About
Join co-chairs, Melissa Richards and Janice Walsh, along with Olympic Swimmer and Gold Medalist, Gary Hall, Jr., at the Breakthrough T1D Fund A Cure Luncheon on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
The Breakthrough T1D Fund A Cure Luncheon was founded in 2013 by Kim and David Roosevelt and JoAnne and Tony Roosevelt and has raised over $1.2 million for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.
Seated Lunch
Complimentary Valet
Event Leadership
Melissa Richards
Luncheon Co-Chair
Janice Walsh
Luncheon Co-Chair
Gary Hall, Jr.
Keynote Speaker
Read MoreGary Hall, Jr.
Keynote Speaker
Gary Hall Jr. is a celebrated Olympic swimmer with a remarkable record of 10 Olympic medals, including 5 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze, earned over three Olympic Games in Atlanta (1996), Sydney (2000), and Athens (2004). He is a member of both the Olympic Hall of Fame and the Swimming Hall of Fame and holds the distinction of being the first person with type 1 diabetes to compete and medal in any sport at the Olympic Games. Gary also received an honorary doctorate from the Western University of Health Sciences.
In addition to his athletic achievements, Gary has been a prominent advocate for diabetes awareness and healthcare. He has delivered over 80 keynote presentations internationally, using his platform to influence policymakers, politicians, and leaders in the healthcare and sports industries. He has testified before Senate subcommittees on healthcare issues, was the inaugural recipient of USA Swimming’s Humanitarian Award, and was a featured speaker at the Vatican’s 2016 Cellular Horizons conference on stem cell therapy. Gary’s work has been recognized at the Aspen Institute’s Project Play Summit, and he has presented at numerous prestigious conferences, including those organized by the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, and the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission.
Gary serves on several boards and advisory groups, including the Sanford Health Research and World Clinic Board, the Prysm Institute Advisory Board, and the Aspen Institute Project Play Advisory Group.
He co-founded The Race Club, an international swimming academy that has become one of the most recognized brands in the sport, producing athletes who have won over 40 Olympic medals. He also founded and operates Sea Monkeys Swimming, a successful learn-to-swim school in West Los Angeles.
Karen Jordan
Guest Speaker
Read MoreKaren Jordan
Guest Speaker
Karen Shishino Jordan became involved with JDRF when her daughter Ali was diagnosed with T1D in 2008. She is a member of the International Board of Directors, Chair of the Research Committee, and Vice Chair of the Funding Committee. She serves on JDRF’s T1D Fund Board and the Northern California Chapter Board. She is also a member of the Joint Steering Committee for the JDRF Northern California Center of Excellence at Stanford and UCSF. She is the inaugural recipient of JDRF’s John Brady Award for Innovation.
Karen is Chair of the Stanford Medicine Community Council, and serves on the Stanford Health Care Board and the Stanford Athletics Board. She is the recipient of the Stanford University Governors’ Award. She is also a board member of Stroke Onward. Her previous non-profit work includes service on different boards including, among others, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Stanford GSB Alumni Association and the Portola Valley School District. She was a member of the group who founded Summit Prep, a charter school profiled in Waiting for Superman.
Karen earned her B.A. in Economics-Business from UCLA and her MBA from the Stanford University GSB. She has completed TPW’s year-long program on strategic philanthropy. She has worked as an investment banker and with the Mayor’s Office in Los Angeles.
Karen lives in California with her husband Jeff, former President and CEO of OpenTable and former President of eBay. Jeff is currently a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and also serves on their board.
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