Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter

Thank you again to everyone who joined us on April 11, 2026, for the Portland Hope Gala! A very special thank you to our committee, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners for making this incredible evening possible. We’re currently assembling a…

National Volunteer Week is April 19-25. During this week, we celebrate the incredible dedication of our volunteers. This year’s National Volunteer Week theme is Partnering for Innovation. Our volunteers power our movement and make T1D innovations possible through tireless advocacy,…

The Corvallis Walk on May 23 is really a historical event that happens at Crystal Lake Fields starting at 9am. There is generational love here. It’s a chance to connect with other families, share experiences, and find support while raising…

Join us April 19 at 12pm PT for our Bend Family Craft & Connect at Bend Language Institute. This afternoon is a fun, laid-back afternoon where T1D families can come together, build meaningful connections, and enjoy time with one another. Kids…

On Saturday, April 11, at the Sentinel Hotel, the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Portland Hope Gala will gather community leaders, families, and friends to raise critical funds for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Last year, the event generated nearly $625,000, and…