Walking to end type 1 diabetes

The 2024 Breakthrough T1D Walk welcomed close to 2,000 supporters and volunteers to the annual event at Aveva Stadium. Angela Stanich, Rebecca Massey, Jamie Werner, Cliff Stanich, and Nate Werner (pictured, from left) participated in the walk that raised nearly $700,000 for Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, to fund research for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Guests of all ages showed up bright and early as part of a nationwide movement where hundreds of thousands rallied in more than 130 Breakthrough T1D events nationwide. Walk chair Jamie Werner led the local event with grand marshal Logan Cerny and corporate honorary grand marshal John Shepherd. Walkers were cheered on along the route by Houston Texans cheerleaders and the Attucks Middle School band. CW 39’s Sharron Melton served as event emcee, with Breakthrough T1D Southern Chapter executive director Rick Byrd, and welcomed guests to the family-friendly post-walk event featuring a petting zoo, inflatables, and face painting. 

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