The leading research and advocacy organization JDRF is now Breakthrough T1D. A series of major fundraising events for the T1D community is starting this weekend in Chicago.
Executive Director Michael Mayberry and Development Director Katrina Meckes joined ABC7 Thursday to talk about "Breakthrough T1D Walks."
The full interview can be viewed in the video player above.
The Breakthrough T1D Walk Chicago is happening this Sunday at Montrose Harbor.
There are also walks happening soon in the Chicago suburbs.
More information on how to support this important cause can be found at breakthrought1d.org.