
ATTD: Closing the Loop to Cures
From March 19–22, the world’s leading T1D researchers—including Breakthrough T1D staff, funded researchers, and partners—gathered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for the 2025 Advanced Technologies and Treatments in Diabetes (ATTD) conference. Check out the highlights.
Upcoming Chapter Events
Visit our NorCal Chapter Calendar at BreakthroughT1D.org/northernca to learn more and register for the following events:
The Glucose Groove—T1D Running Club: Sunday, April 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m., Marina Green, 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: Saturday, 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 at hallwines.com.
Diabetes 101 with Dr. Tariq Ahmad, UCSF: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m., Lafayette, CA.
Mini Golf—T1D Community Gathering: Sunday, April 27, 2025, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., McInnis Park Golf Center, San Rafael, CA.
T1D Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Adults: Sunday, May 4, 2025, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., San Francisco, CA.
Breakthrough T1D Tee to Table: Honoring the Rafanelli Goodenough Family, Friday, May 9, 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA. Interested in volunteering for Tee to Table? Click here to view opportunities and sign up.
Breakfast with Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Kaiser Walnut Creek, 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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