Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter
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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
Breakthrough T1D Community Summit - Oregon City, OR
Providence Willamette Falls Community Center, Oregon City, OR
We all have a story of how T1D has changed our lives. As a Breakthrough T1D advocate, I use my voice to tell lawmakers our story of living with T1D and why research must continue.
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Clinical Trials and Studies Now Enrolling!
There are several research clinics and institutes that are seeking participants for their studies and clinical trials right now! Please see below to find a clinical trial that is appropriate for you. Also, if you have specific questions about clinical…
Get Involved with Breakthrough T1D PNW
Breakthrough T1D PNW offers volunteer opportunities throughout the year where your time, skills, and passion can drive towards exciting advancements in T1D research. Whether you enjoy hands-on event set up or sharing knowledge to those in our community, we welcome…
Up Next in Oregon & Southwest Washington
Visit and Bookmark our new Oregon & Southwest WA website! Upcoming Events in our Oregon & Southwest Washington Chapter Breakthrough T1D Community Summit – Oregon City, OR March 14, 2026, 1:00 – 4:30pm PT This is an educational and networking…
T1D Breakthroughs on the Horizon – Virtual Research Update
Join us on January 21st at 6:30pm PT for an exciting virtual research update hosted on Zoom, featuring Breakthrough T1D’s Pacific Northwest Mission Information & Clinical Trial Education Volunteers, Jude Restis and Dr. Laura Tremblay! This session will highlight exciting…
Celebrate the Holidays with T1D Confidence!
Nearly every holiday is celebrated with food and that can often cause some anxiety for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Our holiday guides offer helpful tips, and carb counts for popular foods across cultures so that you and…
PNW Fall Walk Recap!
The past few months have been a bustling walk season here in the Pacific Northwest! A big thank-you to everyone who came out to support our mission. Check out some great stats below from the three featured walks. Portland, OR…
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Kara Alicia
Board President
Jacqui Jones
Board President Elect
Mike Boyle
Development Chair
Keith Overa
Advocacy Team Chair
Julie Geddes
Mission Information Volunteer
Jude Restis
Mission Information Volunteer
Laura Tremblay
Mission Information Volunteer
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206-838-5153
Mail and Donations Address
PO Box 1531
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-1531
