{"id":15192,"date":"2026-08-06T17:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T17:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/?p=15192"},"modified":"2026-08-06T18:58:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T18:58:26","slug":"breakthrough-t1d-san-diego-and-hawaii-august-newsletter-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/2026\/08\/06\/breakthrough-t1d-san-diego-and-hawaii-august-newsletter-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough T1D San Diego and Hawai\u02bbi August Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">A monthly guide to what\u2019s happening in your Breakthrough T1D Community<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/events\/breakthrough-t1d-tee-it-up-for-type-1-diabetes-golf-tournament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14996 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/06\/SD1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"624\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/06\/SD1-1.png 624w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/06\/SD1-1-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\u201cTee It Up\u201d to Support T1D Research<\/h3>\n<p>We are on a mission to power new breakthroughs in T1D research! Whether it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re just three months away from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/events\/breakthrough-t1d-tee-it-up-for-type-1-diabetes-golf-tournament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tee It Up for T1D Golf Tournament<\/a><\/strong>, and excitement is building for what promises to be another incredible day of golf, community, and impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Monday, October 19, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to enjoy a memorable day on the course, connect with fellow supporters, or showcase your company&#8217;s commitment to making a difference, <strong>now is the time to get involved.<\/strong> Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels, offering meaningful recognition while directly supporting Breakthrough T1D&#8217;s mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs for everyone living with type 1 diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>For registration, sponsorship information, and event details, visit our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/events\/breakthrough-t1d-tee-it-up-for-type-1-diabetes-golf-tournament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event website here<\/a><\/strong> or contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:JHaber@Breakthrought1d.org\">Jen Haber<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.walk.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiego\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15193 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/07\/SD2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/07\/SD2.png 619w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/07\/SD2-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Help Us Transform Life with T1D<\/h3>\n<p>We are kicking off Walk season with at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/events\/breakthrough-t1d-walk-san-diego-hype-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Breakthrough T1D Walk, San Diego HYPE Party<\/strong><\/a><strong>! <\/strong>Join us to learn more and get excited for the Walk in November.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday, September 19 at 10:30 a.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Dave &amp; Buster\u2019s \u2013 San Diego<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Walk.BreakthroughT1D.org\/SanDiego\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Register your team today for the main event!<\/strong><\/a> Join us for an inspiring day of community and raising funds for breakthroughs in T1D research:<\/p>\n<p><strong>When: <\/strong>Saturday, November 14, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <\/strong>NTC Park at Liberty Station<\/p>\n<p>We are also in the process of building Walk Committees to assist with these events and we need you. Contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:SKearney@BT1D.org\">Samantha Ecks Kearney<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>if you are interested in joining.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ride.breakthrought1d.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/03\/LA3.2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/03\/LA3.2.jpg 975w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/03\/LA3.2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/03\/LA3.2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Ride Packages are still available!<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s time for <strong>Breakthrough T1D Ride<\/strong>, where every pedal stroke powers research, advocacy, and support to improve lives until we find a cure! <strong>Breakthrough T1D Ride,<\/strong> <strong>2026 <\/strong>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\u2019s no better time to find your Ride community.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations and good luck to the following Ride participants who will be attending The Cascades, WA Ride from August 27-30:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jeffrey Schwedock (Coach)<\/li>\n<li>Jeffrey Bowser<\/li>\n<li>Jesse Berghoefer<\/li>\n<li>Kaye Coates<\/li>\n<li>Kimberly Krenek<\/li>\n<li>Laura Mecoy<\/li>\n<li>Paul Shapiro<\/li>\n<li>Cary Walker<\/li>\n<li>Colin Tanigawa<\/li>\n<li>Devin Tanigawa<\/li>\n<li>Benicio Viramontes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>WE RIDE ON to power T1D breakthroughs!<\/p>\n<p>Where will you ride? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.breakthrought1d.org\/site\/SPageServer?pagename=ride_homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For questions or more information about Breakthrough T1D Endurance opportunities, contact <a href=\"mailto:JParra@BreakthroughT1D.org\"><strong>Judy Parra.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15194 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/07\/SD3-Copy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/07\/SD3-Copy.png 434w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/07\/SD3-Copy-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Volunteer and Make a Difference!<\/h3>\n<p>Interested in taking your involvement with Breakthrough T1D to the next level? Volunteers have been a critical part of our movement since day one of this organization, and we would love for you to join us!<\/p>\n<p>Learn more and sign up on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our website here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured Volunteer Position: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Outreach Ambassador volunteers play a vital role in supporting newly diagnosed individuals and families, helping connect them to Breakthrough T1D at a critical moment. We are looking for caring and empathetic individuals to join this team and ensure that no one faces a new T1D diagnosis alone.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact<strong> <a href=\"mailto:CCooper@Breakthrought1d.org\">Catrina Cooper.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14946 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/06\/SD5.png\" alt=\"Upcoming Events\" width=\"624\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/06\/SD5.png 624w, https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/155\/2026\/06\/SD5-300x119.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"Heading1Char\">Join us In-Person or Online<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>In Person Events<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Family Park Meet-Up at Kipapa Park, O<\/strong><strong>\u02bb<\/strong><strong>ahu <\/strong>\u2013 Saturday, August 22 at 12 p.m. HST at Kipapa Park (95-439 Kuahelani Avenue, Mililani, HI 96789). Join us for a casual afternoon of connection, play, and community at our upcoming volunteer-led family meet-up.<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/events\/t1d-family-park-meet-up-at-kipapa-park-oahu\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> RSVP Here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Adult Happy Hour &#8211; <\/strong>Saturday, August 22 at 5 p.m. PDT at Cardiff Beach Bar @ Tower 13 (2633 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92007). Join Breakthrough T1D for a fun and relaxed Adult Happy Hour bringing our community together! This event is open to individuals 18 and older. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/events\/adult-happy-hour\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSVP Here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>South Bay Adult and Parent Coffee Chat<\/strong> &#8211; Wednesday, August 26<strong>,<\/strong> 5:30 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 hosts, Rosa and Andrea, and connect with our T1D Community. This is a recurring event on the last Wednesday of every month. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/events\/south-bay-parent-meetup-8-26\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSVP Here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lunch With Rufus<\/strong> \u2013 Saturday, October 3 at 12 p.m. PDT at Rady Children&#8217;s Hospital Education Office Building (7960 Birmingham Drive, San Diego, CA 92123). In partnership with Rady Children\u2019s Health, join us for a fun-filled Lunch with Rufus at the annual Diabetes Education &amp; Technology Fair. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/sandiegocahawaii\/events\/lunch-with-rufus-diabetes-education-technology-fair\/?lang=en\">Save the Date!<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Virtual Events<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Virtual Community Summit<\/strong> \u2013 Breakthrough T1D\u2019s 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 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/t1d-community\/summits\/#community-summitreg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask the Therapist Monthly <\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Last Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Register<span style=\"color: #002bff\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #002bff\"><a style=\"color: #002bff\" href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/mH2-HjUxRXavv3DZE3teiw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask the Endo Monthly <\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Third Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJMkcuGtqD8qHdBf4UrmmN_11ExwRjt4f6dJ#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002bff\">here.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>E-Meet &amp; Greets: Monthly Zoom Meet-Ups<\/strong> \u2013 Rotating Wednesdays, 12 p.m.\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJwtdeusrTkjG9Kus20U-h5-EzZJKiXZi_jW?_ga=2.34413921.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parents and Caregivers of Children with T1D Under the Age of 5 **meets at 1 p.m.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/aCkSO1U4Qy-3_w2dcFgbyQ#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parents and Caregivers of Children with T1D Ages 5-12<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJwpdOuhqzIvG9I47I8QS719G3a0w9L3DJSe?_ga=2.35452385.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parents and Caregivers of Children with T1D Ages 13-21\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJAof-6oqTMvGtW9gna-DTXnuw14S7ooHOws?_ga=2.29686271.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adults Living with T1D\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Reuni\u00f3n Virtual Para Adultos y Familias con Diabetes Tipo 1 en Espa\u00f1ol<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJMqd--pqD0jGdb1RASd25Q2gJqRve9sMBml?_ga=2.71088592.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuni\u00f3n \u202f\u2013 Segundo Mi\u00e9rcoles <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZYlcOmrqzksH93CQRUQH5fL-p8hagjml9pg#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuni\u00f3n \u2013 Cuarto Viernes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>T1D Teen Connect Monthly Meetup<\/strong> \u2013 Third Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Register<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJItdO6hrDIqHddHr5r3l65m3CymviBVEHDW?_ga=2.63247855.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Virtual Parent Meetup<\/strong> \u2013 First Thursdays, 6 p.m. Register <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/jn2UkalsTPGvlLOhQO9TZA#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>T1D &amp; Neurodivergent Support Group <\/strong>&#8211; Second Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Register <span style=\"color: #002bff\"><a style=\"color: #002bff\" href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/9mG4Ks66Ti-AIbGPW-qqUA#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>T1D Dads Barbershop Talk<\/strong> \u2013 Every 3 months on the Second Friday of the month, 12-1 p.m. Register <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZUqdu-hrTIjHtI5L_Fy82pUl11Oc3pBTBHh?_ga=2.105764547.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>T1D Partner Support Group\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Last Tuesday, every other month, 6-7 p.m. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZUpc-uorTkiEtypkZWS1poT0b72PjeSRpth%20?_ga=2.39646947.1770202150.1707934780-626293340.1690307439#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002bff\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grandparents E-Meet &amp; Greet (Meets Quarterly) <\/strong>&#8211; Second Tuesday, every 3 months, 12-1 p.m. Register <a href=\"https:\/\/breakthrought1d-org.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/S0D0j_aFQAeIdTxoynUEQQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002bff\">here.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A monthly guide to what\u2019s happening in your Breakthrough T1D Community \u201cTee It Up\u201d to Support T1D Research We are on a mission to power new breakthroughs in T1D research! 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