Dallas families and supporters of type‑1 diabetes research are invited to a special Breakthrough T1D luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 11:30 a.m. at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Emceed by CBS news anchor and T1D mom Karen Borta, the event will spotlight a candid conversation with Meredith Coors and her son, Peter Coors II, who was diagnosed with type‑1 diabetes at age 11.
Why the conversation matters
Peter, a recent University of Notre Dame graduate now working for Andrews Distributing in the Dallas area, will share his day‑to‑day experience managing the disease. The discussion will highlight how continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin‑delivery systems have transformed daily management, giving people with type‑1 diabetes greater freedom to focus on school, work, family and community.
Community roots and fundraising goals
Meredith Coors became involved with Breakthrough T1D after Peter’s diagnosis in 2014. She has served on the organization’s Mountain West board, chaired the 2018 Colorado Gala, and joined the Global Mission Board in 2022. Co‑chairs Lisa Singleton and Terry Van Willson, along with honorary chairs Tricia and Kenn George, are leading this year’s effort to raise funds for research and support services.
Lisa Singleton’s family knows the relentless nature of the disease firsthand; their son was diagnosed at age 13 in 2023. Their experience led them to Breakthrough T1D, where they found a community dedicated to easing the burden of constant management.
Impact of advances and the road ahead
“Today, 2.1 million people are living with type‑1 diabetes,” said Lindsay Pittard, territory executive director for the Dallas, Fort Worth and Oklahoma Chapters of Breakthrough T1D. “Advances in technology have made daily life more manageable. Continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin‑delivery systems can track blood sugar levels in real time and deliver insulin more precisely, giving people more freedom to focus on school, work, family and the people they love. While tremendous progress has been made, there is still much more work to do to improve lives and ultimately find a cure.”
How to support
Sponsorships range from $3,000 for a table of ten to $25,000 for a marquee sponsor. Individual tickets are $300 and can be purchased through the Breakthrough T1D Dallas Luncheon event page. For more information, contact Sasha Hayes at [email protected] or call 214‑764‑6775.
Since its founding in 2013 by Kim and David Roosevelt and JoAnne and Tony Roosevelt, the Dallas event has raised more than $1.2 million for type‑1 diabetes research. Breakthrough T1D, originally founded in 1970 as the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and rebranded in 2024, continues to accelerate progress toward cures and better treatments while easing everyday life for those affected.
Join the conversation
Community members, families living with type‑1 diabetes, and anyone interested in supporting medical research are encouraged to attend. The luncheon offers a chance to learn about cutting‑edge technology, hear personal stories of resilience, and contribute to a cause that aims to ensure no one in the Dallas area faces this disease alone.
Original reporting: Focus Daily News — read the source article.
