Breakthrough T1D gala spotlights diabetes research
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Community members gathered at the Locust Country Club Saturday evening for the annual Breakthrough T1D Gala, which raises money for Type 1 Diabetes research and prevention.
The special guest of the night was 7-year-old Neela Austin, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes four years ago from Saturday.
Guests also participated in silent and live auctions throughout the evening for a chance at items like a football signed by Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen, or a guitar autographed by singer, songwriter Taylor Swift.
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'It's exciting tonight because this is our first gala under Breathrough T1D, we were formerly JDRF, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, but Type 1 Diabetes can impact anybody at any age. Over half of new diagnoses are adults, and over 80% of people living with Type 1 are adults today,' said Matt Stefan, market director of Breathrough T1D gala.
News 8 Chief Meteorologist Eric Snitil was the evening's emcee, publicly sharing his journey as a Type 1 diabetic over the last 25 years.
You can learn more about Breakthrough T1D by clicking here.
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