We're excited to welcome Jenna Medford, Chapter Director of the Greater Austin Chapter at Breakthrough T1D, to the conversation! 🎙️

Founded in 1970, Breakthrough T1D was started by families who refused to accept a type 1 diabetes diagnosis as the end of the story. Today, it has grown into a global movement focused on funding research, advocating for policy change, and connecting communities to better resources and care. By bringing together scientists, lawmakers, and families, they're turning research into real progress and showing up for people living with T1D every day. While the long-term goal is a cure, the work happening now is already changing what life with T1D can look like.

Before we escape into Breakthrough T1D, Steph and Courtney dive into how AI is changing everything and what it could mean for the future of nonprofits. What if it actually helps organizations do more good and reach more people than ever before?

Ways Breakthrough T1D makes an Impact:

Advancing Life-Changing Research – Funding innovative work to cure, prevent, and better treat type 1 diabetes and its complications. Driving Policy & Access to Care – Advocating alongside elected officials to improve access to treatments and support for the T1D community. Building Stronger Communities – Connecting and supporting individuals and families navigating life with T1D, from diagnosis and beyond.

How to Get Involved & Earn Some 'Bragging Rights':

💙 Donate — Become a monthly donor to help fund research year-round and move us closer to curing, preventing, and better treating T1D.

👉 https://www.breakthrought1d.org/ways-to-give/monthly-giving/

🙋 Volunteer — Support local events like OneParty and OneClassic, or get involved with the Austin community.

🌟 Upcoming Events: Join Breakthrough T1D Austin OneParty on Saturday, April 18, 2026, or the OneClassic golf tournament on April 16, 2026 at Falconhead Golf Club. 👉 https://www.breakthrought1d.org/greateraustintx/events/breakthrough-t1d-austin-oneparty-2026/

Take part in the Breakthrough T1D Walk on November 8, 2026 at PopStroke (13000 Harris Ridge Blvd, Austin, TX). 👉 https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10726&pg=informational&type=fr_informational&sid=2452

Special Thanks:

A huge thank you to Nightlight Insurance Agency for making this podcast possible and your donation to WSP. We also appreciate Todd Thompson for editing & mixing, Ashlynne O'Neal for content management, Graham Thompson for the music, and Cory McKane at Just Push Record Studios.