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 a 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: $14,622.70
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Team Sophie (Jim + Christina)
Raised: $6,536.37
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Bridget Robinson
Raised: $6,480.75
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Running for Elizabeth
Raised: $5,835.32
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Wes's Warriors
Raised: $3,663.45
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Kathryn Percy
Raised: $3,157.40
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Sarah’s Squad (Giuliana and Nichole)
Raised: $2,961.08
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Regan Hayes
Raised: $2,838.80
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Jess Holmes
Raised: $2,570.85
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Michael Koczwara
Raised: $2,515.15
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Jody Rabhan
Raised: $2,436.08
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Rebecca and Delilah
Raised: $2,346.03
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Carolynne Benedetto
Raised: $2,071.84
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Ashley Ferreira
Raised: $2,040.01
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Hayley Carron
Raised: $1,846.20
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Jack Grosso
Raised: $1,824.75
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Chris Wilson
Raised: $1,709.15
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Andrew Benedetto
Raised: $1,608.30
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Kristin Finigan
Raised: $1,588.15
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Brae Eddleston
Raised: $1,573.00
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Courtney Morris
Raised: $1,562.60
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Arianna McGovern
Raised: $1,559.36
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Julia Chausse
Raised: $1,548.80
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Andrea Taylor
Raised: $1,414.65
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Shannon Fraser
Raised: $1,349.30
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Danielle McLeod
Raised: $1,317.40
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Dawn Salan
Raised: $1,313.10
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Kelsey Grant- Breakthrough T1D Team
Raised: $1,284.20
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Hayley Lavergne
Raised: $1,261.20
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Laura Clay
Raised: $1,200.00
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Andrea Herrmann
Raised: $28.10
Team captain
Recent Changemakers!
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13 | Deb & Jim | $55.35 |
| Aug 13 | Aunty Linnea | $55.35 |
| Aug 13 | Tony & Sarah Brown | $55.35 |
| Aug 13 | Mom and Dad | $28.10 |
| Aug 13 | Claire Conroy | $28.10 |
| Aug 13 | Uncle Wayne | $109.85 |
| Aug 13 | Amanda Malin | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 13 | Lauren Riley & Nick Manning | $55.35 |
| Aug 12 | Jen and Frank Riley | $55.35 |
| Aug 12 | Susan Tamasi | $109.85 |
