San Diego and Hawai‘i Chapter

Your local chapter serves as the hub of Breakthrough T1D information and events in your area. We’re here to help. Connect with us to find support, community and ways to join the fight to end T1D.

Events

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.  

Mary Horn

Grassroots Advocate, Breakthrough T1D Advocacy

Get Involved

Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

Get Support

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

Photos

Our community in pictures. Taken from a few recent events.

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News

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A monthly guide to what’s happening in your Breakthrough T1D Community “Tee It Up” to Support T1D Research Join our mission to power new breakthroughs in T1D research! Your commitment drives research, advocacy, and support to improve lives as we…

Fundraising

A monthly guide to what’s happening in your Breakthrough T1D Community “Tee It Up” to Support T1D Research We are on a mission to power new breakthroughs in T1D research! Whether it’s spending a day out with your community at…

Fundraising

A monthly guide to what’s happening in your Breakthrough T1D Community “Tee It Up” to Support T1D Research We are on a mission to power new breakthroughs in T1D research! Whether it’s spending a day out with your community at…

Fundraising

We offer ongoing virtual gatherings for all ages, stages, and connections to T1D. We also host special sessions, some of which include Ask the Endo, Ask the Therapist, a Reunión for the Spanish-speaking community, and more—all on Zoom. View our…

Our Community

A monthly guide to what’s happening in your Breakthrough T1D Community Thank You for Supporting Breakthrough T1D Walk, Temecula We are beyond grateful for our incredible Temecula Valley community! Thanks to the more than 550 walkers and 65 teams who…

Fundraising

Leadership

Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

Evan Faulkner

President, Board of Directors

Adrienne Cipparone

Golf Chair, Board of Directors

Steve Pollack

Corporate Development Chair, Board of Directors

Sam Reif

Gala Auction Chair, Board of Directors

Carole Ross

Corporate Committee, Board of Directors

Neeta Sharma

Mission Impact Volunteer, Board of Directors

Randy Wussler

Advocacy Team Chair, Board of Directors

Contact Us

949-553-0363

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 6829
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-6829

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