Youth Take the Lead: Kopp Foundation for Diabetes Hosts "By Youth, For Youth, With T1D" Gala on October 8 at Blue Bell Country Club
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PHILADELPHIA - Floridant -- Philadelphia, PA – September 12, 2025 – The Kopp Foundation for Diabetes (KFD), a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to advancing Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) awareness, innovation, and access to care, will host its signature fundraising night, "By Youth, For Youth, With T1D," on Wednesday, October 8, from 5:30–9:00 PM at Blue Bell Country Club.

Set against the backdrop of one of Pennsylvania's most beautiful venues, guests will enjoy a warm and inspiring night filled with delicious cuisine, and powerful storytelling. The gala is more than a fundraiser , it is a celebration of youth leadership, resilience, and hope.

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Evening Agenda Highlights

• 5:30 PM – Welcome Reception & Dinner: Guests are invited to enjoy dinner, community networking, and raffle ticket sales.
• 6:30 PM – Youth Leadership Spotlight: Student leaders share their stories of living with T1D and building national college chapters at UCLA, UCSD, Pitt, Temple, and UMass Amherst.
• 7:00 PM – Inspiring Speakers: A lineup of speakers, including youth ambassadors, medical advisors, and community leaders, will address breakthroughs in diabetes care, innovation in non-invasive glucose monitoring, and the role of youth advocacy.
• 8:00 PM – Raffle Drawings & Recognition Ceremony: Attendees will have the chance to win raffle prizes and hear recognition of sponsors and community supporters.

Tickets are $25 per person. Sponsorships are available at $500, with Table Sponsorships at $1,000. Proceeds will directly support KFD's programs, including leadership academies, community screenings, youth-led research, and access-to-care initiatives for families living with T1D. "As a young person living with diabetes, I know firsthand the challenges families face every day," said Maximilian Kopp, Founder and Executive Director of the Kopp Foundation for Diabetes.

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Founded by Maximilian Kopp and supported by scientists, educators, and policy leaders, the Kopp Foundation for Diabetes is rapidly expanding its national footprint. With youth-led chapters forming at top universities across the country, KFD is building a movement that puts students at the forefront of solving healthcare challenges.

Event Details:
📍 Blue Bell Country Club, 1800 Tournament Drive, Blue Bell, PA
📅 October 8, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $25 | Sponsorships: $500 | Table Sponsorships: $1,000

For more information http://www.koppfoundation.org/events and to registervisit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/by-youth-for-youth-a-fundraising-night-presented-by-kopp-foundation-tickets-1677690109279?aff=oddtdtcreator