Breakthrough T1D Community Summit: Fort Lauderdale
Nova Southeastern University, Carl DeSantis Building, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Southeast Florida Chapter
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Lilly Pulitzer: Shop to Support!
Lilly Pulitzer: Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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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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Become a Volunteer for the Palm Beach Walk!
Volunteer Opportunities in Palm Beach County: October 24 We are actively recruiting volunteers for the Palm Beach Walk on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. Shifts run from early setup through teardown, most last a…
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T1D Discovery Day at the Museum of Discovery and Science hosted by Joe DiMaggio
Families from across our South Florida T1D community came together for a day of science, connection, and fun at the Museum of Discovery and Science. From the explosive excitement of the KABOOM! Science Show to exploring the museum, sharing light…
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Applications are open for the 2026–2027 Youth Ambassador Program
Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Breakthrough T1D Southeast Florida Youth Ambassador Program. Are you living with type 1 diabetes and looking to build leadership skills, make lifelong friendships, and make a difference in your community? This program was…
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Join the Outreach Ambassador Team!
If you’re interested in supporting individuals and families impacted by type 1 diabetes in a meaningful, but very manageable way becoming an Outreach Ambassador may be the perfect volunteer role for you! We are currently recruiting Outreach Ambassadors in our Florida Territory.…
T1D Support
Thank you to Kaizen Food Company!
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…
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Your Illumination Gala Evite is Here!
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…
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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. Adriana Carrillo
South Florida Board Vice President
Justin Schmidt
South Florida Board Nominating and Board Development Chair
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