Breakthrough T1D Tennessee

Take a look at our 2024 Breakthrough T1D Walk Fundraising Incentives! Participants will have the opportunity to select prizes from their highest fundraising level. Earn some NEW swag by participating in the Breakthrough T1D Walk!

Stay tuned to hear from your local chapter staff for Walk Day Team Fundraising Incentives!

Calling all volunteers! Our Breakthrough T1D Walks are fast approaching, and we need your support. Please consider joining us in Knoxville, Memphis, or Nashville. The Walk wouldn't be possible without the support of our incredible volunteers - click the link below to sign up!

Knoxville: https://ow.ly/iY9r50TlBKx

Memphis: https://ow.ly/6WLT50TlBKw

Nashville: https://ow.ly/iAK650TlBKz

Please join us for a T1D parents/caregivers interest meeting in Chattanooga on Thursday, September 19th! This drop-by event will be held in the Silverdale Room from 4:30pm-7:30pm and will allow you to meet with Breakthrough T1D staff and explore opportunities to engage in local events and activities that support the T1D community. Hope to see you there!

Hey Breakthrough T1D Tennessee Community! The Walks are in less than TWO months, and the best time to start your fundraising is now. This , we're bringing you some helpful tips to get started.

Tap Your Social Network: Start your fundraising with an email to your network, including links to donate and follow you on social media. Use Facebook, X, Instagram, and other channels to tell your T1D story and promote your Walk. You can also connect your fundraiser to Facebook!

Take Your Walk To Work: Breakthrough T1D offers a fantastic tool that you can use to find out whether an employer matches charitable contributions, guidelines, and how to contact their matching gift coordinator. This can be located at breakthrought1d.org/ways-to-give/matching-gifts

Do you have any fundraising tips? We'd love to hear them! Share yours in the comments below!

Our Breakthrough T1D Tennessee Walk V1Ps are crushing it this year! Way to go to our first group of walkers to join the $500+ raised V1P crew. Let's keep the momentum going and continue to make a difference together in the fight against T1D.

Register your team today through the link below, and raise $500+ to join the V1P crew and receive some exciting incentives!

Register for the Breakthrough T1D Knoxville Walk: https://ow.ly/3uIo50TfUAw

Register for the Breakthrough T1D Memphis Walk: https://ow.ly/alCG50TfUAx

Register for the Breakthrough T1D Nashville Walk: https://ow.ly/alsV50TfUAy

Today is the day! Applications for Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress are now OPEN! If you are passionate about advocacy, live with T1D, and are between the ages of 4 and 17, apply NOW at cc.BreakthroughT1D.org for the chance to share your story on Capitol Hill next summer.

Please join us at Veronica Beard in Green Hills Mall on September 16th for a great afternoon of sips, shopping and giving back. 20% of gross sales will be donated back to Breakthrough T1D for items purchased during the event! Thank you for Jaimie Robinson and Susan Hoag for being our gracious hosts. 💙

Thank you, Veronica Beard for spotlighting the strength and resilience of women in our community. The entire month of September, VB Gives Back is raising $250,000 through donations, in-store events and $5 from every online order to support Breakthrough T1D. 💙

Today's comes from Team Harper, walking in honor of at the Breakthrough T1D Walk this year!

"I walk to show my T1D that his family and friends support him and our efforts to find a cure!" -Kelli Hopkins

Do you want your walk team featured on social media? Submit your Why I Walk form by using the link below!

Why I Walk Form: https://forms.office.com/r/HXCK4j7shK

Hosted every two years in Washington, D.C., Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress offers youth living with between the ages of 4 and 17 the opportunity to share their stories with Federal decision-makers. Applications for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity open tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4!

Celebrating 30 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 September 1st and September 28th. Find your nearest store here: https://ow.ly/l5IU50Tb5Gn

Download our NEW Breakthrough T1D Walk App! Personalize your fundraising page, send text messages and emails directly from the app, upload donations with mobile check deposit, and hit your fundraising goal quicker!

Welcome to our NEW walk teams! We can't wait to walk with you this fall! There are only two and a half months until Walk Day kicks off in the state of TN! Have you registered your Walk team? You can do so by visiting the link below and register for the Walk in TN closest to you!

Register for the Breakthrough T1D Knoxville Walk: https://ow.ly/zeum50Tb4ZQ

Register for the Breakthrough T1D Memphis Walk: https://ow.ly/grn950Tb4ZN

Register for the Breakthrough T1D Nashville Walk: https://ow.ly/HGOY50Tb4ZO

Are you living with and between ages 4 to 17, passionate about Breakthrough T1D’s mission, and looking to do more? If so, we want YOU to apply for a chance to participate in Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress when the application drops on Wednesday, September 4! Visit cc.BreakthroughT1D.org to learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come to Washington, D.C. to connect with fellow T1D youth, interact with T1D Role Models, and share your story on Capitol Hill!

Why do you walk? We want to hear your story! Click the link below to complete our "Why I Walk Social Media Sign-Up" to be featured on our Breakthrough T1D Tennessee social channels!

https://forms.office.com/r/HXCK4j7shK

We are so excited that our Returning Teams are registering for the first annual Breakthrough T1D Walk Tennessee! We look forward to celebrating with everyone this fall. Keep your eyes peeled for more information, and don't forget to register and join in on the fun!

Register for the Breakthrough T1D Nashville Walk:
https://ow.ly/qG2N50T85iz

Register for the Breakthrough T1D Knoxville Walk: https://ow.ly/iOEc50T85ix

Register for the Breakthrough T1D Memphis Walk:
https://ow.ly/No7550T85iy

Join us for a T1D Meetup at Dave and Busters in Nashville on Sunday, September 8th at 2 PM! Register your Walk team by Friday, September 6th and receive a $15 Power Card* to be used in the D&B arcade. Any individual that raises $500 or more for their team between now and September 6th will instantly reach V1P status and earn a $25 Power Card instead!

Register your Walk team at www.walk.breakthrought1d.org

RSVP for the Dave and Buster’s T1D meetup here: https://forms.office.com/r/YjgPFaq1sP

*Please note that one Power Card will be provided per walk team registered. Multiple V1Ps belonging to the same team are still eligible to each earn a $25 Power Card.

Join us on Monday, August 26th from 6:00-8:30pm at Le Bonheur Outpatient Center for a Walk poster meet up! Kids can decorate posters to use for your team promotion, while the adults connect!

We can't wait to see you there! 100 N Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120

Join the Breakthrough T1D Walk Family and be a part of the largest community event of the year! Participants and supporters through Walk power research, enable more advocacy, and fund more support for the 1.45 million Americans living with T1D.

Learn more and click the link below to register for a Breakthrough T1D Walk near you!

http://walk.BreakthroughT1D.org/knoxville
http://walk.BreakthroughT1D.org/memphis
http://walk.BreakthroughT1D.org/nashville

East Tennessee! Breakthrough T1D and Sweet P’s Uptown Corner invite you to join us on Wednesday, August 28th anytime from 11 AM to 9 PM for a Dine-in or Takeout event at Sweet P’s Uptown Corner (3029 Tazewell Pike, Fountain City, TN 37918). 10% of proceeds of Sweet P's sales placed on August 28th will be donated to our Breakthrough T1D Walk goal to raise $121,000 in East TN to support our T1D community. The first 50 individuals to stop by and register their Walk team will also receive a custom pair of Breakthrough T1D Walk shoelaces!

You'll also have the opportunity to meet our Breakthrough T1D staff, learn more about our upcoming Breakthrough T1D Walk set for October 26th at Zoo Knoxville, and register your walk team if you haven't already! We will have posters and flyers for you to take home if you'd like to help spread the word about the event. See you there!

Register you walk team now: walk.breakthrought1d.org

🎉 Giveaway Alert! 🎉 Register your family or school team for the Breakthrough T1D Walk by Friday, August 30th and you'll be automatically entered to win a limited-edition Cowboys Rufus the Bear with diabetes! 🐻🤠 Don't miss your chance to bring home this special bear—register here: walk.breakthrought1d.org

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The T1D Caregivers support group is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other caregivers, share experiences, and gain valuable insights and support. We understand the challenges that come with a recent T1D diagnosis, and we'd like to welcome you to a supportive community that understands. Children and teens (ages 8+) are also welcome to join the call. Email [email protected] to RSVP for tonight's call. All are welcome!

Good luck to our amazing Breakthrough T1D Riders heading to La Crosse, WI this weekend! Thank you for riding with dedication & passion and fundraising for those impacted by T1D. We are so grateful for you! 🚴‍♂️💪💙

Jump on over to the Breakthrough T1D Walk Nashville Kickoff with us next Sunday, July 28th, from 2:00-4:00 PM at Urban Air Adventure Park, Cool Springs! Hang out with T1D families, jump around on trampolines, and hear more about the upcoming Walk this fall.

Space is limited, so click the link below to RSVP now! 🙂
https://forms.office.com/r/TCi7ntgejX

We are so excited for the 2024 Walk season with you!

Join us for our upcoming Walk Kickoff at Urban Air Adventure Park, Cool Springs from 2:00-4:00 pm on July 28th! Connect with other T1D families, learn about the Breakthrough T1D Walk Nashville, and kids will enjoy the trampoline park while parents hear from a panel of experienced Walk Team Captains!

Click on the link below to RSVP now. We can't wait to see you there! 🙂

https://forms.office.com/r/TCi7ntgejX

Flash’s unwavering commitment to the T1D community has made a significant impact, not only in the lives of individuals affected by the disease but also in advancing the research that will lead to a cure. It is an honor to recognize and remember Flash for his unwavering dedication to Breakthrough T1D and the T1D community. His contributions have been invaluable, and we are grateful for his tireless efforts towards advocating for a cure for T1D. His legacy will continue to inspire others to join the fight against this devastating disease, and we thank him for all that he has done for the T1D community.

The Breakthrough T1D Advocacy family honors the life of Flash Black – a longstanding Advocacy Team Chair based in Knoxville, TN. Flash was a steadfast leader and champion since his adult son – Rock – was diagnosed as a child.

He was a strong voice on Capitol Hill advocating for T1D research funding and access to affordable insulin and was always ready to serve our mission – at Walks, in media interviews, and in his community.

We’ll fondly remember Flash for his larger-than-life personality, his deep commitment to his son, and his passion to find cures for T1D. He left an indelible mark on the hearts of many!

Over 8.4 million people worldwide live with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Let's raise awareness and bust myths about what life with T1D is like. Share this post to help educate others! 💙

Advocacy Team Chairs Abbey and Grace represented Tennessee Constituents during Government Day 2024. They met with health policy staff to discuss the special diabetes program re-authorization and the INSULIN act (focused on insulin affordability). They also got to introduce everyone to our new name, Breakthrough T1D!

Send us a DM if you are interested in learning more about advocacy. Abbey and Grace would love to have you on their team!

Click here to register as an advocate today: https://ow.ly/9Gyx50Sa8YR

TypeOneNation Summit Virtual Series offers educational sessions four times a year, to help you and your loved ones live well with T1D. View our April session, Ages and Stages: How Research and Advocacy are having a Global Impact on People with T1D to hear inspirational stories from various stages of life with T1D, top research advancements, advocacy progress and how JDRF is making a global impact on T1D.

Click here to view the April session recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uG1m46RVjQ

Click here to register for the May session exploring The Mind-Body connection and how prioritizing mental health and body wellness can impact T1D: https://www.jdrf.org/community/typeonenationsummits/

Join Food City in creating a world without type 1 diabetes!

For more than 20 years, Food City has been a valued partner of JDRF, raising over $4.6 million dollars in support of JDRF's mission.

From May 1st-28th, when you visit your neighborhood Food City, you can donate to JDRF at checkout! With your help, we are creating a world without type 1 diabetes.

Stop by your local Food City today and round up to support JDRF! Find your closest location here: https://www.foodcity.com/stores/find-a-store/

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, JDRF ’s May 22nd virtual TypeOneNation Summit at 6PM EST/5PM CST will feature leading experts who will provide practical tips on managing type 1 diabetes (T1D), mental health, and overall wellness.

We’ll also hear from members of the JDRF community sharing their own experiences.

Tune in on JDRF’s Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn profile from the comfort of your own home—you won’t want to miss it!

Register here to receive reminders about upcoming virtual TypeOneNation Summits: https://ow.ly/xis150RHqE2