About the Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador Program

The Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador (YA) Program was created for children and teens living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are interested in becoming involved with the educational, fundraising* and volunteer efforts of their local Breakthrough T1D community.

Every year Breakthrough T1D strives to integrate resources that make our outreach efforts stronger and more beneficial to the T1D community. Our goal is to empower our YAs by providing them with opportunities to advance our shared mission – a world without T1D. Opportunities range from participating in Breakthrough T1D events, representing Breakthrough T1D in the community, and activities where you will be surrounded by individuals with similar philanthropic principles and the desire to one day cure T1D and its complications.

What does a Youth Ambassador Do?

• Represents Breakthrough T1D in a volunteer capacity

              COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

• • Corporate meetings (i.e. Sponsor recruitment)
  • Advocacy Programs (i.e. Promise to Remember Me meetings)
  • School awareness and health fair programs (i.e. School Nurse educational meetings)
  • Community Engagement Events (i.e. TypeOneNation Summit, Virtual E-Meet & Greets)
  • Corporate Event Kickoffs and Campaigns (i.e. One Walk recruitment events and retail driven campaigns)
  • National Diabetes Awareness Month Activities/Programs (i.e. Bring Diabetes to Light)

               Breakthrough T1D FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS:

• • Signature Events (i.e. Gala, Golf, third party events)
  • Endurance (i.e. Ride, Marathon)
  • Breakthrough T1D One Walk

• Participates in creative projects benefiting Breakthrough T1D’s programs and events. For example:
  • Local and National Video Messaging
  • Arts and Craft projects
  • Card/Letter Writing Campaign

• Participates in Breakthrough T1D fundraising efforts:

                   For example:

• • • Create your own Family Walk Team or join a Walk team
    • Recruit your school for the School Program
    • Procure an auction item or package for any Breakthrough T1D event, valued at $200 or more
    • Host a fundraiser in your local community