Greater Orange County 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.
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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.

Photos

Our community in pictures. Taken from a few recent events.

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  • Our amazing youth ambassadors_Alex Hines
  • Gala Chairs and Honoree – Bill Peters, Linda_Alex Hines
  • Hoag sponsor table_Alex Hines
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Happy Holidays from all of us at the Breakthrough T1D Southern California and Hawai’i! Sending you wishes of comfort and joy, from this year to the next. Breakthrough T1D Walk We are beyond grateful for our incredible Orange County community…

Events Ride Run Signature Events Walk

Gala Los Angeles Tickets are still available for One Night Under the Stars, the Los Angeles Gala on October 25th at the elegant Ahmanson Ballroom at the Skirball Cultural Center. You won’t want to miss this incredible evening! Returning to…

Advocacy Awareness Events Fundraising Ride

  Join us for One Night Under the Stars, the Los Angeles Gala on October 25th at the elegant Ahmanson Ballroom at the Skirball Cultural Center. It will be an evening filled with inspiration, connection, and unforgettable entertainment. Returning to…

Events and Conferences Fundraising General Ride Run Signature Events Walk Your Way

  We’re less than three months away from our Los Angeles Gala One Night Under the Stars on October 25th – a celebration of the resiliency of the LA and T1D communities. Taking place at the beautiful Ahmanson Ballroom at…

Awareness Events and Conferences Fundraising General Life with T1D Ride Run Signature Events Support Walk

  Good luck to our incredible Southern California Ride participants heading to the La Crosse Ride in Wisconsin, August 7–10! We are so proud of your dedication—both in training and fundraising—as you ride toward T1D Breakthroughs. Your hard work and…

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Leadership

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

John Stoner

President, Board of Directors

David Ahn, MD

Mission Impact Volunteer, Board of Directors

Rose Bauss

NBDC Chair, Board of Directors

Kristan Hinman

Advocacy Team Chair, Board of Directors

Marie Hogan

Dream Guild President, Board of Directors

Samantha Markovitz

Community Engagement Chair, Board of Directors

Mark Oshima

Walk Event Chair, Board of Directors

Jenny Rodriquez

Golf Co-Chair, Board of Directors

Contact Us

30 Corporate Park
Ste 108
Irvine, CA, 92626

949-553-0363

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 5070
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5070

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