San Diego and Hawai‘i Chapter

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

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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

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

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

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

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Happy New Year from all of us at the Breakthrough T1D Southern California and Hawaiʻi! We are looking forward to another incredible year of growth as we drive research to treat, prevent, and cure type 1 diabetes. Gala Don’t Stop…

Events Run Signature Events Walk

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Breakthrough T1D Southern California and Hawai’i! Sending you wishes of comfort and joy, from this year to the next. Gala Save the date for to join us at Don’t Stop Believing: The…

Events Ride Run Signature Events Volunteers Walk

Gala Los Angeles Tickets are still available for One Night Under the Stars, the Los Angeles Gala on October 25th at the elegant Ahmanson Ballroom at the Skirball Cultural Center. You won’t want to miss this incredible evening! Returning to…

Advocacy Awareness Events Fundraising Ride

  Join us for One Night Under the Stars, the Los Angeles Gala on October 25th at the elegant Ahmanson Ballroom at the Skirball Cultural Center. It will be an evening filled with inspiration, connection, and unforgettable entertainment. Returning to…

Events and Conferences Fundraising General Ride Run Signature Events Walk Your Way

  We’re less than three months away from our Los Angeles Gala One Night Under the Stars on October 25th – a celebration of the resiliency of the LA and T1D communities. Taking place at the beautiful Ahmanson Ballroom at…

Awareness Events and Conferences Fundraising General Life with T1D Ride Run Signature Events Support Walk
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Leadership

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

Lina Pitesa Waage

President, Board of Directors

Charlotte Blanck

Walk Co-Chair, Board of Directors

Adrienne Cipparone

Golf Chair, Board of Directors

Evan Faulkner

Corporate Committee, Board of Directors

Neeta Sharma

Mission Impact Volunteer, Board of Directors

Randy Wussler

Advocacy Team Chair, Board of Directors

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949-553-0363

sandiegocahawaii@breakthrought1d.org

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 5070
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5070

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