Youth Take the Lead: Kopp Foundation for Diabetes Hosts "By Youth, For Youth, With T1D" Gala on October 8 at Blue Bell Country Club

PHILADELPHIA - PrZen -- 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.

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.

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