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Aubrey & Peter Grabow
Co-Chairs
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Co-Chairs
Aubrey and Peter Grabow are honored to be co-chairing Breakthrough T1D’s NWA gala this year. Aubrey is currently the Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in North Texas for BaylorScott&White where she supports approximately 600 APPs across multiple service lines and specialties. She serves on various multidisciplinary committees at the hospital system, including the diabetes council for the entire hospital system. Aubrey is on the Board of Directors for the NWA chapter of BreakthroughT1D, and this past year was the honorary corporate chairperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in NWA. Peter recently retired as math professor, previously teaching at Northern Illinois University and the College of Dupage.
Our mission to turn TypeOne into TypeNone is driven by our personal experience with Type One Diabetes, as our son Jackson was diagnosed with this disease at 10 years old. We witness firsthand the struggles he goes through each day, as well as the challenges it brings for all those in our family, including Jackson’s brother Benjamin, who had to learn at a very young age what to do if Jackson were to get too low.
We are passionate about finding a cure, which is why we work tirelessly alongside BreakthroughT1D to drive research and funding for a future cure for all those affected. While technology has dramatically improved the quality of life for those with this disease, we have much work to do to truly eradicate T1D, and we thank you all in advance for supporting this extremely important work. Thank you for your support, and see you at the gala!
To donate to Fund a Cure gift on behalf of Aubrey and Peter, visit HERE.
Brad & Megan Delco
Co-Chairs
Read MoreBrad & Megan Delco
Co-Chairs
Megan and I are honored to once again co-chair the 2024 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Arkansas Chapter, One Party. During this event we strive to raise awareness and funds to help turn Type 1 into Type NONE! We have had much to celebrate over the years, with advancements in research and technologies to treat this chronic disease, but we have not yet reached our goal (a world without type 1 diabetes). As a result, we will continue fighting for a cure, and will never giving up. That is what we are reminded of at the Breakthrough T1D One Party.
Our connection with T1D started almost 20 years ago when I myself was diagnosed as a Type 1 Diabetic. After returning from studying abroad my Junior year of college, I returned home and noticed blurry vision, unexplained weight loss, and extreme dehydration. With little knowledge of Diabetes and no known family member with the disease, I was unprepared for the diagnosis that would likely stick with me the rest of my life. This news, and my “new normal,” would pale in comparison to the news that recently hit Megan and I.
On July 22 2019, our son, Teddy, was diagnosed with T1D. I can say without a doubt that was harder to accept than my own personal diagnoses. Watching our 2 year old have his finger pricked every day up to 10 times a day, changing sites for his Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) and giving shots with every single meal pulls on your heart as a parent more than we could imagine. The scary night time low blood sugars that prevent parents from ever getting true restful night in fear you might not hear the glucose alarm that could save your son’s life. Perhaps answering the question of “Why?” is the most difficult thing of all. As parents, we are determined to fight for a cure for our son, and the millions of others living with T1D. Soon the question of “Why?” will be “Remember when?”
As Co-Chairs, Megan and I put a lot of our efforts toward Fund-A-Cure Program, where 100% of the money goes to research expenditures and are entirely tax-deductible. If you are attending the One Party on June 1st, you may participate then, or you can make your contribution prior to the event online. If you would like to designate your gift in honor or memory of someone, please note that on the form and the Breakthrough T1D Office will send an acknowledgement card to the individual(s).
Research is the heartbeat of Breakthrough T1D, and we are closer than ever to finding a cure for those living with T1D. Please know that in the meantime the technology we now have is unmatched and that is because of Fund A Cure and the donations you give. It truly makes living with T1D a little bit easier. We hope to see you at the One Party on June 1st. It will be an evening to remember as we hope it will be our last… because we hope Type 1 is Type NONE by 2025.
Brad & Megan Delco
To donate to Fund a Cure gift on behalf of Brad & Megan Delco, visit HERE.
Matt Holt
Corporate Chair
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Corporate Chair
Matt Holt is the Vice President of Healthcare Operations for Sam’s Club, based in Bentonville, Arkansas. In this role, he leads pharmacy and optical operations across nearly 600 locations in the United States and Puerto Rico. A native of South Dakota, Matt graduated from South Dakota State University with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1999.
With 25 years of experience in retail pharmacy, Matt has held various roles, including dispensing pharmacist, project manager, and multi-unit leader, all with a strong emphasis on operations and the development of future leaders. He chose the pharmacy profession driven by a genuine desire to help people live healthier, happier lives. Leading a large organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare has been the highlight of his career.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his 14-year-old daughter, who excels at golf and takes every opportunity to remind him of her superior skills. He enjoys tackling outdoor projects, staying active, traveling, and making memories with friends and family.
Contact Information:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i/matthew-holt-13204858/
To donate to Fund a Cure gift on behalf of Matt Holt visit HERE.
The Moore Bolinger Family
Fund A Cure Family
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Fund A Cure Family
To donate to Fund a Cure gift on behalf of The Moore Bolinger Family, visit HERE.
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