Southeast Florida 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.

Get Support

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

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You don’t have to give up pasta with T1D! We’re proud to have Kaizen Food Company as our Spark Signature Drink Sponsor for the Palm Beach Illumination Gala. Check out their three reasons pasta can still be on the menu…

Fundraising

The moment has finally arrived…our digital invitation is glowing your way! Get ready to step into a night where every light shines a little brighter — the Illumination Gala is set to radiate elegance, impact, and inspiration on January 31st…

Fundraising

We are excited to announce there will be a “Cure Diabetes” license plate available in the state of Florida! Proceeds from the Cure Diabetes license plate are equally distributed to the following organizations to support research for a cure for…

Fundraising

Exciting News!!! Thanks to two of our amazing youth volunteers and their moms, in the South Florida market, our Youth Ambassador program is back! We are launching in Miami and Fort Lauderdale as a pilot, with plans to make the…

Global Outreach

Leadership

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

Scott Meece

Palm Beach Board President

Pete Sandler

Palm Beach Board Vice President

Steve Ruby

Palm Beach Board Research Information Volunteer

Jim Gitkin

South Florida Board President

Dr. Adrianna Carrillo

South Florida Board Vice President

Justin Schmidt

South Florida Board Nominating and Board Development Chair

Contact Us

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 6832
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-6832

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