Western and Central New York Chapter

Some people support the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community with their time. Others support it with their voice. Kristen Aluzzi does both. For the past 35 years, she has lived with T1D while using her experiences to educate others, challenge…

When Amanda first connected with the Breakthrough T1D community, she was looking for support after her family received a life-changing diagnosis. What she found was something much deeper: a network of people who understood the challenges, celebrated the victories, and…

For Parker Steffen, living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) has inspired a commitment to giving back. Since his diagnosis, Parker has found strength and connection through the T1D community, sharing that one of the most impactful parts of his journey has been meeting…

For more than two decades, Paul Gangarossa has been a dedicated force in supporting the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. What began as sponsorship in 2004 has grown into a deeper level of involvement, including his current role as a…

For nearly three decades, Deanna Diescher has turned a simple act of compassion into a lifelong mission with Breakthrough T1D. Her journey began in 1998 after learning that a coworker’s nephew had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Wanting…