Join Team Breakthrough T1D for the 2014 Chevron Houston Marathon

Join Team Breakthrough T1D on Sunday, January 19, 2014 for half and full marathon races in Houston, TX.  Team Breakthrough T1D is an official “Run for a Reason” charity with the Chevron Houston Marathon.  Our team consists of runners and walkers of all ages.  Team members work towards a common goal: to raise awareness and […]

Our #1 for July – Hailey Kuhbander

Hailey was honored to be chosen as Our #1 for July.  We asked her to write a little about herself and her diabetes.  Here is what she had to say: “My name is Hailey Kuhbander. I was diagnosed almost 3 years ago. I was 9 years old when I was diagnosed. I have an insulin pump and […]

Charlie Amis, age 5, is headed to Washington, D.C. as a delegate for the 2013 Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress

Charlie wants to be a doctor, artist, fireman, truck driver, and engineer when he grows up.  Today, this curious five-year-old has time to decide what dreams he’ll pursue.  Since Charlie’s T1D diagnosis at just 10 months old, Charlie’s family channels their worry about his quality of life as he grows up with the disease toward […]

Westport student heading to Washington D.C. to push for a cure for Type 1 diabetes

Westport student heading to Washington D.C. to push for a cure for Type 1 diabetes Harrison Zuckerberg, 11, at his home in Westport. He will be traveling to Washington D.C. July 8-11 and representing the state of Connecticut in a conference about Type 1 diabetes. Hour photo/Matthew Vinci   By ROBIN KAMINSKI Hour Staff Writer […]

Visit your Local Walgreens and Support Breakthrough T1D

From July 1 – July 31, 2013, customers will have the opportunity to donate to Breakthrough T1D at checkout at any of  the 8,000 Walgreens locations across the United States and Puerto Rico! Be sure to visit your local Walgreens store in the Bay Area  to donate $1, $2, $5, or $10 at checkout to support […]

Meet Wyatt, 2013 Children’s Congress Delegate

An aspiring politician, Wyatt is looking to make a difference. As a student council representative, he personally asked the mayor of Green Bay, WI, to recognize World Diabetes Day—and succeeded! Wyatt has spoken with many Members of Congress to help them learn about life with T1D, Breakthrough T1D, and the need for research funding. “I […]

Tom Brobson Energizes and Inspires at the 2013 Chapter Annual Meeting

On June 26th Breakthrough T1D Central PA Chapter staff, board members, families, volunteers, and other supporters gathered at the Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center for the Chapter’s Annual Meeting.  The Central PA Chapter had an amazing year thanks to all of our families, volunteers, donors, and other supporters.  But we’ve got a lot more […]

T1D DAY IN THE PARK!

Walgreens Sneaker Campaign

Let the confetti fall! This year, Walgreens is celebrating its 20th Anniversary as a Principal Partner with Breakthrough T1D. With the dedication of local Walgreens employees and over 8,000 stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, Walgreens is looking forward to this year’s PinPad campaign. Be sure to visit your local Walgreens store from […]

Swing to Cure Diabetes Golf Outing to Benefit Breakthrough T1D and Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center

The Fifth Annual “Swing to Cure” Golf Event, launched by supporter Rich Hewlett with Varnum Attorneys at Law, held May 20, 2013 at the University of Michigan Golf Course, raised more than $65,000 for diabetes research. Proceeds from the event benefit Breakthrough T1D and the Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center.