Breakthrough T1D Chicago fundraiser gala to benefit type 1 diabetes research

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The leading research and advocacy organization for type 1 diabetes aims to hold a record-breaking fundraiser this weekend.

It's the Breakthrough T1D Illinois Gala.

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ABC7 was joined Thursday by Executive Director Michael Mayberry and a member of this year's "Fund a Cure" family, Julie Newman, to talk more about the event.

The full interview can be viewed in the video player above.

The Breakthrough T1D Illinois Gala is happening at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the McCormick Place at 5:30 p.m. ABC7 Chicago anchor Judy Hsu will be hosting.

More information can be found here.