Our story…
About Breakthrough T1D
Founded in 1970 by families whose loved ones had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), Breakthrough T1D is a tax-exempt nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
Our purpose: As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.
Our mission: Accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications.
We are opening doors that were once closed by T1D diagnosis.
We lead the way to more effective solutions by connecting the brightest minds to advance treatments, influence policy, and improve access to care.
By driving innovation forward, Breakthrough T1D will make type 1 diabetes a condition of the past.
Description
Breakthrough T1D (formerly 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. Breakthrough T1D works every day to change the reality of this disease for millions of people—and to prevent anyone else from ever knowing it—by funding research, advocating for government support of research and new therapies, ensuring new therapies come to market and connecting and engaging the T1D community.
Founded by parents determined to find a cure for their children with T1D, Breakthrough T1D expanded through grassroots fundraising and advocacy efforts to become a powerhouse in the scientific community. We’ve funded more than $2 billion in research to date and made significant progress in understanding and fighting the disease. We must keep up the pace of funding so progress doesn’t slow or stop entirely.
You’re the reason for our success.
Every dollar we put toward research comes from donations. So when you support Breakthrough T1D with your time, talent, voice and, yes, your money, you enable us to advance even more research.
Thank you for supporting Breakthrough T1D at the 2025 ASICS Falmouth Road Race!
Team members
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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Jaclyn Rosenfield
Raised: $4,466.44
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Team Sophie (Jim + Christina)
Raised: $3,540.80
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Running for Elizabeth
Raised: $3,195.42
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Kathryn Percy
Raised: $2,872.00
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Jody Rabhan
Raised: $2,436.08
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Regan Hayes
Raised: $2,040.80
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Ashley Ferreira
Raised: $1,517.75
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Hayley Lavergne
Raised: $1,261.20
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Brae Eddleston
Raised: $1,104.65
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Jess Holmes
Raised: $1,071.50
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Danielle McLeod
Raised: $1,039.80
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Julia Chausse
Raised: $975.15
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Carolynne Benedetto
Raised: $668.90
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Bridget Robinson
Raised: $360.20
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Andrew Benedetto
Raised: $275.05
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Hayley Carron
Raised: $255.70
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Chris Wilson
Raised: $252.15
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Arianna McGovern
Raised: $152.95
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Courtney Morris
Raised: $109.85
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Andrea Herrmann
Raised: $0.00
Team captain
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Giuliana Gillespie
Raised: $0.00
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Nichole Gillespie
Raised: $0.00
Recent Changemakers!
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 01 | Samantha Silva | Undisclosed amount |
| May 31 | Justin Hankins | $55.35 |
| May 31 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 31 | Nora McPherson | Undisclosed amount |
| May 31 | Luke Massari | Undisclosed amount |
| May 31 | O’Connells | $55.35 |
| May 30 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 30 | Allison Paiva | Undisclosed amount |
| May 30 | Colin Campbell | $28.10 |
| May 30 | Emma Chausse | Undisclosed amount |
