Western and Central Pennsylvania Chapter

Your local chapter serves as the hub of Breakthrough T1D information and events in your area. We’re here to help. Connect with us to find support, community and ways to join the fight to end T1D.

Events

Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.

"When I was diagnosed with T1D 30 years ago, my family didn't know anything about diabetes. Breakthrough T1D not only reached out to us offering support when we needed it most but equally as important, Breakthrough T1D had a research plan to make my life better until they find the Cure. As an adult, Breakthrough T1D has taught me how to be an Advocate for myself and provided me with support, webinars and resources for when I suffer from burnout."

Tiffany Merovich-Winter

Fellow T1D and Member of the Western PA Breakthrough T1D Family

Get Involved

Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

Get Support

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.

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News

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Are you ready to challenge yourself and make a meaningful impact in the fight against type 1 diabetes (T1D)? Breakthrough T1D offers two exhilarating opportunities in 2025 to push your limits and support groundbreaking research: the Breakthrough T1D Ride program…

Ride Run

Breakthrough T1D Western & Central PA is proud to honor The Salvo Family at the 2025 Central PA Gala for their unshakable commitment toward making life better for all those impacted by T1D.  As we celebrate The Salvo Family as…

Signature Events

  The Western and Central Pennsylvania Chapter is proud to nominate Joe Ferris for the distinguished Carol and Erwin Lurie Volunteer Award, which recognizes volunteers whose dedication to the volunteer-staff partnership has significantly advanced the organization’s mission and strategic priorities…

Awareness Volunteers

Join Us At The Pittsburgh Breakthrough T1D Summit! We are excited to announce the upcoming Pittsburgh Community Summit is an educational event designed to empower individuals living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), their families, and the broader community. This summit…

Awareness

Join Us at the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit! Get ready for a powerful day of connection, education, and empowerment at the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit! Whether you’re living with type 1 diabetes, caring for someone who is, or simply looking…

Support

Leadership

Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

Becky Withrow

Executive Director

Carling Nolan

Development Director

Terry Koontz

Development Director

Melissa Fereday

Development Manager

Lee Salsbury

Development Manager, Walk

Kristina Howell

Development Manager, Community Engagement

Paul Himes

Development Coordinator

Lorynn Watt

Development Assistant

Contact Us

501 Martindale Street
Suite 670
Pittsburgh, PA, 15212

412-471-1414

412-471-1417

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 5077
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5077