BT1D Mississippi

09/07/2026

💙👟See what's new for Breakthrough T1D Walk!

Mississippi Walkers, get ready for a few new ways to show up for your T1D Champion. We are so excited to introduce some new opportunities to show support, create connection, and keep inspiring each other when we gather to Walk in October.

🪧Mile of Hope is becoming the "Breakthrough Mile" where you can walk alongside signs honoring local T1D Champions and the journeys that inspire us to keep moving breakthroughs forward.

🩷Share a message of hope, inspiration, or love on our Community Wall. By the end of the day we'll have a powerful display from our T1D Community!

🚩Grab a T1D Community flag that represents your T1D connection and wave it proudly!

Which new area are you excited for? Let us know in the comments!

Register to Join!
🗓 October 4th
📍Flowood Nature Park
👉https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR/Walk/SouthernStatesTerritory?pg=entry&fr_id=10749

09/04/2026

Breakthrough T1D 2027 Children’s Congress will take place June 28 – July 1, 2027, in Washington, D.C.

Every two years, more than 160 youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) between ages of 4 – 17 gather in Washington, D.C., to meet face-to-face with some of the top decision-makers in the U.S. Government. The selected Delegates represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as Breakthrough T1D’s International Affiliates. As participants in Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress, Delegates have a unique and empowering opportunity to help Members of Congress understand what life with T1D is like, while forming lasting bonds with fellow youth who live with this autoimmune disease.

Applications open Sep 8 at cc.breakthrought1d.org

09/02/2026

Fundraising incentives are here — and the perks get better the more you raise!
Individual Incentive:
💙 $100 — A Be The Breakthrough Walk T-Shirt and Towel
Team Incentives (deadline to qualify: September 23rd):
💙 $500 — A Mile of Hope sign honoring your loved one with T1D
💙 $2,500 — Your own Team Tent to gather and celebrate
💙 $5,000 — Popsicles with Rufus, delivered right to your tent by Rufus the Bear with Diabetes
Every dollar you raise brings you and your team closer to these experiences — and closer to a world without type 1 diabetes.

09/01/2026

Represent Breakthrough T1D in a bigger way, and apply for our Youth Ambassador program!

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year close in only 3 days on September 4th, so apply today!

The Youth Ambassador Program (YA) was created to develop youth leaders within the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. Youth Ambassadors inspire others by sharing their T1D story, raise awareness for Breakthrough T1D, educate the broader community about T1D, and directly impact Breakthrough T1D’s mission to create a world without T1D.

The program is comprised of children and teens (ages 5-18) with T1D who share about their life with the disease in an effort to create a deeper awareness of the Breakthrough T1D mission and to help the community understand the importance of funds for a cure. This program also offers opportunities for members to develop leadership skills, build confidence in talking about T1D, connect with peers living with T1D, and much more.

Be sure to check out more information through the link in the first comment below.

08/28/2026

Represent Breakthrough T1D in a bigger way, and apply for our Youth Ambassador program!

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year CLOSE September 4th, so apply today!

The Youth Ambassador Program (YA) was created to develop youth leaders within the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. Youth Ambassadors inspire others by sharing their T1D story, raise awareness for Breakthrough T1D, educate the broader community about T1D, and directly impact Breakthrough T1D's mission to create a world without T1D.

The program is comprised of children and teens (ages 5-18) with T1D who share about their life with the disease in an effort to create a deeper awareness of the Breakthrough T1D mission and to help the community understand the importance of funds for a cure. This program also offers opportunities for members to develop leadership skills, build confidence in talking about T1D, connect with peers living with T1D, and much more.

Be sure to check out more information through the link in the first comment below.

08/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out last Saturday to kick off the Breakthrough T1D Mississippi Walk at the Mississippi Mud Monsters game! It was hot, but the energy from our community made it unforgettable. We are so grateful for every walker, volunteer, and supporter who joined us.

Now the countdown is on — the Walk is SUNDAY, October 4!

Sign up your team using the link below, grab your friends and family, and let's find the cures. 🩵

👉 https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR/Walk/SouthernStatesTerritory?pg=entry&fr_id=10749

08/17/2026

BT1D Mississippi Chapter Manager, Elizabeth Hutchins, joined Walt Grayson on WJTV's The Daily Sip to talk all things Breakthrough T1D Walk!

Save the date: SUNDAY, October 4, at Flowood Nature Park. Every step raised helps fund research, advocacy, and support for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) across Mississippi: https://bit.ly/4g3ZVJ5

Watch the full segment, then grab your team and register to walk with us!

08/15/2026

Game day is here! The field is ready, the teams are warming up, and we’re ready for a great night at the ballpark! Join us tonight at Trustmark Park as the Mississippi Mud Monsters take on the Washington Wild Things and we kick off the Breakthrough T1D Mississippi Walk season. Enjoy baseball, family fun, kids’ activities, T1D community connections, and plenty of excitement throughout the evening.

Trustmark Park 5:00 PM!

Grab your crew, wear your team spirit, and come cheer us on. We’ll see you at the ballpark!

08/10/2026

📢Announcing our newest 2026-27 Breakthrough T1D Mississippi Board members! We are so grateful for their dedication towards our mission on curing and preventing type 1 diabetes. Please join us in welcoming these amazing leaders! 🎉

Marlee Brandon
Becky Jex
Taylor Menist
Thad Wade
Leslie Woods

Thank you for your service and dedication!

08/05/2026

Ready for a night at the ballpark? You won’t want to miss this! Join us as the Mississippi Mud Monsters take on the Washington Wild Things and help us kick off this year's Breakthrough T1D Mississippi Walk. Bring the family, connect with the T1D community, enjoy kids' activities, and get ready for an evening full of fun, baseball, and walk excitement.

August 15 | 5:00 PM | Trustmark Park .

Tag a teammate or friend you want to see at the game and make plans to join us! RSVP for the Kick- Off by August 12: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SfUWBusgTK Sign up for the Walk on October 4th here: https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR/Walk/SouthernStatesTerritory?pg=entry&fr_id=10749

Join us for a night at the ballpark for family fun and community as we kick off this year's Breakthrough T1D Mississippi Walk!

The Mississippi Mud Monsters take on the Washington Wild Things on August 15 at 5:00 PM at Trustmark Park. Enjoy kids' activities, connect with the T1D community, and get the latest walk updates.

Last year's kickoff was a great time, and we can't wait to do it again. We hope to see you there!

RSVP for the FREE event by August 12: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SfUWBusgTK