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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Smart devices, angry skin: The underside of diabetes tech Over the last decade, more people have been using wearable devices, which is good for the overall management of type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, with devices stuck to the skin for…

Awareness Fundraising General Life with T1D Research

For Claire Kosewic, the Breakthrough T1D Ride is more than a cycling event. It’s a personal challenge inspired by family and purpose. Originally from San Francisco and now living in Nashville, Claire works as a Homeless Prevention Clinical Case Manager,…

Fundraising

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 Awareness Fundraising Research

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 6830
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-6830

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