Breakthrough T1D Cleveland Promise Ball 2026

The Dooley Family is honored to serve as the 2026 Promise Ball Fund A Cure Family, sharing a journey shaped by resilience, perspective, and hope. Their connection to Type 1 diabetes began in 2012, when their daughter Isa was diagnosed at just two years old and spent four days in the hospital as their family learned, overnight, what it means to live with a disease that never takes a break. Since then, T1D has been a constant woven into every day, every night, and every milestone, yet it has never defined Isa’s joy, strength, or ability to thrive. Through the unpredictability and intensity of T1D, the Dooleys have learned the power of community and the importance of facing this disease together. They are deeply grateful to Breakthrough T1D for its relentless commitment to advancing research, advocacy, and care, and are proud to help raise critical funds that accelerate progress toward better treatments and cures. As the Fund A Cure Family at the Promise Ball on May 16 at the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Dooleys are united by a belief in a future where children like Isa are free from the 24/7 demands of T1D and closer every day to a cure.

Amanda, Mike, and Lexi are honored to serve together as Event Chairs for the 2026 Cleveland Gala after their family’s life changed forever in February 2023, when Lexi was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Thrust into a new reality of constant monitoring, insulin management, and vigilance, they quickly learned how relentless and unpredictable this disease can be. Their commitment to the mission runs even deeper: Amanda’s cousin Ray was diagnosed with T1D at age 13 and tragically passed away a decade later from a severe hypoglycemic episode; Lexi was later named in his honor, Alexis Rae. Since her diagnosis, Lexi has transformed challenge into purpose—leading a T1D Awareness Week at her school, launching a districtwide education campaign, and earning recognition from the Ohio Middle Level Association as an Outstanding Student Leader for her advocacy. Inspired by Lexi’s leadership and their shared experience, the family became involved with Breakthrough T1D through the Walk and felt called to do more. As Event Chairs, they are united in accelerating life-changing research, honoring the resilience of families living with T1D, and driving progress toward better treatments—and ultimately, a cure.

Carrie is a full-time professional benefit auctioneer with Hessney Auction Co. in the Finger Lakes region of New York, specializing in fundraising auctions throughout NYS and beyond. She is the 2023 NYS Auctioneer of the Year and the 2024 International Auctioneer champion 1st runner up. Her commitment to fostering positive change within her community strengthens her belief in the power of auctioning to make a difference!

Mark Nolan started his broadcast career doing weather for WMJI, which led to filling in on air shifts on WGAR and WMJI, which then resulted in him officially joining the Majic morning show in 2014. In 2021 the show was revamped and is now “The Mark Nolan Show” which broadcasts weekdays 5 a.m. – 10 a.m. Mark is a 1991 graduate of Kent State University. Mark lives in Downtown Cleveland.

Mark’s presence on the air and his ability to create and convey discussion on numerous topics of interest strongly connects with listeners.