Action News Jax’s Emily Turner helped raise $407,000 for Type 1 Diabetes this weekend.
She emceed the annual gala for Breakthrough T1D at the Sawgrass Marriott.
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The nonprofit funds breakthrough research to find a cure for the disease, helps advocate for policy changes, and supports the Type 1 Diabetic community.
The night also honored the granddaughter of Ronnie Van Zandt, the lead singer of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Ariah Todd has lived with Type 1 Diabetes since she was diagnosed at age 7.
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