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 One Night Gala will take place at the elegant Pendry Newport Beach on Saturday, March 15th, 2025! We are thrilled to share that Linda Young, along with the entire Elite OC Productions team, for her numerous contributions to Breakthrough T1D for 10 years!

The research advancements that have been made are not possible without your support, and we ask that you please consider supporting us this year; if you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity, all that is required at this time is your commitment, and funds can be paid at a later date. To review sponsorship opportunities, you can view our packet HERE; to secure your commitment, please email Alex Hines.

Should you be interested in donating to our auction efforts, we’d sincerely appreciate your support!  Your generosity is tremendously meaningful to us and will be gratefully appreciated by the T1D community. We hope to have all auction items secured by February 21, 2025.

For more information,  purchase tickets or sponsorships, or make a donation to our auction, please visit our website. Thank you for your support!

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.

Celebrate with us and let’s “Break on Through to the Other Side” of type 1 diabetes! Purchase your tickets, table or sponsorship by Friday, February 14^th, and you will be entered into a drawing to win a 2-Night Stay at Pendry San Diego! One winner will be notified on February 17^th.

For more information,  purchase tickets or sponsorships, or make a donation to our auction, please visit our website. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jen Haber.

Breakthrough T1D Walk

• Los Angeles Walk, Saturday, March 15^th at the Rose Bowl Stadium.
  • Register here. For any questions, please contact Sue Pietrzak.
• Temecula Valley Walk, Saturday, May 31^st at the Maurice Car’rie Winery
  • Register here. For any questions, contact Catrina Cooper our Community Walk Event Chair, Evelyn Rodriguez.

Breaking news! This year the Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)  Fore the Kids Golf Classic is moving to a new venue! Please save the date and join us on Monday, June 16, at Monarch Beach Golf Links. Monarch Beach Golf Links is an intriguing Orange County, CA, layout – one of only a handful of oceanfront golf courses throughout California. For sponsorship information or to be part of the Golf Planning committee chaired by Torrey DiRoberto and Jenny Rodriquez please reach out to Lauren Christ. Or to register for the tournament, visit our website here.

The 2025 Ride Season is Here!

The Breakthrough T1D Ride is a premier cycling event that brings together riders of all skill levels to fund groundbreaking research for type 1 diabetes. With multiple destination rides across the country, participants pedal for a cure while experiencing scenic routes, expert coaching, and an incredible sense of community.

The confirmed locations and dates are:

• La Cross, WI – August 7-10
• Coeur d’Alene, ID – September 25-28
• Amelia Island, FL – December 4-7

Two additional locations and dates are being finalized and will be announced soon. Registration details coming soon. For any questions or more information, please reach out to Judy Parra.

Upcoming Community Summits

• Orange County
  • April 27^th, 9 a.m. at Oasis Senior Center
  • Register here.
  • For more information email Jules Kronberger.
•  San Diego
  • May 17^th, 8 a.m. at UCSD Altman Clinical & Translational Research Institute
  • Register here.
  • For more information email Deanna Kasper.

Upcoming Chapter Events

In Person Events

• Afternoon with Rufus, SD – Feb, 8^th, 1 p.m. at Lawn Street Beach. Register here.
• South Bay Coffee Parent Meetup — Feb. 26^th, 6 p.m. at Starbucks, 555 Broadway, Chula Vista. Register here.
• North County Coffee Parent Meetup — Feb. 18^th, 6 p.m. at C3Bank, 850 S Coast Hwy 101. Encinitas. Register here.
• T1D Park Meetup, SD – Feb. 8^th, 9:30 a.m., at Carmel Valley Rec Center. Register here.
• Temecula Valley Coffee Chat – Jan. 25^th, 9 a.m. at The Press Espresso, 32115 Temecula Pkwy. Register here.
• Breakfast With Rufus, OC – Feb. 22^nd, 10 a.m., at the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center in Newport. Register here.

Virtual Events

• 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.
• Ask the Therapist Monthly  – Fourth Tuesdays, 12pm-1pm. Register here.
• Newly Diagnosed Ask the Endocrinologist – Third Wednesdays, 8-9am. Register here.
• T1D Dads Barbershop Talk – Every 3 months on the 2^nd Friday of the month, 12-1pm. Register here.
• T1D Partner Support Group – Last Tuesday, every 3 months, 6-7pm. Register here.
• T1D Caregivers Coffee Chat – Jan. 7th, 10am on Zoom. Register by emailing Jules Kronberger.