Breakthrough T1D Southern California Hawai’i November Newsletter
Breakthrough T1D Walk
- San Diego Walk, Sunday, November 3rd 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 9th 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 16th at the Imperial Valley College track & field.
- Register here.
- Los Angeles Walk, Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at the Rose Bowl Stadium.
- Register here. For any questions, please contact Sue Pietrzak.
- Temecula Valley Walk, Spring 2025
- This walk is graciously sponsored by Pechanga Resort & Casino! Registration information coming soon. For any questions, contact Catrina Cooper.
Encourage your friends and family to join your team for this fun, impactful event. Together, we are a force for change. Thank you for your ongoing dedication and support. We can’t wait to walk with you!
Save the Date for the Orange County One Night Gala
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.
Save the Date for the San Diego One Night Gala
Please join event chairs Megan Faulkner and Katie Mardikian for a night of groove and giving. The 70’s themed evening will include a silent and live auction, our meaningful Fund a Cure program and a live tribute band, featuring music by The Doors.
Come celebrate with us on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at Pendry San Diego and let’s “Break on Through to the Other Side” of type 1 diabetes!
For more information, or to purchase tickets or sponsorships, please visit our website. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jen Haber.
The 2025 Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress will be held July 7–9 in Washington, D.C., bringing together over 160 youth (ages 4–17) from across the U.S. and beyond. Participants will engage with Members of Congress and Federal leaders to share their experiences with T1D and advocate for important issues.
Applications are open online now through November 24, 2024, here.
Breakthrough T1D Ride
Interested in riding? We still have one destination left and the MyRide option.
The final destination ride of the season is Amelia Island, FL on December 5-8.
My Ride lets you participate on your own terms: ride indoors, outdoors, solo, or with friends. You set your course and goals. Throughout the season, connect with the community through pop-up challenges, organized rides, and T1D forums. With no registration fee or fundraising minimum, you can join anytime.
For more information visit the ride website here or contact Catrina Cooper.
Honolulu Marathon Weekend
The Merrie Mile is a fun one-mile race in Waikiki, followed by a beach party. Kids of all ages can participate, as long as they have a registered adult with them. The course, named after King Kalakaua (the “Merrie Monarch”), begins near Kapiolani Park and finishes at Queens Beach. After crossing the finish line, participants are invited to a beach festival for medals, food, and drinks.
Click here to learn more and secure your spot! If you have any further questions, please contact Chelsee Duran.
Since its founding over 25 years ago, the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) has provided nearly $3.5 billion for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, leading to major breakthroughs like automated insulin delivery systems and therapies that delay T1D onset. Currently, the program funds $160 million annually to the NIH, but this support expires on December 31, 2024. T1D advocates in Congress are rallying support to renew the program, and we need your help to urge your Members of Congress to sign onto bipartisan letters supporting this vital funding.
Your voice and advocacy are crucial in securing continued federal investment in T1D research, helping to make our vision of a world without T1D possible. Urge your Members of Congress to sign the SDP letters of support TODAY!
Upcoming Chapter Events
- T1D Adult Walk & Talk – Meet adults with T1D for easy hikes in So Cal.
- OC – Angel Stadium – Sat., November 9th 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.
- 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 8th, 9am via Zoom. Register here.
- San Diego East County In-Person Coffee – October 17th, 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 2nd Friday of the month, 12-1pm, Zoom. Register here.
- T1D Family Day – Saturday, November 23rd, 9:00AM at the Los Angeles Zoo. Register here.
- Jenni Kayne Shopping Giveback Event – Saturday, November 2nd, 10am – 6pm. Shop your favorite Jenni Kayne styles, with 15% of sales going towards Breakthrough T1D. For any questions, contact Jules Kronberger.
- T1D Family Holiday Celebrations
- San Diego – December 1st at the Mission Valley Library. More details and invite coming soon. Contact Deanna Kasper for any questions.
- Los Angeles – December 7th at the Santa Monica Main Library. More details coming soon. Contact Rachel Spidell for any questions.
- Rufus the Bear Party—Saturday, January 11. More details coming soon. Contact Deanna Kasper for any questions.
