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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

Upcoming events

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Walks & treks
Multiple dates

One Walk 2026

Join the world’s #1 fundraising event for families living with type 1 diabetes.

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Fitness
1-31 August 2026

Sit Up Challenge

Take on 1,922 sit ups this August and help fund the next breakthrough in type 1 diabetes research.

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Runs
2 August 2026

York 10K 2026

The Arla Protein York 10K offers the unique opportunity to race through the heart of this wonderful city.

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Runs
30 August 2026

Sydney Marathon 2026

Take in some of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

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