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JDRF has now rebranded to Breakthrough T1D.
Our name has changed, our mission has not.

Fundraise

Are you ready to make a difference to people living with type 1 diabetes? Join us and thousands of others to raise money for type 1 research – and have lots of fun doing it!

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Why get involved?

By joining one of our fundraising events or planning your own, you’ll be helping fund research that’s making headway into better treatments and cures for type 1 diabetes.

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Make a difference

Your fundraising powers our research. With your support we invest in scientists and researchers in the UK and across the world who are working towards cures and better treatments. Their goal, and ours, is to make life better for people living with type 1 diabetes and create a world without type 1.

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Unleash your inner hero

By taking part in our events, or setting up your own, you become a beacon of hope for individuals and families living with type 1. By stepping up to raise funds, you’re helping to make a positive impact on the lives of everyone with type 1.

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Get connected

Our fundraising events bring together a vibrant community of passionate people who understand the daily challenges of life with type 1 and are united by the common goal of fighting type 1 diabetes. At our events you can connect with other people living with type 1, share inspiring stories, and create lasting friendships.

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Create fun-filled memories

You’ll have fun-filled and memorable experiences – whether it’s joining our One Walks, trekking up a mountain, or doing a bake sale!

Shared stories: Breakthrough T1D One Walk 2023

Upcoming events

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Fundraise
Anytime

Wear it ONEderful

Wear your most joyful, whimsical and downright wonderful outfits to help raise funds for type 1 research.

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Extreme sports
Anytime

Tandem Skydive

Help us leap towards a world without type 1 diabetes with an exhilarating 10,000ft tandem skydive.

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Walks & treks
6 October-14 November 2025

400,000 Step Challenge

Take on 10,000 steps a day for 40 days to represent the 400,000 people in the UK living with T1D.

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Runs
2 November 2025

New York City Marathon 2025

This marathon takes you through all five of the city’s boroughs, finishing in Central Park.

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