Breakthrough T1D Southern California & Hawai’i April Newsletter

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What an Unforgettable Night in Venice!

With your help, we raised over $960,000 at the Breakthrough T1D One Night in Venice Gala on Saturday, March 15!

We are so grateful for everyone who made this evening possible! Thank you for your support, donations, and dedication!

Want to know what a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D) would feel like? Here’s a link to the video we shared at the gala.
There’s still time to help us reach our goal! If you are interested in supporting our efforts, please donate to our Fund A Cure page here.

 All of the fabulous photos taken by our photographer, John Watkins, are now posted on our Facebook page here. Be sure to add us if you haven’t already. We greatly appreciate your support and can’t wait for our 2026 Gala!

Save the Date for San Diego One Night Gala

Join Us for the One Night of Groove and Giving! The 70’s themed evening will include hosted cocktails, a gourmet three-course dinner, exciting silent and live auctions, our meaningful Fund a Cure program and a live tribute band, featuring music by The Doors.

For more information, to purchase tickets or sponsorships, or to make a donation to our auction or Fund A Cure, please visit our website. If you are interested in joining our committee or you have any questions, please reach out to Jen Haber!

We hope you will celebrate with us on Saturday, April 26th as we “Break on Through to the Other Side” of type 1 diabetes!

Thank You to Our Los Angeles Community!

Thank you to all the walkers that joined us for Breakthrough T1D Walk, Los Angeles on March 15, 2025. We were able to raise over $400,000 to fund research for more therapies and cures for those with T1D.

 

A special shoutout to our top fundraisers and teams! Thank you!

Top Individuals: Lauren Berliner, Doug Axel, Tessa Wick

Top Teams: Lauren’s Lollipops, Griffin Gone Fishin’ for A Cure!!, Team Axel

 

Congratulations to everyone who has hit their fundraising goal! The Walk page is still active and we will be accepting donations until June 30, 2025.

 

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

Breakthrough T1D Walk

The Breakthrough T1D Walk brings together thousands to support a brighter future for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It’s a chance for individuals, families, businesses, and communities to make a real impact. Join us at one of our Southern California Walks—choose your location and register today!
  • Temecula Valley Community Walk, Saturday, May 31st at the Maurice Car’rie Winery
  • San Diego Walk, Nov. 2nd, at NTC Park at Liberty Station
    • Registration information coming soon. For any questions, contact Deanna Kasper.
  • Orange County Walk, Nov. 16th, at Angel Stadium
    • Registration information coming soon. For any questions, contact Lauren Christ.

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!

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.

Announcing registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open for our inaugural San Diego Golf Tournament! The event will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach.

We’ve partnered with one of San Diego’s premier private courses to create an unforgettable day of golf. The event will culminate in a cocktail reception with delicious food, networking opportunities, and a chance to connect with the community. By participating, you will be directly supporting life-changing research for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Your involvement—whether as a sponsor, donor, or participant—will help drive critical progress toward finding cures for T1D, all while enjoying a top-tier charity golf experience.

We invite you to contribute by becoming a sponsor, donating silent auction items, providing tournament supplies, or simply registering to play. Your generosity will make a lasting impact.

A Special Thanks:
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our Tournament Chairs, Adrienne Cipparone, Brenda Daly, and Matt Tranchina, as well as all the members of the Golf Committee, whose vision, passion, and commitment have made this event possible, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their leadership.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jen Haber at JHaber@BT1D.org.

 

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 7-8
  • Santa Fe, NM—August 21-24
  • Cape Cod, MA—September 11-14
  • Coeur d’Alene, ID—September 25-28
  • Amelia Island, FL—December 4-7

Register for a ride near you here. For any questions or more information, please reach out to Judy Parra.

The Breakthrough T1D Community Summit is an educational and networking opportunity for all those impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). It will bring our community together to learn from T1D experts, hear about the latest breakthroughs in T1D research, meet vendor exhibitors, connect with others impacted by T1D, and more. We look forward to having you join us! Registration is required.
  • Orange County
    • April 27th, 9 a.m. at Oasis Senior Center
    • Keynote speaker will be Charlie Kimball, who is the first licensed driver with type 1 diabetes in the history of IndyCar and currently drives the No. 4 Chevrolet for A.J. Foyt Racing in the NTT IndyCar Series.
    • Register here.
    • For more information email Jules Kronberger.
  • Santa Barbara
  •  San Diego
    • May 17th, 8 a.m. at UCSD Altman Clinical & Translational Research Institute
    • Register here.
    • For more information email Deanna Kasper.
  • Los Angeles

Upcoming Chapter Events

In Person Events

  • T1D Park Meetup, Hawai’i—Saturday, April 12, 11:00 a.m., at Kipapa Neighborhood Park. Register here.
  • ¡Encuentro en Español con el Oso Rufus!—Saturday, April 12, 1:00 p.m., at Rady’s Children’s Hospital Education & Office Building. Registrar aqui.
  • North County Parent Meetup—Tuesday, April 15 6:00 p.m., at C3 Bank Conference Room in Encinitas. Register here.
  • Morning with Rufus—Saturday, April 19, 9:00 a.m., at Rady’s Children’s Pediatric Care in Murrieta & Riverside County. Register here.
  • T1D Social, SD—Saturday, April 26, 3:00 p.m., at North Park Brewery. Register here.
  • South Bay Parent Meetup—Wednesday, April 30, 6:00 p.m., at Starbucks inside the Chula Vista Shopping Center, 555 Broadway, Chula Vista. Register here.

Virtual Events

By: Akane Sanchez