One Night One Mission
The annual Breakthrough T1D Wisconsin Gala brings together the diabetes community for an unforgettable evening featuring an expansive silent auction, one-of-a-kind live auction, seated dinner, live entertainment, and a night of fundraising to improve and change life with type 1 diabetes, advancing breakthroughs on the way to cure the condition. Help us continue the power of progress and join us for this year’s event.
One Night, One Mission Gala embodies the tradition and legacy in three locations across Wisconsin (Appleton, Madison, and Milwaukee). The Gala provides guests with a memorable experience to engage in Breakthrough T1D’s mission by sharing the incredible stories of our T1D Community. Stories of inspiration, hope, perseverance, and support that will be shared leading up to and on the evening of the event.
Together, we will strive to raise $1.4 MILLION!
Event Leadership
Otis Day
Appleton Emcee
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Appleton Emcee
Otis Day has been a longtime supporter of Breakthrough T1D and is excited to be part of the Breakthrough T1D Gala. Otis was diagnosed as a T1D in 1985, and his son Hudson was diagnosed in elementary school. Breakthrough T1D is thrilled to welcome him back this year.
Otis has spent a quarter of a century broadcasting live on NE Wisconsin radio waves. He is now live on 95.9 KISS FM as one of the hosts of KISS FM Mornings from 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. each weekday.
As an advocate for Breakthrough T1D Otis is thrilled to be invited back to host again this year. Otis says, “There is nothing in the world I am more passionate about in life than finding a cure for T1D, and that all starts with events like this.”
Erik Bilstad
Milwaukee Emcee
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Milwaukee Emcee
Erik Bilstad, a national Edward R. Murrow award winning journalist, can be heard on Wis. Morning News every weekday morning on Newsradio 620 WTMJ in Milwaukee.
Erik has lived with T1D since he was 7 years old. When it comes to being insulin dependent, he has experienced it all! He has seen the technology improve dramatically over the years, and credits the research being done by Breakthrough T1D for making living with T1D so manageable.
Erik, his wife, and three children reside in Menomonee Falls. They love to travel to warm destinations, watch their kids play soccer/baseball/piano/etc. and take their dog Remi on long hikes.
Diana Henry
Madison Emcee
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Madison Emcee
While not having a personal connection, Diana Henry’s passion for finding better treatments and a cure for T1D goes beyond emceeing the gala over the years. In addition to receiving the 2015 Volunteer of the Year award, Diana has been involved in the Ride to Cure since 2012.
In her full-time role, Diana is director of public relations at Market Crafters. She assists a variety of agency clients with marketing, communication, and public relations needs.
Before joining Market Crafters, Diana spent more than a decade behind the anchor desk as a television news journalist in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
During her broadcast news career, Diana won numerous awards. Those honors include Associated Press awards, regional Emmy, and the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award for a documentary for her one-hour documentary featuring Wisconsin volunteers’ stories as they helped those devastated by the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
The Knapp Family
Appleton Fund a Cure Family
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Appleton Fund a Cure Family
To learn more about the Knapp’s T1D journey, click here.
The Kaeppler Family
Milwaukee Fund a Cure Family
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Milwaukee Fund a Cure Family
To learn more about the Kaeppler’s T1D journey, click here.
The Adams Family
Madison Fund a Cure Family
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Madison Fund a Cure Family
To learn more about the Adams Family’s T1D journey, click here.
Miron Construction
Appleton Honoree
The Sheahan Family
Madison Honoree
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Madison Honoree
To learn more about the Sheahan Family’s journey with T1D, click here.
The Frederick Family
Milwaukee Honoree
Event Location Details
Appleton
Venue:
333 W. College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
Honoree:
Miron Construction
Fund a Cure Family:
The Knapp Family
Evening Highlights:
Silent Auction | Limited Exclusive Live Auction | Special Drawing | Fund A Cure
Schedule:
5:00pm – Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
6:30pm – Dinner
Menu
Deluxe House Salad – Topped with Toasted Pecans and Tomato Vinaigrette
6 oz. Filet with Mushroom Demi – Served with Pan Seared Scallops with Saffron Bearnaise Sauce, Wild Ride Pilaf, and Charred Baby Carrots (Gluten Free)
Grilled Zucchini Napolean (Vegan/Veg Option)
7:15pm – Program, Live Auction, Fund A Cure & Entertainment to follow.
Entertainment:
The Cougars
Hotel Block:
To reserve a room, please call In-house Reservations at 920-733-8000 or Hilton Central Reservations at 800-774-1500 and mention the Breakthrough T1D Wisconsin Gala block of rooms.
*Please note that the reservation deadline is January 29, 2025
Madison
Venue:
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen Drive Madison, WI 53703
Honoree:
The Sheahan Family
Fund a Cure Family:
The Adams Family
Evening Highlights:
Silent Auction | Limited Exclusive Live Auction | Special Drawing | Fund A Cure
Schedule:
5:00pm – Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
6:30pm – Dinner
Menu
Green Peppercorn Sirloin – Broiled Sirloin Steak, Creamy Peppercorn Brandy Sauce, Twice Baked Potato, Green Beans with Confetti Peppers (Gluten Free)
Truffle Butter Chicken – Roasted Airline Chicken Breast, Truffle Butter, Yukon Gold Potato Wedges, Green Beans with Confetti Peppers (Gluten Free)
Champagne Tilapia – Broiled Tilapia Fillet, Champagne Mushroom Sauce, Lemon Rice Pilaf, Green Beans and Confetti Peppers, Lemon Garnish (Gluten Free)
Sweet Potato & Coconut Curry – Curried Chickpeas, Onions, Red Pepper, Cilantro with Jasmine Rice, Green Beans with Confetti Peppers (Gluten Free, Vegan)
7:15pm – Program, Live Auction, Fund A Cure & Entertainment to follow.
Entertainment:
Coming soon
Hotel Block:
Guests can reserve a room from our block of rooms at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace. To reserve a room online, click here.
Guests can also call Hilton reservations at 800-445-8667 or call the hotel directly 608-255-5100 and reference the group code: 926
*Please note that the reservation deadline is January 29, 2025
Milwaukee
Venue:
631 E. Chicago Street Milwaukee, WI 53202
Honoree:
The Frederick Family
Fund a Cure Family:
The Kaeppler Family
Evening Highlights:
Silent Auction | Limited Exclusive Live Auction | Special Drawing | Fund A Cure
Schedule:
5:00pm – Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
6:30pm – Dinner
Menu
Mista Salad – Mixed greens, fennel, cherry tomatoes, carrots, red onion, radish, cucumber with Balsamic vinaigrette (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Seared Sea Scallops and Braised Short Ribs – Served with Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Broccolini and Red Wine Butter Sauce (Gluten Free)
Polenta – Soft polenta with stewed tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms and arugula salad (Vegan/Veg. Option)
Kids: Crispy Chicken Tenders – Served with French fries and Ranch Dressing (Gluten Free)
7:15pm – Program, Live Auction, Fund A Cure & Entertainment to follow.
Entertainment:
The Potentials – https://www.potentialsband.com/
Hotel Block:
The Kimpton Journeyman Hotel
310 E Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 291-3970
Single King & Double Queen Rooms available, $179/night
Booking Link – Room block held until February 7, 2025