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SUMMARY:2026 Breakthrough T1D Walk
DESCRIPTION:Breakthrough T1D\, formerly JDRF\, will welcome thousands 
 of supporters and volunteers at the annual Breakthrough T1D Walk on S
 aturday\, November 7\, 2026\, at Houston Sports Park.\nThe Breakthroug
 h T1D Walk is a nationwide movement where hundreds of thousands rally 
 in more than 130 events nationwide to transform the future for those w
 ith type 1 diabetes (T1D). The Breakthrough T1D Walk is the Houston co
 mmunity’s chance to support research and make a real difference for 
 the T1D community.\nLed by Walk Chair Nelly White\, a longtime suppor
 ter through her involvement leading the Williams Company employee Walk
  team. White is deeply inspired by the resilience of the community and
  the significant impact Breakthrough T1D makes every day to fund the r
 esearch leading to life-changing breakthroughs.\nWhite will join Will
  Shappley as he serves this year as the Honorary Grand Marshal in th
 e 1.5-mile walk. The Shappley journey with Type 1 Diabetes began when
  his daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 5. The Shapple
 y family became involved with Breakthrough T1D shortly after Mary Elli
 s’s diagnosis and has remained deeply engaged ever since participati
 ng in annual walks\, building “Team Mary Ellis\,” and helping rais
 e awareness\, funding\, and community support.  \nThe Junior Grand Ma
 rshal will be announced at the kickoff party on August 30\, 2026\, at 
 Dave and Busters. All registered walkers will be placed into a drawing
  – with one entry for every $100 raised – and will have the honor 
 of joining the Honorary Grand Mashal as they cut the ribbon and lead t
 he Walk.\nBreakthrough T1D Southern Texas Territory Executive Rick By
 rd and Chapter Sr. Director Deandrea Dillard will welcome guests to
  a fun-filled family friendly day of entertainment\, including a Kid
 ’s zone\, carnival games\, a sports-related inflatable obstacle cour
 se\, photo booth\, bracelet making\, hair painting by Floyd’s Barber
  Shop\, face painting\, a balloon artist\, and more.\nSafari Snuggles 
 will host a Rufus Bear Clinic to repair and provide new shirts for the
  beloved bear that each child receives upon diagnosis. In addition to 
 a lively DJ from the AM Project out of San Antonio\, the Houston Texan
 s cheerleaders and Texans Mascot Toro will also join in the fun along 
 with the upbeat sounds provided by Attucks Middle School Marching Band
 .\nAs participating walkers make their way throughout the park\, Break
 through T1D will honor members of the T1D community with the Breakthr
 ough Mile of Hope. This will feature a mile-long path adorned with sig
 ns honoring those living with Type 1 Diabetes. Participants can be a p
 art of this special tribute by fundraising or making a donation of $50
 0 per sign. Following the walk\, an award ceremony will take place whe
 re teams with the highest donation will receive a traveling trophy to 
 hold until the following year’s event.\n \nThe Breakthrough T1D Wal
 k is free to join\, but registration is required for all walkers\, inc
 luding children. Fundraising is encouraged\, as the average participan
 t raises more than $400 supporting research to help cure T1D.\n \nSpo
 nsors include Deloitte LLP\; BP Energy Company\; The Williams Compani
 es\;  Ford Motor Company\; and SanMar Corporation.\n \nBreakthroug
 h T1D invites everyone to support the mission and learn more about T1
 D. For more information on the Breakthrough T1D Walk or to volunteer\,
  contact Deandrea Dillard at ddillard@breakthrought1d.org or 713-40
 1-3145\, and visit Breakthrough T1D Walk\, Greater Houston\, TX: Eve
 nt Details - BreakthroughT1D Walk.
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