Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia 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.

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.  

Mary Horn

Grassroots Advocate, Breakthrough T1D Advocacy

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

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

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Weather Update: Pittsburgh Walk Pittsburgh weather is keeping us on our toes this weekend — the forecast is currently calling for a 95% chance of rain on Walk Day. But don’t worry, our event is still on and the fun…

Events Fundraising Walk

We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Pittsburgh Walk on October 19, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium. Please see below for event information. Walk Day Schedule & Details Site Map Parking Map Route Map  

Events Fundraising Walk

Walk Day is almost here! Join our Breakthrough T1D community in Pittsburgh or Harrisburg on Sunday, October 19, 2025, for a day filled with hope, celebration, and connection. Whether you walk, donate, or volunteer, you’ll be making a difference for…

Events Fundraising Walk

Thanks to the generosity of Fry Communications and AlarMax Distributors, every dollar you donate to the Pittsburgh and Harrisburg Walk will be matched up to $12,500 and donated directly to the Breakthrough T1D.   Starting at 10:00 AM on Friday,…

Fundraising Walk

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501 Martindale Street
Suite 670
Pittsburgh, PA, 15212

412-471-1414

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 5077
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5077