{"id":13674,"date":"2026-04-30T14:22:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/?p=13674"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:22:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:22:43","slug":"a-lifetime-of-giving-back-randi-and-jerrys-journey-with-breakthrough-t1d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/2026\/04\/30\/a-lifetime-of-giving-back-randi-and-jerrys-journey-with-breakthrough-t1d\/","title":{"rendered":"A Lifetime of Giving Back: Randi and Jerry\u2019s Journey with Breakthrough T1D"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For Randi, volunteering with Breakthrough T1D is something that grew naturally out of her life.<br \/>\nHer journey began more than four decades ago, when her daughter Georgie was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 11. Today, Georgie is 47, and that diagnosis set Randi on a lifelong path of advocacy, community, and service.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13677\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13677\" class=\"wp-image-13677 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/JERRY-RANDI-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/JERRY-RANDI-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/JERRY-RANDI-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/JERRY-RANDI-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/JERRY-RANDI-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/JERRY-RANDI-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/JERRY-RANDI.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jerry &amp; Randi<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Randi and Georgie first became involved with Breakthrough T1D in 1991, participating in Walk events together. Those early years were filled with learning, adapting, and connecting with others who understood life with T1D. After Georgie went off to college, there was a brief pause\u2014but the bond with the organization never faded.<\/p>\n<p>When Georgie returned to New York City after college, she helped start a young adult support group, creating space for connection and support for others navigating T1D in a new phase of life. Volunteering had become part of the family\u2019s rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>In 2014, Randi met Jerry after he moved to New York City from California. Once they became a couple, Jerry naturally joined Randi in volunteering\u2014quickly becoming just as involved and passionate.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13680\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13680\" class=\"wp-image-13680 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Spotlight-Randi-Jerry-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Spotlight-Randi-Jerry-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Spotlight-Randi-Jerry-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Spotlight-Randi-Jerry-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Spotlight-Randi-Jerry-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Spotlight-Randi-Jerry-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/Volunteer-Spotlight-Randi-Jerry.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Randi, Georgie, &amp; Jerry<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Their first event together was the Amelia Island Ride, a particularly meaningful experience since Georgie was one of the riders. From there, Randi and Jerry continued to show up wherever and whenever help was needed.<\/p>\n<p>Living in Brooklyn, they connected with fellow volunteer Joe Mure and became involved with his signature Little North Pole event. From putting up lights to decorating and helping bring the festive vision to life, they embraced the joy and spirit of the event. Over the years, they\u2019ve volunteered at numerous Promise Galas, Rock the Cure events, and Ride initiatives, always happy to lend a hand.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13678\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13678\" class=\"wp-image-13678 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/IMG_4341-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/IMG_4341-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/IMG_4341-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/IMG_4341-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/nyc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2026\/04\/IMG_4341.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jerry &amp; Randi in front of the Little North Pole<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of Randi\u2019s most unforgettable memories is meeting Mary Tyler Moore at one of the earlier galas during the year she was honored\u2014an experience that left a lasting impression.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s often the quieter moments that mean the most.<br \/>\n<em>\u201cThe smiles you see on event day are what bring us back year after year,\u201d<\/em> Randi shares.<em> \u201cKnowing you\u2019re making a difference\u2014that really matters.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em><br \/>\nNow retired, Randi and Jerry especially value being able to dedicate more time to volunteering. They\u2019ve witnessed firsthand the incredible progress made in T1D care over the years. Randi recalls when Georgie once had to use urine test strips\u2014technology that feels worlds away from the tools available today.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo see how far things have come, and how much more normal life can be now, is amazing,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>For Randi and Jerry, volunteering with Breakthrough T1D is about more than helping at events\u2014it\u2019s about being part of something deeply meaningful. <em>\u201cThere\u2019s such a great feeling knowing you\u2019re contributing to something so important,\u201d<\/em> they explain. <em>\u201cAt the events, you really feel the love and warmth from everyone there. You know you\u2019re helping things run smoothly and supporting a mission that truly matters.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In 2019, that dedication was recognized in a very special way. Randi and Jerry were honored as a couple at the Santa Rosa Ride for their volunteer efforts.<br \/>\n<em>\u201cIt was incredibly emotional,\u201d<\/em> they recall. <em>\u201cOne of the biggest surprises of our lives\u2014and one of the most positive experiences we\u2019ve ever had.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Randi and Jerry\u2019s story is a powerful reminder that volunteering isn\u2019t just about time\u2014it\u2019s about heart, consistency, and community. Their decades\u2011long involvement reflects not only how far T1D research and technology have come, but also the impact of people who continue to show up, year after year, to support progress and hope.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For Randi, volunteering with Breakthrough T1D is something that grew naturally out of her life. Her journey began more than four decades ago, when her daughter Georgie was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 11. 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