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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.
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.
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What’s Coming Up: Events to Connect, Celebrate, and Support T1D
🍲La Soupe Teen Cooking Class đź“Ť La Soupe, Cincinnati, OH🗓️ July 24 đź•” 2:00 PM Teens ages 12 and up are invited to join this fun, hands-on cooking class at La Soupe! Class size is limited to 12 students (minimum…
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Get to Know Your Breakthrough T1D Ride Coaches – Team SOCO!
Breakthrough T1D™ Ride welcomes cyclists of all skill levels. By joining one of our Rides, you will enjoy an experience unlike any other. With breathtaking destination rides and a virtual option with Breakthrough T1D My Ride for flexibility to choose from,…
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Wild About Warriors: T1D Meet-Up & Book Launch at the Africa Center
T1D Meet-Up & Book Launch Get ready for a wild celebration! Join us on May 10th from 3–6 PM at the Africa Event Center, right next to the Columbus Zoo, for an unforgettable afternoon. Feed the giraffes, get your face painted,…
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Honoring Jordan: Turning Tragedy into Awareness and Action
Turning Tragedy into Awareness and Action  Our daughter, Jordan, was a vibrant, funny, and uniquely creative 21-year-old. A senior at the University of Cincinnati, she was pursuing a degree in Substance Abuse Counseling, driven by a deep desire to help…
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Blood Sugar Balance with Kristie Lambert – 2025: A New Year, A New You
The content below is provided by Kristie Lambert, MSN, APRN Kristie Lambert is an Adult Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Endocrinology. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Toledo and then earned her Master’s of…
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