Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia Chapter
Events
Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
Breakthrough T1D Community Summit, Bridgeport, WV
The Bridge Sports Complex, Bridgeport, WV
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.
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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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Walker Resources
Walk Participant Guide Fundraising App Guide How to Mobile Deposit in App Fundraising Incentives Team Captain Tips
Meet Your Local Walk Staff
Hi Walkers! Meet your local walk staff 🙂 Carling Nolan, Western PA & WV Chapter Director Carling has been with Breakthrough T1D for over ten years. Having lived with type one for 30+ years, the mission is deeply personal to…
Pittsburgh Gala Carb Counts
A Year of Momentum, Community, and Breakthroughs
As we look back on the past year across Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia, one thing is clear: this was a year defined by people. People who showed up. People who shared their stories. People who believed deeply in what’s…
Navigating the Winter Holidays with T1D: Tips for Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa
The winter holidays bring joy, celebration, and plenty of delicious food—and if you’re living with type 1 diabetes, they may also bring a few extra things to plan for. To make that a little easier, we’ve compiled our Winter Holiday…
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Carla Galisin
Board President
Joe Ferris
Community Engagement & Outreach Ambassador Chair
Dan Hopkins
Advocacy Chair
David Metro, MD
President Elect
Jay Palamides
Emerging Leaders Council Chair
Joann Serakowski
Nominating Chair
Contact Us
Mail and Donations Address
PO Box 5077
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5077
