Desoto residents interested in supporting type 1 diabetes research have a local opportunity on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, when the Breakthrough T1D Dallas Chapter will hold its annual “One Step Closer” luncheon at Brook Hollow Golf Club, 8301 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and runs until about 1:00 p.m., offering a chance for community members to learn about advances in care and to contribute to a cause that affects more than 2.1 million Americans, according to Lindsay Pittard, territory executive director for the Dallas, Fort Worth and Oklahoma Chapters of Breakthrough T1D (Focus Daily News).
The luncheon is chaired by Lisa Singleton and Terry Van Willson, with Tricia and Kenn George serving as honorary chairs (Focus Daily News). CBS news anchor and T1D mother Karen Borta will emcee the program (Focus Daily News). A featured “Candid Conversation” will include Meredith Coors and her son, Peter Coors II, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 11. The discussion will cover personal experiences, recent technological advances such as continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin delivery systems, and the ongoing need for research (Focus Daily News).
Breakthrough T1D highlights that while technology has made daily management more manageable, “there is still much more work to do to improve lives and ultimately find a cure,” Pittard said (Focus Daily News). Singleton added that every dollar raised moves the community “one step closer to better treatments and, ultimately, cures” (Focus Daily News).
Ticket pricing is set at $300 per individual, with sponsorship tables of ten available for $3,000 and premium sponsorships up to $25,000 (Focus Daily News). The event has historically raised more than $1.2 million for T1D research since its inception in 2013 (Focus Daily News). Breakthrough T1D, originally founded in 1970 as the Juvenine Diabetes Foundation, rebranded in 2024 to reflect a broader mission for both children and adults living with the disease (Focus Daily News).
For Desoto families wishing to attend, tickets can be purchased through the Breakthrough T1D Dallas Luncheon event page. Additional information and media inquiries may be directed to Sasha Hayes at the email address provided in the announcement or by calling 214‑764‑6775 (Focus Daily News).
What’s next: The luncheon will take place on Nov. 19, 2026, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Interested participants should secure tickets early, as seating is limited. The event’s proceeds will directly support North Texas programs and ongoing research aimed at a world without type 1 diabetes.
Sources: breakthrought1d.org, focusdailynews.com, papercitymag.com
