BT1D Greater Houston

05/27/2026

We are growing our Outreach Ambassador volunteer team! If you are passionate about supporting newly diagnosed families and strengthening our T1D community, we would love to connect with you! If you are interested please DM us or email Madeline Dicks at [email protected]

05/27/2026

National Bike Month isn’t over yet 🚴‍♂️

There are just a few days left to make the most of May. Every dollar raised before the end of the month is still matched, and reaching $500 earns you an exclusive BT1D Ride cycling cap.

One more ride.
One more post.
One more ask.

Let’s finish Bike Month strong and keep the momentum going for T1D breakthroughs.
Ride.BT1D.Org

05/15/2026

We’re halfway through National Bike Month—and there’s still time 🚲

Whether you’ve already started fundraising or you’re just getting rolling, every mile you ride and every dollar you raise this month is making twice the impact thanks to the $150,000 match from the Hare family.

Raise $500 by May 31 and earn an exclusive BT1D Ride cycling cap—while helping fuel more than 500 active research grants changing lives.

Still time to jump in. Still time to make it count.
Ride.BT1D.Org

05/12/2026

We are thrilled to share that Will Shappley will be the Honorary Corporate Grand Marshal for Walk 2026.

Will is Vice President of Structured Products, Americas at BP. Alongside his professional work, Will is deeply committed to supporting Breakthrough T1D, a mission that is profoundly personal to him and his family. His daughter, Mary Ellis, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of five. Since that day, type 1 diabetes has become part of the Shappley family’s daily reality. Through this experience, Will has seen firsthand that type 1 diabetes is not something that goes away—it is a lifelong condition that requires relentless attention and support. The Shappley family became involved with Breakthrough T1D shortly after Mary Ellis’s diagnosis and has remained deeply engaged ever since participating in annual walks, building “Team Mary Ellis,” and helping raise awareness, funding, and community support. What began as a way to cope and connect has evolved into a sustained commitment to accelerate research, improve care, and ultimately find a cure. Join Will and his family November 7th by registering for Walk at http://walk.breakthrought1d.org/Houston

05/12/2026

Join us this Sunday at Bellagreens in Town and Country! We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/pKEn8TQuvG

05/08/2026

📣Join us for the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Greater Houston Walk, chaired this year by Nelly White! The Walk will be on Saturday, November 7 at Houston Sports Park.

Nelly’s journey with type 1 diabetes began 14 years ago when she started working at Sequent Energy, now Williams Company, and helped coordinate employee events leading up to OneWalk. Although Nelly doesn’t have a personal connection to T1D, she is deeply inspired by the resilience of the community and the significant impact Breakthrough T1D makes every day. Breakthrough T1D relies heavily on allies to amplify their message and fund the research that leads to life-changing breakthroughs. By standing with her friends, Nelly’s not just offering emotional support – she is actively helping to accelerate cures and improve daily life for millions. Her support provides momentum needed to turn type one into type none! We are looking forward to our Walk Program moving forward under her leadership! Sign up to walk with Nelly today at walk.breakthrought1d.org/Houston

05/05/2026

El agotamiento por diabetes tipo 1 no siempre es obvio.
A veces es saltarse pequeñas tareas, sentirse desmotivado o simplemente estar cansado de pensar en eso todo el tiempo.
Si eso te suena familiar, no estás solo y hay maneras de afrontarlo con más apoyo.
Este Mes de la Salud Mental, acompáñanos en nuestro próximo Encuentro Comunitario virtual en español:
“Desgaste Emocional en Diabetes tipo 1: Comprensión, Herramientas y Bienestar”

🗓 12 de mayo | 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT
📍 En vivo en el Facebook en español de Breakthrough T1D
(También transmitido en los canales sociales en inglés de Breakthrough T1D)
No se necesita registro. ¡Solo conéctate!
Burnout with type 1 diabetes doesn’t always look obvious.
Sometimes it’s skipping small tasks, feeling unmotivated, or just being tired of thinking about it all the time.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone and there are ways to navigate it with more support.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for our next Spanish-language virtual Community Summit:
“Emotional Burnout in Type 1 Diabetes: Understanding, Tools, and Well-Being.”

🗓 May 12 | 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT
📍 Live on Breakthrough T1D’s Spanish Facebook
(also streaming across Breakthrough T1D’s English social channels)
No registration needed. Just show up!

05/04/2026

It’s National Bike Month 🚴‍♀️💙
To celebrate, we’re inviting you to ride with purpose all month long. When you register for a 2026 Destination Ride or My Ride and raise $500 in May, you’ll earn an exclusive Breakthrough T1D Ride cycling cap—and thanks to a generous $150,000 matching gift from the Hare family, every dollar you raise this month is doubled.
Already registered? Same challenge- Raise $500 in May & earn the cap.
Your miles fuel progress. Your fundraising powers breakthroughs.
Let’s make May matter! Go to ride.bt1d.org.

04/30/2026

Looking to connect with other T1D Families? Join our T1D Family Meet Up May 17th from 3-5pm at Bellagreens
RSVP: https://ow.ly/YUqj50YQQnP

04/27/2026