Events
Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.
Mary Horn
Grassroots Advocate, Breakthrough T1D Advocacy
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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T1D Connections Program & Local Support Resources
We have multiple options to provide support to those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or caring for children with T1D. Through…
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Improving Lives at the 2025 Breakthrough T1D Rochester Gala
The Rochester, NY community rallied for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) in a big way on March 29, 2025 at the Breakthrough T1D...
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“Diabetes doesn’t need to get in the way of your dreams”: Brennan Hoelperl shares his story
“My name is Brennan Hoelperl. I am graduating from McQuaid Jesuit High School this June and will be playing NCAA Division 1...
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Funding Cures for T1D at the Breakthrough T1D Buffalo Gala 2025
On March 8, 2025, at the Breakthrough T1D Buffalo Gala presented by West Herr Auto Group, we celebrated the Buffalo, NY community...
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Reese Rises to the Challenge of Living with T1D
Meet Reese. At seven years old, Reese arrived at Albany Med in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and received the life-changing diagnosis of type...
Leadership
Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.
Denise Nicastro
Market Director, Northeastern NY
Matthew Steffen
Market Director, Central & Western NY
Danielle Unser Slater
Development Manager, Walk
Brielle Commisso-Logan
Development Coordinator
Marianna Seefeldt
Development Coordinator, Community Engagement
Amanda Wickmark
Development Coordinator, Signature Events
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