About
This year marks the 33rd Anniversary of the Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) Promise Gala as one of the longest running & most successful fundraising events in our community. Join us as we celebrate a record-breaking year in 2024, raising $1.77M. Promise Gala is attended by top corporate leaders from the region and provides powerful networking opportunities. We invite you to join us for another entertaining evening of making a significant impact in the fight to end T1D.
On this exciting night in April, we will adopt a mindset of relaxation, adventure, and joy in the midst of discovering and understanding the everyday struggles of T1D. Break through … and join us for a tropical affair!
Event Leadership
Julie and Cal McCutcheon
Gala Host Committee Co-Chairs
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Gala Host Committee Co-Chairs
Happily married 45 years – together for 50 of 51 years with T1D. Walking, working and attending Galas to raise awareness and funding research for a cure for 18 years.
Sara and Eric Meredith
Gala Host Committee Co-Chairs
Read MoreSara and Eric Meredith
Gala Host Committee Co-Chairs
We are Eric and Sara Meredith. Sara has been a T1D since 1964, and we have been involved with the BreakthroughT1D (formerly JDRF) Gala since 2011, and previously with the Breakthrough T1D Walk for a Cure. We are so grateful for all the research and advancements that Breakthrough T1D has funded towards the ultimate goal of finding a cure for T1D.
April 26, 2025
Westin Pittsburgh
Terry Koontz
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Western and Central Pennsylvania Chapter
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