Face of Our Community: Kristen Aluzzi
Some people support the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community with their time. Others support it with their voice. Kristen Aluzzi…
Face of Our Community: Amanda DeWald
When Amanda first connected with the Breakthrough T1D community, she was looking for support after her family received a life-changing…
Leading the Charge: Parker Steffen’s Impact On and Off the Field
For Parker Steffen, living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) has inspired a commitment to giving back. Since his diagnosis, Parker has found strength…
Faces of Our Community: Paul Gangarossa
For more than two decades, Paul Gangarossa has been a dedicated force in supporting the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community.…
Turning Passion into Purpose
For nearly three decades, Deanna Diescher has turned a simple act of compassion into a lifelong mission with Breakthrough T1D.…
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,…
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…
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…
“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…
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,…