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Superheroes of T1D – Lauren Savidge
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Every few days during the month, we will be bringing you the Superheroes of T1D. All photos are of children and adults with type 1 diabetes, living in Central Pennsylvania. Photographs courtesy of: Corinne Trively Photography
Our #1 for November – Allison Launder
A few minutes with Our #1 – Allison Launder Allison is a beautiful and happy 9 year old. She is a third grader at Westside Montessori. She balances school, dance and gymnastics with her diabetes. She is a shining example of the Breakthrough T1D mission – what we have accomplished and why we work to […]
Breakthrough T1D is now participating in Prairie Farms Our Caps Your Cause!
On Prairie Farms white or flavored milk in gallon or half gallon sizes, you will find a sticker located on top of each cap. Peel back the sticker to find a unique code that can be redeemed at https://www.prairiefarms.com/our-caps-your-cause.aspx. When prompted to choose an organization, select Breakthrough T1D. Every cap entered will generate 5 cents […]
Life expectancy grows for young adults with type 1 diabetes
Young adults with type 1 diabetes are living substantially longer than they did a couple of generations ago, according to a study of nearly 25,000 people with type 1 diabetes living in Scotland during 2008-2010. “I’m confident that the much narrowed life-expectancy differences we see now reflect the enormous advances in management of type 1 […]
Ambassador Peyton Reflects on the Walk
Peyton writes: The Walk was cold but I was lucky to have my friends, Christian and Bor, come with me to make it fun. I am happy that so many people care about diabetes. I hope we have enough money to find a cure.J Most people think you only walk one mile but you really […]
Take a T1Selfie – Introducing Breakthrough T1D Bay Area Instagram
sel·fie/selfē/ noun (plural selfies) a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website: “I am posting a selfie on my instagram and twitter accounts, and tagging @JDRFBayArea with #T1Selfie to raise awareness on National T1Day on November 1.” November is National Diabetes […]
Team Highlight: Megan’s Mixed Greens
Megan’s Mixed Greens have participated in three walks and have raised funds for Breakthrough T1D for four years. Megan was diagnosed with T1D right after she turned three and has been living with it for the last five years. The annual walk falls right around the anniversary of her diagnosis. The team would recommend people […]
Team Highlight: Patrick’s Pack
Patrick’s Pack finished their first walk this year to support newly diagnosed Patrick Sisco, age 2, and to support research for T1D. They had a fun day at the Goshen walk, meeting other families and learning information about new research and technologies. They found Facebook and social networking to be a great help when it […]
Team Highlight: Caitlin’s Crew
Caitlin’s Crew has been walking for seven years, not only for Caitlin, age 14, but also for Caitlin’s aunt and grandfather. The team walks because advancements in technology have already made life more bearable since Caitlin’s diagnosis at age 8, and they walk because they remain hopeful that a cure will be found in her […]
Team Highlight: Lena’s Loved Ones
Lena’s Loved Ones have been walking to cure diabetes for 11 years now. The team walks because it is a fun experience to see all the people who not only support Lena, but also support the other diabetics. Lena’s favorite walk memory is when she got to start the walk and do the ribbon cutting […]
