This year, Team Evan and Friends is walking to raise money for Breakthrough T1D.

Evan was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in March of 2024. While T1D has been a life changing diagnosis for him and for our family, Evan has faced this disease head on. Between carb counting everything he eats, injecting himself multiple times a day with insulin, and treating blood sugar lows and highs, Evan has walked through this new normal with a smile on his face (except for overnight...he hates waking up to give himself insulin or treat a low, but who can blame him?!). We are so proud of Evan's strength and courage every day!

What is Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that is diagnosed in both children and adults and has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. Managing T1D requires constant attention and action?including overnight. Even with a strict regimen, people with T1D can still experience dangerously high or low blood sugar that can lead to complications and, in extreme cases, be life-threatening.

Breakthrough T1D, the leading global T1D research and advocacy organization, has played a crucial role in nearly every major T1D breakthrough in history. No organization does more to improve everyday life with T1D?from therapy development and access, to expanding research, advocacy, and community support.

Your contribution to Breakthrough T1D Walk charts a path to cure, prevent, and better treat type 1 diabetes and its complications?and ensure access to treatments globally.

Join me in taking action for the entire T1D community!