Join us for the 30th year as the Sheraton Grand Seattle brings extra joy to the holidays with Gingerbread Village, benefitting type 1 diabetes research. Top local architecture firms, along with Sheraton chefs and Breakthrough T1D Elves, craft magnificent 6ft tall gingerbread structures sure to make the season that much sweeter!

When/where will Gingerbread Village occur this year?

Address: Sheraton Grand Seattle 1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Dates/Times: November 21st, 2024 – January 1st, 2025

Sunday – Thursday 9:00am – 9:00pm

Friday – Saturday 9:00am – 11:00pm

Be a Sponsor!

Community support of this event goes toward Breakthrough T1D, with a life-saving mission of a world without type 1 diabetes. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity! Interested in sponsoring? Please reach out to Breakthrough T1D Pacific Northwest Chapter at pacificnorthwest@BreakthroughT1D.org.

My child has type 1 diabetes. How can they be a part of this?

Keep an eye out on our social media to be the first to know when applications open for our Gingerbread Village Elves! The application process includes both a written portion and an interview. Find ways to get involved in the local T1D Community: Breakthrough T1D Pacific Northwest

Instagram: BreakthroughT1DPacificNorthwest

Facebook: Breakthrough T1D Pacific Northwest

LinkedIn: Breakthrough T1D Pacific Northwest

What is type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone people need to get energy from food. T1D strikes both children and adults at any age and suddenly. Its onset has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. Though T1D’s causes are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers play a role. Breakthrough T1D is the leading supporter of research to find cures for T1D.

I have another question!

Please email: pacificnorthwest@BreakthroughT1D.org

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