Events

• Ask the Therapist (Recurring Monthly)

  August 19, 2021

  This event repeats the first Tuesday of every month from 8:00 - 9:00 am Pacific Time. Are you a parent/caretaker of a child with type 1 diabetes (T1D), hoping to lower your family’s stress around diabetes and diabetes management? Hop onto our “Ask the Therapist” session with JoAnne Robb, MFT, mother of three children – two of whom live with T1D. JoAnne is a psychotherapist who also runs a coaching group for T1D parents and caretakers called Sweet Talk. Whether you are looking to gain perspective on your child’s diagnosis, get some thoughts on particular issues that you’re worrying about, or hear about how your challenges are similar to those of other parents with T1D kids, JoAnne will be available to answer your questions. Meet the community while you talk about how to stay balanced with diabetes in your life. Stay on for a full hour of learning, or just jump on for a short time. We look forward to seeing you there! This free event is for families living with T1D.

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• Illinois Community Summit-Rosemont

  December 16, 2021

  JOIN US at the Breakthrough T1D Community Summit (formerly TypeOneNation) on February 22, 2025, in Rosemont! We welcome your participation as an adult, caregiver, parent attendee, teen helper, or kid camper. This Summit unites the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community to share, learn, engage, and connect with other families in Illinois. At the Summit, you will:

  • Discover research advancements.
  • Engage in discussions with experts.
  • Network with others living with T1D.
  • Visit a Vendor Village.
  • Bring your stuffies to the doctor at our Rufus Clinic.

  The educational sessions will focus on T1D care and management, tailored to various audiences. Excitingly new for 2025, kids will enjoy camp programming while parents, caregivers, grandparents, and friends attend sessions and have a dedicated morning for themselves. Campers will participate in activities and special sessions designed just for them, and our teens will serve as role models for the younger attendees. Please register adults and campers here, and we will provide more information to the registrants of youth. For any questions, please contact us at lriley@breakthroughT1d.org. We look forward to seeing you in February 2025!

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• The Diabetes Management in T1D for the Non-Medical Caregiver

  October 20, 2021

  Breakthrough T1D Illinois, in partnership with La Rabida Children's Hospital and Lurie Children's Hospital, invites you and your loved ones to join us virtually for a free informational event on the basics of managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) for the non-medical caregiver.

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