South Bay and Central Valley 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.

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

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2025 Top T1D Advances: Full Speed Ahead As we begin the new year, we look back at 2025 and the exciting breakthroughs for type 1 diabetes (T1D). From cell therapy milestones and disease-modifying advances to Civica’s low-cost insulin and our…

Advocacy Fundraising Life with T1D Research

  Demystifying the pipeline of T1D therapies and devices: Turning ideas into reality Every new medical device, therapy, treatment, and drug—including those for type 1 diabetes (T1D)—goes through the drug development pipeline. And getting a new therapy or device from…

Awareness Fundraising General Life with T1D Research

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on type 1 diabetes (T1D) and the resilient people who face it. Building awareness and understanding about T1D is more important than…

Awareness Events Fundraising General Life with T1D National Diabetes Awareness Month Research

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…

Life with T1D Support

Leadership

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

Erin Durfee

Board President

Jason Skeoch

Board Vice President

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Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 1535
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-1535

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