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Join me in the fight to create a world without type 1 diabetes!


If you don’t already know, I’m training to run the Pittsburgh Marathon this May 2026! An experience I’m incredibly proud to be part of!


The Pittsburgh Marathon allows runners to fundraise for a special cause, and I’ve chosen to run in support of Type 1 Diabetes.


Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that has nothing to do with lifestyle or choices. It often appears suddenly and requires lifelong management. It affects not only those diagnosed, but their families and loved ones every single day. There is no cure, yet.


I lost my brother to complications of Type 1 Diabetes, and this cause is very special to me.


I’m hoping my run can raise funds to support research, increase awareness, and help move us closer to a cure.


Your donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this page is just as powerful. 


Thank you for supporting this journey, this race, and this cause. 💙


Rachel 🫶

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Welcome to my personal Team Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) fundraising page!

I have joined Team Breakthrough T1D to raise funds for the millions of people living with and affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D). The money I raise will help Breakthrough T1D  fund critical research to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people's lives until no one has to fear developing the disease.

Type 1 diabetes is a life-threatening autoimmune disease in which a person's pancreas stops producing insulin—a hormone essential to the ability to get energy from food. It strikes both children and adults suddenly and changes life as they know it forever. It cannot be prevented and there is no cure.

Breakthrough T1D is the largest nongovernmental funder of T1D research and the only global organization with a strategic research plan to fight T1D. This science is complex and costly, and every dollar Breakthrough T1D is able to direct toward research comes from donors like you.

Please support me and donate to my fundraising campaign. Your gift will make a difference for millions of people affected by this devastating, life-threatening disease. Won't you please give to Breakthrough T1D as generously as possible today?

Thank you for your support!

Thank You Donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jan 17 Jeffrey & Rachel Feather and family Undisclosed amount