Mission Commander
Lisa Lye
Breakthrough T1D Naples Gala Mission: Possible – The Time is Now to Find a Cure
January 23, 2026, Naples, FL
5:30 pm (Eastern Time)
About
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: join us for an unforgettable evening for the 20th annual Breakthrough T1D Naples Gala on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the luxurious Naples Grande Beach Resort!
This high-stakes night begins with a lively cocktail reception, followed by a gourmet dinner, inspiring stories from the T1D community, and thrilling moments including an action-packed live auction, our signature Fund A Cure, and world-class entertainment from JKMC’s Manhattan Orchestra.
We’re on a daring mission—to help turn type 1 into type none, not only for the Southwest Florida families and adults living with T1D, but for everyone impacted by this disease across the nation. With your support, failure is not an option.
Together, we can make our mission possible!
Entertainment
Auctioneer
Rick Gallo
After Party Entertainment
JKMC's Manhattan Orchestra
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are pleased to share sponsorship opportunities for our Mission: Possible Gala. Sponsorship support is essential to underwrite the event’s costs, ensuring that every dollar raised the evening of the gala directly advances our mission. We invite you to review the sponsorship packet to learn more about the levels and benefits available: Sponsorship Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Be part of the action behind the scenes at the Mission: Possible Gala! Volunteers play a vital role in making the evening unforgettable—welcoming guests with red-carpet energy, assisting with auctions, and ensuring every detail runs smoothly. We rely on dedicated, resourceful individuals to help make our mission possible. Join us, and turn your time and talent into impact for everyone living with type 1 diabetes.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Taylor at Tnorman@BreakthroughT1D.org.
Sponsors
Elite Operative
Code Black
Ghost Protocol
Magazine & Newspaper
In-Kind
