2026 Gala Honorees
Celebrating leaders making an impact in the Type 1 community
Lauren Bongiorno
Titan Award
Lauren Bongiorno is the Founder and CEO of Risely Health, a leading virtual coaching company dedicated to helping individuals and families impacted by Type 1 diabetes live with greater freedom and confidence.
Diagnosed at age 7, Lauren brings over 25 years of lived experience, along with a deep commitment to supporting the T1D community in both blood sugar management and mindset.
Her connection to TK.Type 1 is rooted in a personal relationship with the Malila family and strengthened by a shared mission to expand access to meaningful support. Through this partnership, Risely and TK.Type 1 have helped dozens of individuals and families gain the tools, guidance, and community they need to thrive.
Jonathan Bretana
Unsung Hero Award
Jonathan Bretana is an entrepreneur, sales strategist, and personal development coach dedicated to helping others achieve clarity and lasting transformation. With over a decade of experience in medical sales, he has built high-performing relationships and driven impactful growth across healthcare practices.
As the founder of The Clear Lifestyle, Jonathan empowers individuals to align mindset with action, guided by his core belief that “Clarity Lets Everyone Achieve Results.”
Jonathan is personally connected to the fight against diabetes—his wife lives with the condition, inspiring him daily with her strength and resilience, and he has close friends impacted as well. This connection fuels his passion to raise awareness and support the cause.
A strong advocate for health, fitness, and personal growth, Jonathan works to inspire others to rise with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Join us for an unforgettable evening inspired by the beauty of Atlantis while supporting programs and awareness for individuals living with Type 1 Diabetes.