Hundreds gather at Mahoney State Park to raise awareness for type 1 diabetes

ASHLAND, Neb. (KMTV) — Families gathered at Mahoney State Park for the annual Breakthrough T1D walk, raising funds and awareness for type 1 diabetes research and treatment.

  • The two-mile walk is hosted by Breakthrough T1D’s Nebraska chapter.
  • The goal is to raise more than $450,000 to fund research for treating, curing and preventing the autoimmune condition.
  • Among the participants was 9-year-old Kenzley Roberts, who has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was 4.

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Hundreds of families and community members gathered at Mahoney State Park in Ashland to participate in the annual Breakthrough T1D walk, raising awareness and funds for type 1 diabetes research.

The event brought together people who have been impacted by the autoimmune condition, all working toward advancing research for treatments, cures and prevention…

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