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Community Events

Join an organised T1D meetup, fun run, marathon, cycle or swim near you!

On this page, you can:

  • Join a Breakthrough T1D-hosted meetup to connect with local families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

  • Explore fitness events like runs or rides where you can fundraise for T1D research.

If you're signing up for a fitness event, be sure to:

  • Set up a fundraising page through their platform

  • Share your link with friends and ask them to sponsor you - per kilometre, for your finish time, or just because!

One Ride is back!

20 - 22 November 2026

Join us for an unforgettable weekend in the heart of the Barossa Valley - cycling stunning routes, connecting with inspiring people, and supporting life-changing type 1 diabetes research.

Cyclists of all abilities are welcome. Ride solo or join with a community or corporate team.


JUMP for a cure

Set your own date

Take on a thrilling tandem skydive while supporting T1D research! Fundraise $1,500 before 31 May 2026 and take to the skies!


Play for purpose

23 July 2026

Every Play For Purpose ticket gives you the chance to win a first prize worth $300k and hundreds of other amazing prizes like cars, vouchers and more!


WinTer1Derful Luncheon

7 Aug 2026

Join us for an afternoon of great food, conversation, and inspirational guest speakers all in support of our mission to find a cure for  T1D.


Adelaide City Plunge

28 Aug 2026

Take on a thrilling 70-metre abseil with stunning views over the River Torrens as you descend, all while helping fund life-changing T1D research.


City-Bay Fun Run

20 Sep 2026

Join the City-Bay Fun Run and make every step count by supporting life-changing T1D research with an incredible community.

Other ways to raise money for type 1 diabetes research

Sign up for Entertainment

Save on takeaway, dining, shopping, groceries, gift cards, activities and more with Entertainment! 20% of every membership purchased goes to support Breakthrough T1D!

Connect to Drimtel

DrimTel is a local Australian telecommunications service provider that empowers connectivity and transforms lives. 50% of their profits go directly to Breakthrough T1D.

Purchase Synxbody

SynxBody, is an Australian footcare company. For every online purchase made on their website, SynxBody is generously donating $1 to Breakthrough T1D to help advance foot health and T1D awareness! 

Support Krystle knight jewellery

KKJ an Australia brand, specialises in handmade jewellery, centred around crystals and their healing properties.
$20 from each 'Make It Visible' collection sale goes to Breakthrough T1D.

Apply for your United Petrol card

With the Breakthrough T1D UP Community card, save 2 cents per litre at participating United stations and support Breakthrough T1D with a 2 cents per litre rebate.

Support Francesca Jewellery

Francesca Jewellery is an Australian jewellery brand, driven by the belief that success is most meaningful when it’s shared. $20 from each 'Awareness Bracelet' sale goes to Breakthrough T1D.