Youth Ambassadors

Western and Central Pennsylvania Chapter

The Western PA Youth Ambassador Program is open to any child or teen between the ages of 4-17 who has type 1 diabetes. Youth Ambassadors are the face of the Western Pennsylvania Chapter, and they play a key role in helping us with stewardship, education, advocacy, and more!

The Youth Ambassador Program for Breakthrough T1D Western PA empowers young leaders to develop leadership skills while supporting fundraising and awareness efforts for Breakthrough T1D. Youth Ambassadors will be selected to represent Breakthrough T1D in their communities and will support the Breakthrough T1D vision of a world without T1D.

If you are between the ages of 4-17 and would like to:

Speak in front of audience
Volunteer to support and represent Breakthrough T1D at events
Socialize with other T1D kids or teens
Make a DIFFERENCE!

… then the Youth Ambassador Program is for you!

What does it take to be a Youth Ambassador?

Ages 4-17 years old
Living with type 1 diabetes
Be willing to share his/her personal story in front of small/large groups
Complete monthly tasks as coordinated by Breakthrough T1D Outreach Staff
Have a positive outlook on life and diabetes
Ability to communicate with Breakthrough T1D Staff
Obtain parental permission

If you or your child would like to join the Youth Ambassador program and work with other young leaders to spread awareness and help turn Type One into Type None, please contact Jamie Kerr at jkerr@BreakthroughT1D.org or 412-258-1323! If you have any questions about the Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador Program or would like a Youth Ambassador at your Breakthrough T1D event or fundraiser, please also contact Jamie!

Thank you to the 23 children and young adults who serve as the current Breakthrough T1D Western PA Youth Ambassadors!
Kathryn Talerico
Laura Pearlman
Cassidy Byrnes
Benjamin Nettleton
Kate Clark
Clifford Montgomery
Joey Trinkala
Kyla Cerminara
Kaylee Deutsch
Brooke Bischak
Emilee Green
Logan Koon
Sarah Witherall
Joseph Seifried
Lyndsay Bischak
Lindsay Kivlan
Abbey Miklos
Ethan Stenger
Ambyr Clay
Addison Golembiewski
Maggie Montgomery
Graeme Bish
Mikenne Miller