Service Opportunity: Breakthrough T1D Milwaukee Walk

EVENT DAY SCHEDULE

• 8:30 AM: Site Opens - Check-in starts; kids activities begin; Breakthrough T1D and vendor tables open 

• 9:30 AM: T1D Parade Staging Begins

• 9:40 AM: T1D Parade and Opening Ceremony  

• 10:00 AM: Walk Start 

• 11:00 AM: T-shirt Showcase and Food Trucks Open

• 11:15 AM: Main Stage- Games with Prizes and Awards

• 12:00 PM: Activities Conclude

Flag Ceremony NEW this year!

Grab a flag that represents your T1D connection- whether you live with type 1 diabetes, love someone who does, or walk for T1D breakthroughs. During the opening ceremony, we'll wave our flags together in a powerful moment of unity that shows the strength of our community.

Community Wall NEW this year!

Share a message of hope, strength, or love on our Community Wall. Add a tribute, wish, or everyday reality and watch the wall fill with voices reminding us we’re stronger together.

Pathway to Progress NEW this year!

As you walk, explore key milestones in T1D research -from the first CGMs to the latest breakthroughs in research. Every sign along the way shows how far we’ve come and how your support is bringing us closer to cures.

Breakthrough Mile NEW this year!

The Walk route comes alive with signs honoring our local T1D champions. Each sign-created by families, friends, and supporters—pays tribute to someone’s journey with type 1 diabetes.

WALK ROUTE

PARKING

Street parking is available; please plan enough time to park and walk.

WELCOME TABLE

Once you arrive, if this is your first time walking, or you are not registered yet, please stop by the Welcome Table. We will share everything you need to know to make the most of the day for the T1D in your life. This also ensures we have all necessary information, such as a signed waiver for all participants who haven’t registered yet.

V1P CLUB MEMBER EXPERIENCE

All $1,000 V1P Club members are invited to stop by our special V1P table for special swag!

FOOD, FUN & ENTERTAINMENT

Once you arrive, we invite you to check out all the different activities offered on Walk Day. There is time for teams to meet up, explore the activities, and talk to vendors before starting the Walk. If you're living with T1D, be sure to grab your T1D identifier at the Check-In tent or Resource Row to show the world that you’re a champion!

There will be a DJ for dancing, inflatables, balloon artist, caricaturist, hair tinsel, face painting and more! 

We will kick off the event at 9:30am with some short announcements and program, and then we'll be off to the Walk route. When participants return the activities and entertainment will continue, so be sure to stick around.  

**While we provide as many refreshments as possible, please understand that we have a limited quantity of food and beverages available, and we are not able to meet all dietary needs. You are more than welcomed to bring your own food and beverages into the park.

T1D CHAMPIONS PARADE

As part of the opening ceremony, we will gather all our T1D Champions together to parade through the site. We will honor all T1D Champions by how many years they've been living with T1D and cheer them on. Please meet at the Pink area on the layout for the parade.

Please plan for extra time on Walk Day to make sure your champion is there to get lined up with the help of our volunteers. There will also be time after the parade for T1D champions to make it back to their teams before the official start of the Walk to ensure all participants are able to walk the route together.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Volunteers are such an important part of our Breakthrough T1D Walk, and we want you to join us! Individuals and groups are welcome, and all volunteers receive an exclusive Walk shirt.

How to Register:

• Click "Register" on this event page. On the registration page, choose "Volunteer". You can also set up a personal fundraising page for an opportunity to earn fundraising incentives.

• After registering, local staff will follow up with role and shift details.