Southern Texas Chapter
Events
Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
We all have a story of how T1D has changed our lives. As a Breakthrough T1D advocate, I use my voice to tell lawmakers our story of living with T1D and why research must continue.
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Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
Photos
Our community in pictures. Taken from a few recent events.
News
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Byrd’s Eye View – February 2025
Earlier this month I was fortunate enough to join staff and volunteers from the Southern Texas Chapter, along with hundreds of others from around the country, at Breakthrough T1D’s annual One Conference in Phoenix. It was a wonderful few days…
Celebrating the holidays with T1D
The holiday season is upon us! The lights, the songs, the gifts, the food…and the stress. It can make this time of the year a little tricky for those of us with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Can you enjoy the…
Byrd’s Eye View – December 2024
As the year comes to a close, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your support, generosity, and dedication to Breakthrough T1D. Whether you gave your time, resources, or encouragement, your impact has been profound. The year 2024 will…
Preparation for Hurricane Season
Everyone needs to be prepared for natural disasters and other unexpected emergencies ─ but that’s especially true for anyone impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D). If you or anyone in your family has T1D, it is important that you…
Breakthrough T1D Walk Resource Center
Thank you for visiting our Breakthrough T1D One Walk Resource Center! Below please find materials to help you in your fundraising efforts. To download any of these tools, please click the link and save the file directly to your computer.…
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Rick Byrd
Executive Director
Deandrea Dillard
Associate Executive Director
Amanda Mounts
Market Director, South Central Texas
Jenna Medford
Market Director
Contact Us
1776 Yorktown
Suite 560
Houston, Texas, 77056
713-334-4400
713-334-4040
Mail and Donations Address
PO Box 5079
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5079
