Pacific Northwest Chapter

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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.

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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Meet our 2025 Pacific Northwest Children’s Congress Delegates!
Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress will take place from July 7 – 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Every two years, more than 160 children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) between the ages of 4 – 17 gather in Washington, D.C.,…
June/July: Find Your T1D Community – Virtual & In-person Support for All
No matter where you are on your type 1 diabetes (T1D) journey, there’s a place for you in our community. From virtual and in-person support groups to in-person research updates and family fun events, we offer opportunities for everyone—whether you’re…
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 appropriate for you. Also, if you have specific questions about clinical trials…
Apply Today for a chance to Become a 2025 Gingerbread Village Elf!
Are you between 6 and 18 years old, living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), and looking for a way to make a difference and have some fun during the holiday season? We’re got the perfect opportunity for you – becoming…
Sheraton Grand Seattle Gingerbread Village
About Thank you for joining us for the 30th year at the Sheraton Grand Seattle as we celebrated the holiday season with joy and creativity through Gingerbread Village, a cherished tradition benefitting Breakthrough T1D and type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.…
May/June: Find Your T1D Community – Virtual & In-person Support for All
No matter where you are on your type 1 diabetes (T1D) journey, there’s a place for you in our community. From virtual and in-person support groups to in-person research updates, we offer opportunities for everyone—whether you’re newly diagnosed, an adult…
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Sean McParland
Executive Director
Meghan Bradner
Development Director
Lindsey Larkin
Development Director
Deanna Kasper
Development Director
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Suite 1050
Seattle, Washington, 98161
206-838-5153
206-838-5158
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PO Box 1531
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-1531