Age: 8
Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Elaina is an avid gamer who loves to play with her friends on virtual reality and Minecraft. When she is not busy gaming with her friends, she loves to be outside running around with the chickens and farm cats. When Elaina changes her sites, she loves to pick out fun overlay patches to make her gear more fun! When Elaina grows up, she wants to be a veterinarian, zookeeper, or YouTuber.

Elaina was diagnosed with T1D on Thanksgiving Day in 2022. She loved being at the Castle and remembers getting gifts, visiting the toy room, and getting a special visit from George, the certified therapy dog. Elaina and her family celebrate her yearly diaversary by taking T1D decorated cookies, bracelets, stickers, and reading T1D books to her classmates. Elaina loves to educate anyone who asks about her diabetes and the gear she wears to help her every day.