Breakthrough T1D Kansas & Missouri Chapter

01/31/2026

💙Volunteer registrations for the St. Louis Dream Gala are officially open! Your time and energy help us create an unforgettable evening that raises critical funds for people living with type 1 diabetes.

Whether you can help for a shift or the full night, it makes a real difference.
Register today at https://bit.ly/STLGalaVolunteer26

01/30/2026

4 days until Ride launches, and we can't wait!!! Check out the two new locations offered this year at ride.breakthrought1d.org.

La Crosse, WI – Aug 13–16
The Cascades, WA – Aug 27–30
Cape Cod, MA – Sept 24–27
Austin, TX – Oct 29–Nov 1
Amelia Island, FL – Dec 3–6
My Ride – Your ride, your way, your day

Questions? Reach out to Rachael Wernsman at rwernsman@bt1d.org🚴

01/29/2026

01/27/2026

We're officially ONE week from Ride launch!!! Get ready to rock those helmets and pedal for type 1 diabetes research! Swipe to see why you should participate in a Breakthrough T1D Ride this season! Meet incredible new people, experience a scenic and inspiring route, and be a part of making type 1 type none. 💙🚴‍♂️

Registration for the 2026 season opens Feb 3rd, so check out our dates and locations at ride.breakthrought1d.org!

01/22/2026

Join us for our monthly KC T1D Family Hang Out at Rapid Fire Arcade! This is a relaxed, come-as-you-are event for individuals and families impacted by Type 1 Diabetes to connect, play, and have fun together. For $10 per person at the door, you’ll get unlimited access to arcade games, pinball machines, and console games

This is a great opportunity to build community, let kids (and adults!) burn off some energy, and enjoy time in a supportive environment with others who get it. All ages are welcome.

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Rapid Fire Arcade
2313 Rte 291
Independence, MO

RSVP Here - https://bit.ly/2026JanKCT1DFamily
Questions? Email Alyssa at alyssariggs738@gmail.com

01/22/2026

Our Wi$H Li$t is officially live, and you can help from anywhere! Browse the Amazon Wishlist for the Kansas City and St. Louis Dream Galas and send an item to support our mission for people living with T1D. Every donation becomes an auction item that helps us raise critical funds. Interested in donating an item not on our wishlist? Contact Ale Vargas at avargas@BT1D.org

St. Louis: https://bit.ly/STLGalaWish26
Kansas City: https://bit.ly/KCGalaWish26

01/14/2026

Join the Sugar Mamas monthly dinner next Tuesday, January 20th at 7pm at The Cactus Grill in Leawood, KS! Sugar Mamas is a monthly dinner group for the parents and caregivers of children with Type 1 diabetes to connect, talk, and meet other families in the Kansas City area. Interested in attending? Please RSVP to Jeannie at (913) 544-9211 or email her at jeannie.hodes@gmail.com.

01/12/2026

75 days to go until the St. Louis Dream Gala! We can't wait to meet you all again in the ballroom on March 28, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton St. Louis for a night of hope, inspiration, and a reminder that living with T1D isn't stopping us. We hope you will join us for the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Dream Gala to celebrate the books yet to be read, the journeys yet to be taken, and the stories yet to be told.

Interested in attending the gala, pursuing a sponsorship, or donating to our auction? Visit DreamGalaSTL.org or email Krystal Boyland at kboyland@BT1D.org. Volunteer opportunities are opening soon!

01/10/2026

Join us in welcoming Laura A.S. Shultz, Psy.D., ABPP to the St. Louis Adult Type 1 group! As we kick off the new year, Dr. Shultz will be covering the topic of burn out & T1D.

This meet-up will take place on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Bonhomme Presbyterian Church's Community Room (located at 14820 Conway Rd., Chesterfield, MO). Family and friends are welcome, and we hope you'll join us!

For questions, or to RSVP, please email adultt1dmeetupstl@gmail.com

01/10/2026

Join us this Wednesday, January 14th, for the first Mom's Coffee of the year! Come meet other T1D parents at 9 a.m. at Little Loft's Play Cafe at 117 W Argonne Dr in Kirkwood! Text Katelin or Julie at 530-409-0771 or 773-209-7979 to RSVP!

01/09/2026

The Breakthrough T1D Ride 2026 season is fast approaching, and it's our most exciting lineup yet! Check out the two new locations offered this year at ride.breakthrought1d.org.

🧀 La Crosse, WI – Aug 13–16
🏔️ The Cascades, WA – Aug 27–30
⚓ Cape Cod, MA – Sept 24–27
🎶 Austin, TX – Oct 29–Nov 1
🌴 Amelia Island, FL – Dec 3–6
🚴My Ride – Your ride, your way, your day

Questions? Reach out to Rachael Wernsman at rwernsman@bt1d.org🚴
Registration opens Feb 3 — mark your calendar and get ready to claim your spot! With every mile, we drive our mission towards a future free from T1D. Let’s pedal into 2026 with even greater strength! 💪💙