Breakthrough T1D Pittsburgh Gala 2026

April 11, 2026, Pittsburgh, PA
5:30 pm (Eastern Time)

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We are honored to welcome the Pittsburgh community to the
34th Annual Promise Gala.
For more than three decades, Breakthrough T1D has brought together families, advocates, researchers, and supporters united by a shared commitment to the type 1 diabetes community. Join us as we recognize the dedication of one of Pittsburgh’s best, Dusty Elias Kirk.

2026 Gala Honoree

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Executive Leadership Team

Executive Leadership Team Co-Chair Greg Jordan
Executive Leadership Team Co-Chair David J. Malone
Executive Leadership Team Co-Chair Daniel A. Onorato
Michael Blehar
Mark Gleason
Jake Ploeger
Greg Terchick

Daniel Cohen
Calvin McCutcheon
Jim Rooney
Jimmy Williams

Carla Galisin
David Metro, MD
Joann Serakowski

Gala Host Committee

Gala Host Committee Co-Chairs Julie and Cal McCutcheon

Julie and Cal McCutcheon

Gala Host Committee Co-Chairs

Hello, we have been working with BreakthroughT1D (JDRF) since 2006. We have sponsored Walk & Gala and served as Board members meeting so many wonderful families. Julie was diagnosed in 1973 so, like you, we are committed to our end-goal, finding cures for T1D!
Gala Host Committee Co-Chairs Sara and Eric Meredith

Sara and Eric Meredith

Gala Host Committee Co-Chairs

We are Eric and Sara Meredith. Sara has been a T1D since 1964, and we have been involved with the BreakthroughT1D (formerly JDRF) Gala since 2011, and previously with the Breakthrough T1D Walk for a Cure. We are so grateful for all the research and advancements that Breakthrough T1D has funded towards the ultimate goal of finding a cure for T1D.
Danielle Bigante
Nancy Glynn
Amy Madonna
Cindy Miklos
Amber Shergill
Tara Wells
Carly Brigaman
Jodi Hohman
Ellen Marks
Karen Murray
Caroline Simms
Nancy Colamarino
Tim Komen
Maria Metro
Danielle Onuffer
Kim Trinkala

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