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Dan Farrow

@danfarrow.bsky.social
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💉 T1D d/x 2005 💼 Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) Head of Community Engagement. Views my own. “One day your life will flash before your eyes, it's on you to make it worth watching.”

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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
At the heart of it all is helping people feel less alone, more confident and better equipped to live the life they want with T1D. What always stands out is the passion, expertise and commitment across the team. Thank you all 💙 4/4
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
people to connect, learn and support one another and work alongside the community to shape the support, experiences and opportunities that matter most. 3/4
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
of #T1D access trusted information, build meaningful connections and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to live well with #Type1Diabetes. We explored how we continue to strengthen partnerships across the diabetes community and healthcare system, create even more opportunities for 2/4
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This week our brilliant Breakthrough T1D Community Engagement team came together to reflect, learn from each other and look ahead to what's next. As always, the conversation started and ended with the community 💙 We talked about how we can continue to help people of all ages and stages… 1/4
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
how we can turn patient partnership into something that genuinely happens in practice, creating real impact for the communities we serve. See you in London 💙
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
each other. Feeling understood. That’s something I see every day in the #Type1Diabetes community and it’s why I’m so passionate about ensuring lived experience helps shape the conversations around healthcare, research and support. Looking forward to meeting and learning from others and exploring..
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Delighted to be speaking at the Patient Empowerment World Congress Europe this October 💙 @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social Being part of the #T1D community is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. For me community is about people: people supporting people. Sharing experiences. Learning from..
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
in event planning and coordination.   We’re incredibly thankful to the Bukhman Foundation for supporting our Community Engagement work 💙   More on LinkedIn and some photos ➡️ www.linkedin.com/posts/farrow... 7/7
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#t1d #type1diabetes | Dan Farrow
Still smiling after yesterday's Breakthrough T1D UK London Discovery Day 💙 our biggest and most ambitious yet! What always stays with me after events like this isn't just the incredible speakers, in...
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
passion and commitment created an experience that made people feel informed, supported and, most importantly, part of our community. Special thanks to Bella Allchorne and Chris Bright too - delivering an event of this size and complexity is no small task - and they put on an absolute masterclass 6/7
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
day so special. Events like this are only possible because of the incredible T1D community that shows up for one another time and time again.   And of course, huge thanks to our phenomenal staff and volunteer team. From the first welcome at registration to the final pack down, your energy … 5/7
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
one another. That sense of belonging is exactly why Discovery Days matter - and why bringing the T1D community together will always be one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.   A huge thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, exhibited, partnered with us, volunteered and helped make the… 4/7
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
about bringing people together who understand the realities of life with #Type1Diabetes. The conversations, shared experiences and connections made throughout the day are what make events like these so impactful.   Yesterday, hundreds of people came together to learn, share, connect and support …3/7
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
group. It's also the people and the power of community.   For some people, yesterday was their first ever Breakthrough T1D event. For some, it may have been the first time they'd met another person or family affected by #T1D. There's something incredibly special… 2/7
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Still smiling after yesterday's @BT1DUK UK London Discovery Day 💙 our biggest and most ambitious yet!   What always stays with me after events like this isn't just the incredible speakers, inspiring lived experiences, the latest updates on research and technology, or activities for every age… 1/7
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
… I got to meet Anthony Geraci too. Thank you both for taking the time 💙 It’s a reminder that #Type1Diabetes doesn’t stop at borders – and neither does the power of our community. Every breakthrough, research advance and step forward in access and support makes such a difference to families 💙
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I’ve been lucky to catch up with international colleagues in person recently. This weekend it was great to spend time with Kristin Jahnke and her family during their visit to the UK and Europe. And back in June, while on a personal trip to Chicago… 2/3
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
One of the things I love most about @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social @breakthrought1dhq.bsky.social is that while we’re laser-focused on improving life for people affected by #T1D and driving towards cures, we’re part of a truly global community driving breakthroughs. 1/3
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
And it was wonderful to see Partha S Kar back on stage. The affection and support in the room spoke volumes about what he means to this community and all he has done for people living with #T1D 💙 Days like yesterday leave me feeling grateful, hopeful and reminded that none of us has to do this alone
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
we're seeing in research, technology and support, and the role our community continues to play in driving them forward. It was a reminder that every breakthrough starts with people coming together, sharing their experiences and believing things can be better.
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
So many conversations, shared experiences, new connections and reminders that community is at the heart of it all. It was also great to spend time with fantastic @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social colleagues & volunteers. I felt incredibly proud hearing Karen Addington MBE speak about the breakthroughs
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Yesterday was everything that makes the #T1D community so special 💙 Huge thanks to #TAD and the incredible organising team for bringing us together at the Royal College of Physicians for another brilliant #TAD2026. There’s something special about spending a day surrounded by people who just get it 🫶🏻
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
people arrived, and to the Bukhman Foundation for supporting a space built on connection, community, learning and hope. Belfast - what a city. Until next time… 💙 #Type1Diabetes 4/4
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
From open Community Conversations to shared learning across the event, every room reflected the warmth and connection that make this community so special 🫶🏻 Massive thanks as well to our brilliant volunteers, partners and Breakthrough T1D team who made the day so welcoming from the moment… 3/4
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
The venue was filled with honesty, warmth, laughter and true community spirit. Huge thanks to our inspiring speakers for giving so much of themselves and their time. And to everyone who shared their lived experience so generously - your voices are the heartbeat of this community. 2/4
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Still feeling the impact of an unforgettable @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social Discovery Day in #Belfast 💙 Saturday was everything these events are about: people coming together, sharing stories, learning side‑by‑side and reminding one another that no one should ever have to navigate #T1D alone. 1/4
Collage of photos from Breakthrough T1D UK Belfast Discovery Day (group photos, speakers, volunteers, venue)Collage of photos from Breakthrough T1D UK Belfast Discovery Day (group photos, speakers, volunteers, venue)Collage of photos from Breakthrough T1D UK Belfast Discovery Day (group photos, speakers, volunteers, venue)Collage of photos from Breakthrough T1D UK Belfast Discovery Day (group photos, speakers, volunteers, venue)
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
welcoming from the moment people arrived, and to the Bukhman Foundation for supporting a space built on connection, community, learning and hope. Belfast - what a city. Until next time… 💙 #Type1Diabetes 4/4
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
From open Community Conversations to shared learning across the event, every room reflected the warmth and connection that make this community so special 🫶🏻 Massive thanks as well to our brilliant volunteers, partners and Breakthrough T1D team who made the day so… 3/4
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
The venue was filled with honesty, warmth, laughter and true community spirit. Huge thanks to our inspiring speakers for giving so much of themselves and their time. And to everyone who shared their lived experience so generously - your voices are the heartbeat of this community. 2/4
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
really do change everything 💙 thank you Jazz! See you soon 🙌🏼
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
for confidence, understanding and hope 💙 So much of what works in health, advocacy and beyond comes from people learning from and supporting other and building spaces where no one feels like they’re doing it alone. Anchored in lived experience – and the reminder that community and peer support…
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
So good to see Jazz Sethi today for lunch on her travels from India 🇮🇳, catching up and talking about the power of connection, shared experience and showing up for one another in the #T1D community. These kinds of conversations always reinforce how vital community is: not just for support, but …
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Watch this space 👀 A huge thank you to the Bukhman Foundation for their support of our Community Engagement work 💙
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
discussing the event, thinking about how we create welcoming, community‑led spaces for people to connect, learn and share, including plans for new insight‑driven elements with a particular focus on further supporting younger people within our community spaces. There are some exciting plans underway
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
about the current state of T1D tech access across all four UK nations, and how we continue to improve what we offer so it remains insight‑led and coproduced. It also felt extra special to be meeting at LSE – the venue for our London #DiscoveryDay this September (as last year). We spent time…
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
people of all ages and stages of #T1D to live well – through access to trusted information and support, building meaningful community connections, and working in partnership with the community, the NHS and others to extend our impact for people affected by #Type1Diabetes. We also had discussions…
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Yesterday the @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social #CommunityEngagement team came together in person at LSE (London School of Economics) – and it was one of those days full of ideas, connection, passion and energy 💙 We spent time sharing our collective expertise and insights, focused on how we support …
Group picture (Ros, Bella, Chris, Dan, Helena, Lesley)Group pucture (Ros, Chris, Dan, Helena, Lesley and Bella)Selfie of Helena, Lesley, Ros, Bella, Chris and DanGroup picture with LSE sign (Ros, Bella, Lesley, Helena, Chris and Dan)
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
conversation and donation lifts our community’s voice and moves us closer to life‑changing breakthroughs 💙 🔗 bbc.in/4s8FRIw #GBDoc #NIDoc #BBCLifeline @gbdocinfo.bsky.social
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BBC One - Lifeline, Breakthrough T1D
Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
these innovations into reality. More than anything, it shows the power of our community: people living with T1D, loved ones, clinicians, scientists, volunteers, and fundraisers - all pulling together for a future without type 1. Please watch, share and consider making a gift. Every share, …
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BBC One - Lifeline, Breakthrough T1D
Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
There’s a strong message of progress too 🙏🏼 - including the extraordinary impact of diabetes technologies already transforming daily life for so many. Seeing this highlighted on national TV reinforces how far research and advocacy have taken us, and the huge role our community plays in helping turn
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BBC One - Lifeline, Breakthrough T1D
Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
their journeys, people living with T1D helping others feel seen and understood, and dedicated researchers like Tim Tree and Parth Narendran explaining why early detection matters so much. We also hear from our CEO Karen Addington on the breakthroughs your support continues to drive.
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BBC One - Lifeline, Breakthrough T1D
Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
This appeal raises vital awareness of what T1D truly means: the relentlessness, the strength it demands, the progress and hope - and a powerful reminder of just how serious it can be. Hosted beautifully by Nina Wadia, the film brings together voices from across our community: families sharing …
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BBC One - Lifeline, Breakthrough T1D
Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Our @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social BBC Lifeline Appeal is live! 💙 
Feeling incredibly proud - and moved - seeing our #T1D community front and centre today. As someone living with #Type1Diabetes myself, it’s powerful to see the realities of this lifelong condition shared with a national audience.
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BBC One - Lifeline, Breakthrough T1D
Nina Wadia presents an appeal on behalf of Breakthrough T1D.
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
… reassuring. Forever grateful for this wonderful technology 💙 #Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
It’s the small things that make life with #T1D that bit easier. What might seem simple to others can have a huge impact - like the new CarPlay update that lets Live Activities/widgets from my (DIY) Loop show up while driving. Having glucose levels visible makes the road safer and so much more … 1/2
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
… and most importantly, help raise vital funds to drive forward life-changing research. Huge thanks to everyone who came along and made it so special. Until next time! #T1D #GBDoc #NIDoc @gbdocinfo.bsky.social 2/2
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
What an incredible day at the @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social OneWalk #Belfast on Saturday! 💙 These events are all about community, connection, and hope – and it was full of all three. It was amazing to walk alongside so many people who get it, share stories, raise awareness of #Type1Diabetes … 1/2
Collage of pictures from Breakthrough T1D’s OneWalk BelfastCollage of pictures from Breakthrough T1D’s OneWalk BelfastCollage of pictures from Breakthrough T1D’s OneWalk BelfastCollage of pictures from Breakthrough T1D’s OneWalk Belfast
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
So excited to see many of you at our @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social #London Discovery Day and Technology Exhibition tomorrow, and of course, the bit we love the most: the conversations, support and connection of the #T1D community 💙 #Type1Diabetes @gbdocinfo.bsky.social
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
We at @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social want to hear your thoughts and experiences with hybrid closed loop (HCL) systems, please take a few minutes to fill out our survey 👇 Take the survey here: bit.ly/4nMCCVO 💙 thank you! Please share #T1D #GBDoc #NIDoc #Type1Diabetes #HCL @gbdocinfo.bsky.social
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
… community – the conversations, the support, and the connections that make these days so special. Sign up below – can’t wait to see many of you there 🙏🏼 @gbdocinfo.bsky.social
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Dan Farrow @danfarrow.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Thrilled to announce our upcoming @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social Discovery Day in #London! We’ve got an incredible agenda planned, featuring the brilliant @parthaskar.bsky.social (huge thanks, Partha! 💙). Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, share, and be inspired by the power of the #T1D … 1/2
Breakthrough T1D London Discovery Day
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