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Yahoo
8 hours ago
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2 Iowa teens attend Type 1 diabetes Children's Congress in Washington, D.C.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two teenagers from Iowa joined youth from across the world at the Breakthrough T1D Children's Congress in Washington, D.C. this weekend. Every two years, the Children's Congress brings youth from across the world to Washington D.C. to share their Type 1 diabetes stories with Federal lawmakers. This year, the delegates are visiting from June 7 -9 and represent Breakthrough T1D groups across all 50 states, Australia, Canada, Israel, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Greek Food Fair Festival helps keep Church in community The youth will act as delegates who share their stories and the stories of others, while engaging in leadership and advocating for continued research funding. This year, two delegates from Iowa, Elizabeth and Sachin, are sharing their stories. Elizabeth, 17, is from Adel and was diagnosed with T1D at 14 years old, just days before the Super Bowl. She says seeing Noah Grey on the field reminded her that she could do anything. Elizabeth has built a T1D community through sharing tips and tricks, and hopes it helps others feel less alone. Elizabeth enjoys connecting with the community through her job and volunteering, she hopes to open her own business in the future. Sachin, 13, was diagnosed with T1D at 10 and loves everything engineering. Sachin enjoys making fun inventions that bring laughter, and practical ones like a new kind of insulin pump he designed for his recent science fair project. Since his diagnosis, Sachin has attended walks, galas, and summits to support Breakthrough T1D and learn about exciting new technology that could help those living with Type 1 diabetes. Visit the Breakthrough T1D website to learn more about the Children's Congress and the 170 delegates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Perth Now
3 days ago
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- Perth Now
Why Roger Cook is throwing support behind diabetes research
Premier Roger Cook and senior minister Paul Papalia rallied with families affected by type 1 diabetes on the steps of Parliament House last Thursday morning. Both Mr Cook and Mr Papalia have children who live with the condition, which affects more than 135,000 people nationwide. Type 1 diabetes prevents the body from producing insulin, which is needed to remove glucose from the bloodstream. If left untreated it can be fatal and cause long-term health complications such as kidney, heart, nerve and eye damage, and gum and tooth disease. Your local paper, whenever you want it. It is estimated that about 25,000 Australians are in the early stages of T1 diabetes but are yet to be diagnosed. The gathering at Parliament House was part of a broader awareness campaign led by advocacy group Breakthrough T1D ahead of its Blue Tie Gala this month, which hopes to raise more than $1 million for vital research. Both Mr Cook and Mr Papalia are scheduled to attend the gala. 'Type 1 diabetes doesn't discriminate — it touches families in every corner of our community,' Mr Cook said. 'Today, we stand not only as leaders but as parents united in the mission to raise awareness, drive research and ultimately find a cure.' Mr Papalia said the event would help fund 'life-changing' breakthroughs in T1D research. 'Living with type 1 diabetes is a relentless challenge, but it's one made easier through community, advocacy and support,' he said. 'Events like the Blue Tie Gala are critical in shining a light on the realities of T1D and helping fund the breakthroughs that can change lives.' Mt Lawley entrepreneur Ljupco Taneski, who donates 50 per cent of his company's profits to Breakthrough T1D, was also at Parliament House with his family and daughter Caterina, who lives with the condition. Caterina Taneska (9) with her father Ljupco Taneski. Riley Churchman Credit: Riley Churchman / The West Australian Breakthrough T1D CEO Sydney Yovic said the event, along with the support from the Government and 'generous donors', was incredibly important in the drive towards a cure for T1D. 'The families meeting Premier Cook and Minister Papalia know all too well the burden of living with T1D, and how important it is that we achieve our goal of creating a world without the condition,' she said. The Blue Tie Gala will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition centre on June 7. Tickets are available at
CTV News
28-05-2025
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- CTV News
Breakthrough T1D walk
Katie Milton of Move 100 and Charlie Hughes shares details on this years Breakthrough T1D Walk.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Walk in Ankeny supports efforts for type 1 diabetes cure
ANKENY, Iowa — Breakthrough T1D hosted a walk on Saturday in support of the cure for type 1 diabetes and those living with the disease. The Breakthrough T1D Walk was held at the DMARC campus in Ankeny, where crowds of families and supporters gathered for a 1.3-mile walk fundraiser to aid the search for a type 1 diabetes cure. Breakthrough T1D was known as JDRF until June of 2024. Angie Schuman is a Breakthrough T1D committee member and explains the name change. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease, meaning it has lifelong effects, that is commonly diagnosed in childhood. Those who deal with T1D lack insulin, which turns food into energy, because their body's immune system attacks insulin-producing cells. Rory was diagnosed with T1D in 2023. Since the diagnosis, her family has come to the last three walks in support of the cure and others who deal with type 1 diabetes. The T1D Walk helps raise funds for research. According to their website, more than $260,000 was raised during the walk. Farmers Mutual Hail is a primary sponsor of the event, and their vice president says Saturday's attendance was one of the largest he's ever seen. During the event, participants enjoyed vendors and activities while also learning more about T1D from others in the community. Brian attended the T1D walk for the first time on Saturday and says it's nice to see so much support show up for the event. To learn about Breakthrough T1D, the resources they offer, the search for a cure, and their fundraising efforts, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
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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. Greece church hosts African Dinner to support new refugee families '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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
