Upstate New York Chapter
Events
Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
Breakthrough T1D Community Summit: Saratoga Springs
The Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, NY
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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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
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T1D Connections Program & Local Support Resources
We have multiple options to provide support to those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or caring for children with T1D. Through the T1D Connections Program, Breakthrough T1D Upstate New York provides in-person and virtual support groups for our community…
Jesserer Strong: Jane and Louise’s Lives with T1D
On June 8, 2025, our type 1 diabetes (T1D) community will come together in Rochester, NY at Breakthrough T1D Walk, Seabreeze. Jesserer Strong is one of the many teams that will be in attendance to celebrate our collective impact through…
2025 Breakthrough T1D Syracuse Gala: An Evening of Inspiration
On May 3, 2025, the Syracuse community gathered at the Breakthrough T1D Syracuse Gala presented by KeyBank in support of our mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications. Marriott Syracuse…
Breakthrough T1D Walk, Druthers: What to Expect
We’re thrilled you’ve joined our Breakthrough T1D™ Walk and can’t wait to see you this Sunday, May 18th at Druthers Brewing Company. Walk day is all about celebrating our T1D champions—here is what you need to know to make the most…
Improving Lives at the 2025 Breakthrough T1D Rochester Gala
The Rochester, NY community rallied for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) in a big way on March 29, 2025 at the Breakthrough T1D Rochester Gala presented by West Herr Auto Group. By the evening’s end, Gala sponsors & attendees raised over…
“Diabetes doesn’t need to get in the way of your dreams”: Brennan Hoelperl shares his story
“My name is Brennan Hoelperl. I am graduating from McQuaid Jesuit High School this June and will be playing NCAA Division 1 Men’s Volleyball at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT in the fall, majoring in Biology. I started playing…
Funding Cures for T1D at the Breakthrough T1D Buffalo Gala 2025
On March 8, 2025, at the Breakthrough T1D Buffalo Gala presented by West Herr Auto Group, we celebrated the Buffalo, NY community for their commitment to our mission of accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes…
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Denise Nicastro
Market Director, Northeastern NY
Matthew Steffen
Market Director, Central & Western NY
Danielle Unser Slater
Development Manager, Walk
Brielle Commisso-Logan
Development Coordinator
Marianna Seefeldt
Development Coordinator, Community Engagement
Amanda Wickmark
Development Coordinator, Signature Events
Thank You to Our Partners
Our corporate partners take raising funds and awareness for T1D research to new heights.
Tops Friendly Markets
Albany Med Health System
Hoffman Car Wash
Gallagher
West Herr Auto Group
Contact Us
Mail and Donations Address
PO Box 5053
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5053
