Greater Northwest Chapter

Your local chapter serves as the hub of Breakthrough T1D information and events in your area. We’re here to help. Connect with us to find support, community and ways to join the fight to end T1D.

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Find community and raise money for T1D research. Breakthrough T1D events are unforgettable experiences.

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.  

Mary Horn

Grassroots Advocate, Breakthrough T1D Advocacy

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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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Breakthrough T1D PNW offers volunteer opportunities throughout the year where your time, skills, and passion can drive towards exciting advancements in T1D research. Whether you enjoy hands-on event set up or sharing knowledge to those in our community, we welcome…

Awareness Life with T1D Volunteers

Visit and Bookmark our Greater Northwest website! Upcoming events in our Greater Northwest Chapter (WA, ID, MT, AK) T1D Parent Support Group – Auburn, WA January 17, 2026 at 10:00am PT Connect with fellow parents who understand the challenges of…

Events

Thank you to all who joined us on Wednesday, January 21st! If you we’re unable to make it, you can view the recording here: T1D Breakthroughs on the Horizon, Virtual Research Update If you are interested in hearing more about…

Cell Therapies Medical Affairs Research

About Thank you for joining us for the 31st year at the Sheraton Grand Seattle as we celebrated the holiday season with joy and creativity through Gingerbread Village, a cherished tradition benefitting Breakthrough T1D and type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.…

Events and Conferences Fundraising

Of course you can celebrate holidays with T1D, it may just take a little extra planning! Holidays are meant to be enjoyed, and you deserve to take part in the fun…and yes, the sweet treats too. This Valentine’s Day, celebrate…

Glucose Control Life with T1D

Leadership

Whether you donate your time or dollars, life-changing breakthroughs in T1D treatments and therapies couldn’t happen without you.

Kara Alicia

Board President

Jacqui Jones

Board President Elect

Mike Boyle

Development Chair

Keith Overa

Advocacy Team Chair

Julie Geddes

Mission Information Volunteer

Jude Restis

Mission Information Volunteer

Laura Tremblay

Mission Information Volunteer

Contact Us

1215 4th Avenue
Suite 1050
Seattle, WA, 98161

206-838-5153

Mail and Donations Address

PO Box 1531
Hagerstown, MD, 21741-1531

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