SALEM, Va. – Families, community leaders and local businesses laced up their shoes Sunday in Salem for the annual Breakthrough T1D Walk — a community event with a mission bigger than the miles walked. The event raised money for type 1 diabetes research and brought together those who live with the disease every day.
Breakthrough T1D is a global nonprofit focused on accelerating breakthroughs to cure, prevent and better treat type 1 diabetes. Beyond fundraising, organizers say the walk also connects families with support and pushes for improved access to care.
For many participants, the walk is a chance to be seen and heard. Jane Vandeneykel, a walker at the event, said the day carries real meaning for those living with diabetes…