Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter

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…

The Breakthrough T1D Oregon & Southwest Washington Spring Community Walks are just around the corner, and we’re kicking off the season with fun, family-friendly events in both locations! Gather your team, connect with other local families, and celebrate together before…

The Breakthrough T1D Ride is back for 2026, and registration is officially open! Join the Pacific Northwest Ride Team as we head to our home destination: The Cascades in Cle Elum, WA (August 27-30). Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, new…

March 14th is just around the corner, and we cannot wait to welcome you to the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit – Oregon City! From 1:00pm to 4:30pm at Providence Willamette Falls Community Center, join the T1D community to learn from…

The Breakthrough T1D Oregon & Southwest WA chapter 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…