Get involved
There are lots of ways to offer your time that will help us get closer to a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D).


Volunteer
Each year thousands of volunteers lend their time and talents in support of getting us to a world free from type 1 diabetes, and we have a wide variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities available. Regardless of your volunteer role, your contribution will result in real-world change.

Advocate
We rely on a network of passionate volunteer advocates to help Canada’s decision-makers understand the impact of type 1 diabetes and what actions need to be taken to improve the lives of those living with this disease.

Become a Breakthrough T1D Ambassador
Our Breakthrough T1D Ambassadors inspire their communities, increase awareness of T1D, and join hundreds of people across the country to help Breakthrough T1D fundraise for a cure.

Breakthrough T1DTM Walk
The Breakthrough T1D Walk is the largest fundraising event in Canada to support type 1 diabetes research.

Breakthrough T1DTM Ride
The Breakthrough T1D Ride is a high-energy, virtual event combining team building and friendly competition among corporate Canada to raise funds towards a world without type 1 diabetes.

Fundraise Your Way
Turn a special event, like a wedding, or any everyday event, like a garage sale, into a Breakthrough T1D fundraising opportunity.

Become a corporate partner
Our corporate partners take raising funds and awareness for type 1 diabetes research to new heights. Their leadership and dedication is helping find treatments and cures for T1D and its complications through the support of research.

Campaign to Accelerate
Learn more about our bold fundraising priorities for attacking T1D from all angles.