EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Hundreds filled Peoria’s Riverfront Park this weekend to take steps toward finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.

The Breakthrough T1D Walk, formerly known as the JDRF One Walk, is one of the largest fundraising events of its kind, supporting research and education for people living with Type 1 diabetes.

This year marked the first time the event took place at Riverfront Park after several years in East Peoria, a move organizers say will become its new long-term home.

“It started for me before I was on staff with my son Peyton,” said Jen McDonald, Development Manager for Breakthrough T1D. “It’s rewarding to support the community and those living with this disease. It’s kind of a silent disease, and a lot of people don’t understand. Bringing everyone together, tha

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