{"id":8017,"date":"2025-10-15T17:08:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T17:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/southernoh\/?post_type=jdrf_event&#038;p=8017"},"modified":"2026-05-07T16:51:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:51:24","slug":"breakthrough-t1d-cincinnatians-of-the-year-gala-2026","status":"publish","type":"jdrf_event","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/southernoh\/events\/breakthrough-t1d-cincinnatians-of-the-year-gala-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough T1D Cincinnatians of the Year Gala 2026"},"author":1311,"featured_media":9205,"template":"","event-categories":[5],"class_list":["post-8017","jdrf_event","type-jdrf_event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","jdrf_event_category-gala"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Breakthrough T1D Cincinnatians of the Year Gala 2026 - Southern Ohio Chapter<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/southernoh\/events\/breakthrough-t1d-cincinnatians-of-the-year-gala-2026\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Breakthrough T1D Cincinnatians of the Year Gala 2026 - Southern Ohio Chapter\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"42nd Cincinnatian of the Year Gala Wild For A Cure Honoring: Orlando Brown Jr., Cincinnati Bengals  Know Before You Go: We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Cincinnatian of the Year Gala honoring Super Bowl Champion and Cincinnati Bengal, Orlando Brown Jr. In advance of the event, we wanted to share important details to help you plan your evening and enjoy a memorable experience. Please review the information below prior to arrival.       Event Details Date: Saturday, May 10, 2026 Theme: Wild for a Cure Attire: Formal attire with a tasteful touch of the wild encouraged Venue: First Financial Center (formerly Duke Energy Convention Center) Address: 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (5th &amp; Elm)       Arrival &amp; Parking Due to ongoing construction and changes to the surrounding footprint at the First Financial Center, valet operations are unfortunately not feasible this year. We\u2019ve worked closely with the First Financial Center and the City of Cincinnati to provide convenient alternative options for guests.  Parking &amp; Transportation Options: Dedicated Rideshare Drop-Off A clearly marked rideshare drop-off zone will be available at the Elm Street Plaza entrance. \ud83d\udccd 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (5th &amp; Elm) Validated Garage Parking + Shuttle Service Validated parking will be available at the 84.51\u00b0 Parking Garage, with complimentary continuous shuttle service via GEST carts throughout the evening. Please utilize the 5th Street entrance. \ud83d\udccd 120 W. 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Additional Nearby Garages https:\/\/www.3cdc.org\/where-to-park\/ Stay the Night Hyatt Regency Cincinnati 151 W. Fifth Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 The Hyatt Regency is located just a short distance from the First Financial Center. Please allow extra time for parking and arrival so you can enjoy the full event experience.       Evening Schedule Event Timeline 6:00 PM \u2013 Cocktail Reception &amp; Silent Auction 7:30 PM \u2013 Dinner &amp; Program 8:00 PM \u2013 Live Auction &amp; Fund A Cure 9:00 PM \u2013 After Party featuring Naked Karate Girls We encourage guests to arrive during cocktail hour to enjoy the full experience and explore the silent auction.       Auction &amp; Giving Our silent auction will be open during cocktail hour and will close shortly after the program begins. Mobile bidding will be utilized, and instructions will be provided via text message and at check-in. Additional opportunities to support Breakthrough T1D, including our Fund A Cure moment, will take place throughout the evening. Back by popular demand: Enter our Golden Paddle Sweepstakes for the chance to win ONE of four qualifying live auction items, excluding the Orlando Brown Jr. Suite Experience.       Additional Information   Please check in upon arrival; no printed ticket is required.  If you have dietary restrictions or accessibility needs, please contact us in advance so we can best accommodate you.  Guests attending as part of a hosted table are encouraged to share this information with their fellow attendees.  If you have any questions before the event, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. call or text us at (513) 978-6671. We are truly grateful for your support of Breakthrough T1D and our mission to improve the lives of those living with type 1 diabetes. 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