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 made the Breakthrough T1D Walk, Temecula on May 30 such a powerful and inspiring day! Together, we’ve already raised over $51,000 for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, and the impact is truly remarkable.
Thank you to our amazing Walk Committee for your support in executing such a meaningful day and to our incredible Emcee, Danica McAdam, for celebrating our T1D Champions and Community! We are deeply appreciative of our generous sponsors who make this event possible, including our Presenting Sponsor, Pechanga Resort Casino, and our Brighter Future Sponsor, Beta Bionics.
If you weren’t able to join us in Temecula, there is still time to make an impact! Your gift today will help power more breakthroughs in T1D research and provide critical resources and tools to help the T1D community thrive.
Applications are Open for the 2026/27 School Year
The Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador Program is open to children and teens in Kindergarten through 12th grade who are living with T1D. The program provides opportunities to grow in advocacy, leadership, community involvement, and sharing their T1D story. Youth Ambassadors also build meaningful connections through shared experiences that foster friendship, support, and fun.
View this year’s application here for more information and to apply. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2026. We look forward to welcoming another incredible group of Youth Ambassadors this fall!
For more information, contact Chelsee Schipper.
Join Us for a Day on the Green
Get ready to hit the links for the 2nd Annual Tee It Up for Type 1 Diabetes Golf Tournament on Monday, October 19 at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach!
After an incredible inaugural tournament last year, we’re expecting this year’s event to sell out early. Join supporters, community leaders, and golf enthusiasts for a memorable day on the course – all in support of advancing breakthroughs and cures for T1D.
Whether you’re playing with friends, entertaining clients, or supporting the mission, now is the time to secure your spot. Register early and lock in your foursome before availability runs out!
We can’t wait to “tee it up” with you this October! For more information and to register, visit the tournament website.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available and offer a great way to showcase your company while making a meaningful impact in the T1D community. To learn more, or to join our committee chaired by Adrienne Cipparone, Brenda Daly, and Matt Tranchina, please contact Jen Haber.
Help Us Transform Life with T1D
We are on a mission to power new breakthroughs in T1D research! Whether it’s spending a day out with your community at Breakthrough T1D Walk, an unforgettable evening at our annual Gala, golfing your way through 18 holes, or pedaling through the miles at a high-energy Ride, your commitment drives research, advocacy, and support to improve lives as we advance toward cures.
Registration is open for Breakthrough T1D Walk, San Diego! Register your team today to join us for an inspiring day of community and raising funds for breakthroughs in T1D research:
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Where: NTC Park at Liberty Station
We are also in the process of building Walk Committees to assist with these events and we need you. Contact Samantha Ecks Kearney if you are interested in joining
Ride Packages are still available!
It’s time for Breakthrough T1D Ride, where every pedal stroke powers research, advocacy, and support to improve lives until we find a cure! Breakthrough T1D Ride, 2026 will take place at 5 exciting locations throughout the country, or you can ride from anywhere with MyRide. Claim your spot at one of our upcoming Rides today! With coach-led, supportive training rides throughout the year, there’s no better time to find your Ride community.
Where will you ride? Register today!
For questions or more information about Breakthrough T1D Endurance opportunities, contact Judy Parra.
Join us In-Person or Online
In Person Events
- Jeni’s Ice Cream Social – Thursday, June 18 at 1 p.m. at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (7740 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009). Join us for a sweet way to give back! Stop by from 1-4 p.m. and 25% of total sales will support Breakthrough T1D. Learn more here.
- Adult T1D Community Meet Up – Adults with T1D and Parents of T1D Kids – Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m at Pannikin Coffee & Tea (510 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024). dults with a T1D connection are invited to join our Breakthrough T1D Volunteer Host, Dani, and connect with our Adult T1D Community! This is for adults with T1D, parents of kids with T1D, adult partners of a partner with T1D! RSVP Here.
- South Bay Parent Coffee Chat – Wednesday, June 24, 6 p.m. at Starbucks inside the Chula Vista Shopping Center, (555 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910). Parents of kids with T1D and Adults with T1D are invited to join our volunteer host, Christina, and connect with our T1D Community. This is a recurring event on the last Wednesday of every month. RSVP Here.
Virtual Events
- Virtual Community Summit – Breakthrough T1D’s Community Summits offer virtual educational sessions four times a year, to help you and your loved ones live well with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Register here.
- Ask the Therapist Monthly – Last Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Register here.
- Ask the Endo Monthly – Third Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m. Register here.
- E-Meet & Greets: Monthly Zoom Meet-Ups – Rotating Wednesdays, 12 p.m.
- Reunión Virtual Para Adultos y Familias con Diabetes Tipo 1 en Español
- T1D Teen Connect Monthly Meetup – Third Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Register here.
- Virtual Parent Meetup – First Thursdays, 6 p.m. Register here.
- T1D & Neurodivergent Support Group – Second Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Register here.
- T1D Dads Barbershop Talk – Every 3 months on the Second Friday of the month, 12-1 p.m. Register here.
- T1D Partner Support Group – Last Tuesday, every other month, 6-7 p.m. Register here.
- Grandparents E-Meet & Greet (Meets Quarterly) – Second Tuesday, every 3 months, 12-1 p.m. Register here.