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 we hope to surpass that amount this year.
Participate as a Sponsor
Sponsors of the Portland Hope Gala support Breakthrough T1D’s mission to accelerate breakthroughs for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. Click here for more details on how you can help us advance research and improve the lives of those affected by T1D.
Donate to Our Auction
Help make our auction at the event a success by donating an item. We accept many kinds of items such as vacation homes and getaways, concerts or sporting events, rare wines (92+ points), unique experiences, and more. If you’re not sure what to donate, check out our Amazon Wish List. Please make sure to submit an Online Donation Form. Every donated items brings us closer to cures.
Attend the Event
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets to the event! Click here to buy you table or individual tickers so you can join us for an inspiring evening and help us raise critical funds that drive groundbreaking research.
Contribute to Fund A Cure
Not able to attend? Make a 100% tax-deductible donation to Fund A Cure and have a direct impact on Breakthrough T1D’s mission to turn Type 1 into Type None. Click here to donate today.
Volunteer at the Gala
If you would like to support the 2026 Portland Hope Gala by volunteering, please contact Lauren Howe, LHowe@BreakthroughT1D.org.
Additional details of the event will be shared soon. We hope to see you on April 11!