WHAT: The Breakthrough T1D Walk, the largest global event for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community, brings together individuals and families to drive research, advocacy, and support that improve lives and move us closer to a cure. Open to participants of all ages and abilities, this family-friendly event celebrates hope, progress, and community. All funds raised support Breakthrough T1D’s mission to accelerate breakthroughs that cure, treat, and prevent type 1 diabetes and its complications.
WHO: Event Co-Chairs John Dillon and Sarah Morris
WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2026
·8:00 a.m. | Walk Site Opens – Activities, Resource Row, Stage Entertainment
·9:00 a.m. | Opening Ceremony & T1D Parade
·9:30 a.m. | Walk Begins
·10:00 a.m. | Light refreshments, Activities, and Family Fun!
WHERE: Grandscape at The Colony; 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony, TX 75056;
Walk Route Length: 1.5 Miles- View Walk Route here.Free general parking at 5750 Grandscape Blvd.
WHY: More than 1.5 million Americans live with type 1 diabetes—a number expected to rise to 2 million by 2040. Breakthrough T1D funds critical research to improve lives today and find cures for tomorrow.
HOW: Visit HERE to sign up to walk in person or virtually. Or contact event coordinator Melissa Pinkerton, mpinkerton@breakthrought1d.org, 214-764-6770