Help Us Create A World Without T1D!
1310 Miles To A Cure
We're running one stride at a time to raise funds to support people living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
Starting in 2015, we began a challenge to run a half-marathon in every state. We also chose to support the Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) due to our daughter being diagnosed with T1D at the age of 20.
Fortunately, due to the research that Breakthrough T1D funds around the world, advances have been made to help those living with this disease to live full and productive lives.
Closer to a Cure
Recent Advancements in Breakthrough T1D Research
Thanks to decades of Breakthrough T1D-funded research, we know what the ingredients are for finding cures for T1D. We must turn off the autoimmune attack that destroys the insulin-producing beta cells and restore insulin production inside or replace them with cells from outside the body. To accomplish that, Breakthrough T1D has three priority areas: Global Universal Screening, Disease-Modifying Therapies, and Cell Therapies.
Screening
There’s a simple blood test that can detect T1D autoantibodies, an established marker of risk of developing T1D. Breakthrough T1D has prioritized the development of a global universal screening strategy that reduces DKA at diagnosis, identifies high-risk individuals for early detection, accelerates the evaluation of disease-modifying therapies, and provides treatment options.
Disease-Modifying Therapies
From stopping the immune attack to regrowing beta cells in the body, Breakthrough T1D’s disease-modifying therapies are a key component of our efforts to find cures for T1D. From people who are not symptomatic yet to people who have lost nearly all insulin production, Disease-modifying therapies are aimed at helping everyone with T1D.
Cell Therapies
Thanks to recent advances, people with T1D could be freed from their blood-glucose monitors and insulin injections for years, or even decades, and enjoy outcomes of improved glucose control and other long-term benefits. The Cell Therapies Program develops therapies that place healthy, insulin-producing beta or islet cells back into the bodies of people with T1D.
Our Story
We began our quest in July, 2015 to run a half marathon in every state! Physical challenges aside, we also wanted to tie a charity to this endeavor. As we were researching various organizations, in early 2016, our daughter, Micaela, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
We decided to join with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) to raise funds for the millions of people living with and affected by Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). The money we help raise will help Breakthrough T1D fund critical research to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people's lives until no one has to fear developing the disease.
Your support helps provide hope to those living with this 24/7 disease.
Rae, Micaela, and Rick Negreann running a race in Texas, 2017.
Donation Tracker
Since we started this journey in 2015, our generous supporters have helped raise $40,000 for Breakthrough T1D research, support, and services.
But we're not done yet! With 13 states to go, we are now aiming for $100,000 by end of 2026.
Help us cross that finish line!
All secure donations given through this website go directly to Breakthrough T1D. Rae and Rick Negreann do not use any donated funds towards their travel and marathon expenses. We appreciate any and all amounts. Thank you for supporting Breakthrough T1D which has been so fundamental to our family and millions of others.
Our Map
Click each state to see where we have been and where we are running next!
Colorado
Rae and Rick run in Colorado
Rock'n'Roll Denver 1/2 Marathon
October 18, 2015
Texas
Rae, Rick and Micaela run in Texas
3M Half
January 20, 2019
Florida
Rae and family run in Florida
Key West Half
January 16, 2022
Oklahoma
Rae and Rick and friends run in Oklahoma
Run to Remember
October 3, 2021
New Mexico
Rae and Rick and friends run in New Mexico
Sante Fe Thunder
September 17, 2017
Minnesota
Rae and Rick run in Minnesota
Garry Bjorklund
June 18, 2016
Nebraska
Rae and Rick run in Nebraska
Good Life Halfsy
November 6, 2016
Indiana
Rae, Rick, and Micaela run in Indiana
Indiana Monumental
Nov 7, 2015
Maryland
Rae and Rick run in Maryland
13.1 Race Series
December 2, 2017
Kansas
Rae and Rick run in Kansas
Prairie Fire
May 7, 2017
Utah
Rae and Rick run in Utah
Deseret News Classic
July 24, 2015
South Dakota
Rae and Rick run in South Dakota
Deadwood Mickelson
June 3, 2018
Washington
Rae and Rick run in Washington
Iron Horse
August 25, 2019
Louisiana
Rae and Rick and friends run in Louisiana
Rock'n'Roll New Orleans
February 10, 2019
Missouri
Rae and Rick run in Missouri
Rock the Parkway
August 28, 2021
Montana
Rae and Rick run in Montana
Missoula Half
July 15, 2018
Idaho
Rae and Rick run in Idaho
MAD Half
July 28, 2019
California
Rae and Rick run in California
Ventura Half
October 20, 2019
Arizona
Rae and Rick run in Arizona
IMS
February 14, 2016
Mississippi
Rae and Rick and friends run in Mississippi
Gulf Coast Half
December 12, 2021
Nevada
Rae and Rick run in Nevada
Rock'n'Roll Las Vegas
February 27, 2022
Wyoming
Rae and Rick and friends run in Wyoming
Grand Teton
June 5, 2021
North Dakota
Rae and Rick and friends run in North Dakota
Bismarck Half
September 17, 2022
Ohio
Rae and Rick and friends run in Ohio
Flying Pig
May 1, 2022
New Jersey
Rae and Rick and friends run in New Jersey
Runapalooza
April 2, 2022
Connecticut
Rae and Rick run in Connecticut
Fairfield Half
June 5, 2022
Virginia
Rae and Rick run in Virginia
Richmond Half Marathon
November 12, 2022
Delaware
Rae and Rick run in Delaware
Rehoboth Seashore Marathon and Half Marathon
December 3, 2022
North Carolina
Rick and Rae run Asheville Marathon and Half
March 19, 2023
Tennessee
Rae and Rick run in St Jude Rock and Roll Series Nashville Tennessee April 12, 2023
Maine
Rae and Rick run The Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon in Portland, Maine on June 10, 2023.
Massachusetts
Rae and Rick run the Cambridge Half Marathon at CambridgeSide November 5, 2023
Michigan
Rae, Rick and friends run the Detroit Internation half marathon on October 15, 2023.
South Carolina
Rae and Rick ran The Kiawah Island Half Marathon on December 9, 2023.
Illinois
Rae and Rick ran the CHI TOWN Half Marathon on April 6, 2024.
New Hampshire
Rae and Rick ran The New Hampshire Wallis Sands Half Marathon on May 5th, 2024.
Alaska
Rae and Rick ran The Anchorage RunFest Half Marathon on August 18, 2024.
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All secure donations made through this website go directly to Breakthrough T1D. Rae and Rick Negreann do not use any donated funds for their travel and marathon expenses. We appreciate any and all amounts. Thank you for supporting Breakthrough T1D, which has been so fundamental to our family and millions of others. Breakthrough T1D is an accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency; all donations are tax-deductible. A receipt will be provided via e-mail.
We believe in privacy and protection and will never misuse the data or information you share with us through your donation. All donations take place on the Breakthrough T1D website properties, where all data is stored and secured. This website serves as a promotional tool to gather support for Breakthrough T1D, entertain, and educate about Type 1 Diabetes and Breakthrough T1D's efforts to research, support, and educate about diabetes.
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