Breakthrough T1D Kansas & Missouri Chapter

Breakthrough T1D Kansas & Missouri Chapter Breakthrough T1D is the leading funder & advocate of type 1 diabetes research worldwide. breakthroughT1D.org/kansasmissouri

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our strength lies in our exclusive focus and singular influence on the worldwide effort to end T1D. Vision: A world without type 1 diabetes

Mission: Accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications

Celebrating 31 years of partnership! Marshalls and its customers have been valued partners of Breakthrough T1D since 199...
08/31/2025

Celebrating 31 years of partnership! Marshalls and its customers have been valued partners of Breakthrough T1D since 1994, and this year they’re continuing their support of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research by giving shoppers the chance to donate to Breakthrough T1D at checkout between August 31st and September 27th.

Acompáñanos el 17 de septiembre a las 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT en una nueva sesión de nuestros Encuentros Comunitarios en españ...
08/30/2025

Acompáñanos el 17 de septiembre a las 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT en una nueva sesión de nuestros Encuentros Comunitarios en español:
"El Rol de la Nutrición en el Manejo de la Diabetes Tipo 1".
Explora cómo los hábitos alimenticios influyen en la diabetes tipo 1 y recibe consejos de expertos en nutrición para crear un plan que se ajuste a tu estilo de vida.

Conéctate en vivo por nuestra página nacional de Facebook en español o por nuestros canales de Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn y X.
¡Aparta la fecha! ¡No necesitas registrarte! Solo conéctate desde tu plataforma preferida el día del evento.

Join us on September 17 at 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT for a new session in our Spanish-language Community Summit series: "Role of Nutrition in T1D Management."
Discover how eating habits influence type 1 diabetes and benefit from expert nutrition advice to help you build a plan that works for your lifestyle.
Tune in live via our national Spanish page or our English channels: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X.
Save the date! No registration required. Just join us via your favorite social media platform on the day of the event.

The countdown is on!!! There are only 50 days until the St. Louis Walk! Get your walk teams assembled, lace up your shoe...
08/30/2025

The countdown is on!!! There are only 50 days until the St. Louis Walk! Get your walk teams assembled, lace up your shoes, and walk for T1D breakthroughs! Who will you be walking for this fall? Tell us below!

The St. Louis Walk will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 9 a.m. at St. Louis Community College - Meramec in Kirkwood! Register at walk.BreakthroughT1D.org! Want to get involved with Walk in a different way? Volunteer sign-ups are now open at https://bit.ly/STLWalkVolunteer2025!

Join us for a fun afternoon of mini-golf, community, and a break from back to school! The KC September Type 1 Family Han...
08/29/2025

Join us for a fun afternoon of mini-golf, community, and a break from back to school! The KC September Type 1 Family Hang Out will be on Saturday, September 13 at 3 p.m. at Prehistoric Putt in Independence, MO!

Admission is $12 for 18 holes. Register at https://bit.ly/KCT1Sep25. If you have questions, please reach out to Alyssa at alyssariggs738@gmail.com

Volunteer registrations are now open for the Kansas City, St. Louis, and Wichita Walks! Be a part of our biggest event o...
08/29/2025

Volunteer registrations are now open for the Kansas City, St. Louis, and Wichita Walks! Be a part of our biggest event of the year, and help make this event possible! Our Walks will take place on September 20 (Wichita), October 11 (Kansas City), and October 19 (St. Louis)! Help us turn type one into type none.

Wanting to volunteer with a corporate team? Reach out to Krystal Boyland at kboyland@bt1d.org!

Register at:
https://bit.ly/KCWalkVolunteer2025
https://bit.ly/STLWalkVolunteer2025
https://bit.ly/WichitaWalkVolunteer25

Columbia! Please join us on Tuesday, September 30th, from 5-7pm to connect with other T1D families, teens and adults in ...
08/28/2025

Columbia! Please join us on Tuesday, September 30th, from 5-7pm to connect with other T1D families, teens and adults in a casual, welcoming space. Breakthrough T1D will also be on hand with resources, information and support! Drop in any time and plan for a short intro and welcome at 6pm.

Midway Golf & Games – Fairway Patio
5500 W. Van Horn Tavern Rd.
Columbia, MO 65203

For questions, please contact Kristen at missourikristen@gmail.com or 636-288-5570.
Please RSVP here or use QR code on the attached flyer. https://tinyurl.com/T1DColumbiaMeetup

Join us at the next Topeka Meet Up for all ages and stages of type 1 diabetes (T1D). This meet up will take place on Su...
08/28/2025

Join us at the next Topeka Meet Up for all ages and stages of type 1 diabetes (T1D). This meet up will take place on Sunday, September 14th from 12 - 2:30 p.m. at Family Park Shelter at 2201 SW Urish Rd in Topeka, KS.

Deli sandwiches and bottled water will be provided, you can bring a side dish or dessert to share if you would like. There is a playground for all ages and pickleball courts to use (bring your own paddles/balls).

Questions? Contact Jessica, jessicazirkle3@gmail.com. Register at https://bit.ly/TopekaT1DSeptember

Join us for the September Adult Type 1 Meet Up! Come ready for a casual time of education and connection, have questions...
08/27/2025

Join us for the September Adult Type 1 Meet Up! Come ready for a casual time of education and connection, have questions ready for our panel of experts; a healthcare provider in endocrinology, dietician, and therapist, while connecting with others in the community.

You may bring food and/or drinks with you if you would like. The Large room is near the cow sculpture at the library and there is a free parking garage next to the library building.

Thursday, September 25, 2025
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Plaza Branch Library, 4801 Main St, Kansas City, MO
Large Room

Register at https://bit.ly/KCAT1Sep25 and contact Eric (esorrentino24@icloud.com) or Sara (elliotsara29@gmail.com) with any questions!

St. Louis Type 1 families! Come join other T1D caregivers for support and guidance! Starting TOMORROW, August 27, the St...
08/26/2025

St. Louis Type 1 families! Come join other T1D caregivers for support and guidance! Starting TOMORROW, August 27, the St. Louis T1D Caregiver Support Group is starting up for the fall at the Panera Bread in Webster Groves at 21 Allen Avenue. RSVP to Annie at anniestierney@gmail.com!

Join the Kansas City Young Leadership Committee for a fun pickleball tournament to benefit Breakthrough T1D!August 30, 2...
08/26/2025

Join the Kansas City Young Leadership Committee for a fun pickleball tournament to benefit Breakthrough T1D!

August 30, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park
5901 W 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223

Find a friend and join a team, or play alone! This tournament is open to all ages, and the sponsorship levels are as follows:
Single player: $50
Team: $80
Court Sponsorship: $600
"Golden Pickle Ticket" (just there to observe the fun!): $20
For whatever you are donating, please email Heather Moffitt (hlmoffitt@gmail.com) letting her know what you are donating to cover. Register at bit.ly/T1DYLCPickleball!

Interested in enjoying an incredible ride in Springfield Labor Day weekend? Reach out to Matt with any questions or more...
08/23/2025

Interested in enjoying an incredible ride in Springfield Labor Day weekend? Reach out to Matt with any questions or more information!

St. Louis Type 1 families! Come join other T1D caregivers for support and guidance! Starting August 27, the St. Louis T1...
08/23/2025

St. Louis Type 1 families! Come join other T1D caregivers for support and guidance! Starting August 27, the St. Louis T1D Caregiver Support Group is starting up for the fall at the Panera Bread in Webster Groves at 21 Allen Avenue. RSVP to Annie at anniestierney@gmail.com!

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