Age: 17
Age at Diagnosis: 10

Avery has been a dancer for over 14 years and competitively for the past 5 years. She’s a member of her school’s varsity dance team and runs their social media. Avery is proud of maintaining great grades in school while balancing a busy schedule. She’s also proud of her role as a JDRF Youth Ambassador team lead and all the work she has done to educate her community about what life is like living with T1D. 

Whether it is through serving as a Youth Ambassador or raising funds with her JDRF One Walk team, Avery does her part to make a difference. “It’s important to advocate and spread awareness with the platform I have as a person with T1D.” She enjoys being a role model for other kids with T1D and hopes to work as a dietician for children one day.