LA One Night Gala

The Breakthrough T1D LA One Night Gala was a huge success, raising over $1,000,000 for T1D research! Thank you to our guests, honorees, sponsors, volunteers, our emcee, Frank Buckley, and our entertainer, Justin Willman, who all contributed to the success of what was truly an inspirational and magical evening! 

Although the Gala is over, we want to remind you that Fund A Cure remains open. If you were unable to donate during the event but feel inspired to contribute, you can make a 100% tax-deductible donation at this link.

Orange County One Night Gala

SAVE THE DATE

Under the leadership of Co-Chairs, Michi Arena, Cathie Lawler and Bill Peters, the 2025 Orange County One Night Gala will take place at the elegant Pendry Newport Beach on Saturday, March 15th, 2025!

We are thrilled to honor Linda Young, along with the entire Elite OC Productions team, for their numerous contributions to Breakthrough T1D and the incredible impact they’ve had in the T1D community!

For more information, or to purchase tickets or sponsorships, please visit our website.

If you are interested in joining our committee, please reach out to Alex Hines.

Santa Barbara Community Walk

Thank you to Robyn Laguette, the volunteers, team captains, and walkers that joined us for the Breakthrough T1D Community One Walk in Santa Barbara on Saturday, September 28. We raised over $36,000 and still climbing to fund research for more therapies and cures for those with T1D.

Congratulations to everyone who has hit their fundraising goal! The Walk page is still active and you can continue to fundraise until 12/31/2024.

Checks can be mailed to:
Breakthrough T1D Southern California Chapter
ATTN: Santa Barbara Walk
P.O. Box 5070, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5070

OR

Submit your checks via the new One Walk App!

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Breakthrough T1D Walk

• San Diego Walk, Sunday, November 3^rd at NTC Park in Liberty Station. Register here.
  • Register to volunteer on Walk Day here. For any questions, please contact Deanna Kasper.

• Orange County Walk, Saturday, November 9^th at Angel Stadium. Register here.
  • Register to volunteer on Walk Day here. For any questions, please contact Akane Sanchez.

• Imperial Valley Community Walk, Saturday, November 16^th at the Imperial Valley College track & field. Register here.

• Los Angeles Walk, Saturday, March 15^th, 2025 at the Rose Bowl Stadium. Register here. For any questions, please contact Sue Pietrzak.

Breakthrough T1D Ride

Interested in riding? We still have three destinations left as well as the MyRide option.

The destination rides left are:

• Death Valley, CA – Oct. 24-27
• Amelia Island, FL – Dec. 5-8

My Ride allows you to participate in your own way: indoors on a trainer, outdoors on your bike, with friends or at an event near you. You choose your course and set your own goals. Throughout the season, we’ll provide opportunities to connect with others in the community through pop-up fitness and fundraising challenges as well as organized cycling and T1D related forums and opportunities to celebrate your accomplishments. With no registration fee or fundraising minimum, you can join Breakthrough T1D My Ride at any time.

For more information visit the ride website here or contact Catrina Cooper.

Honolulu Marathon Weekend

Discover the excitement of our inaugural Honolulu Marathon Weekend and register today!

• This is a fun one-mile race in Waikiki followed by a beach party.
• Children of all ages are welcome to run the Merrie Mile. All children must have a registered parent or guardian in the event with them.
• The race is after King Kalakaua, who was known as the Merrie Monarch. The one-mile course starts at the Kapiolani Park end of Kalakaua Avenue and the turnaround is by Kaiulani Ave.
• The course is out and back, starting on Monsarrat Avenue. The course heads west into Waikiki with the turnaround at 2424 Kalakaua Avenue. The finish line is at Queens Beach, the intersection of Monsarrat and Kalakaua.
• After your finish, you will be directed to the beach festival area to get your medal and post-race food and drinks.

Click here to learn more and secure your spot! If you have any further questions, please contact Chelsee Duran.

Upcoming Chapter Events

• T1D Adult Walk & Talk – Meet adults with T1D for easy hikes in So Cal.
  • OC – Castaways Park – Thurs., October 10^th at 9am. Register here.
• Virtual Community Summit – Breakthrough T1D’s Community Summits offer virtual educational sessions four times a year, to help you and your loved ones live well with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Register here.
• E-Meet & Greets: Monthly Zoom Meetups – Rotating Wednesdays, 12pm.
  • Parents and Caregivers of Children with T1D Under the Age of 5
  • Parents and Caregivers of Children with T1D Ages 5-12
  • Parents and Caregivers of Children with T1D Ages 13-21 
  • Adults Living with T1D 
• Reunión Virtual Para Adultos y Familias con Diabetes Tipo 1 en Español – Aprende más aquí.
• T1D Teen Connect Monthly Meetup – Third Wednesdays, 5-6pm. Register here.
• Southern CA Parent Meetup – Third Tuesdays, 6pm. Register here.
• T1D Caregivers Coffee Chat – October 8^th, 9am via Zoom. Register here.
• San Diego East County In-Person Coffee – October 17^th, 7pm. Starbucks, 2740 Fletcher Pkwy., El Cajon. Register here. 
• Hawai’i Parent Meetup – Last Thursday of the month, 5pm HST. Register here.
• Ask the Therapist Monthly Sessions – Fourth Tuesdays, 12pm-1pm. Register here.
• T1D Dads Barbershop Talk – Every 3 months on the 2^nd Friday of the month, 12-1pm, Zoom. Register here.
• T1D Holiday Party – December 1^st at the Mission Valley Library. More details and invite coming soon. Contact Deanna Kasper for any questions.