Age: 14
Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Mady is passionate about dance and has recently joined her high school dance team, where she performs at football games. She also does ballet outside of her school dance team. In school, she is a dedicated student. She participates in clubs such as the Red Cross, Best Buddies, and the student council. She hopes to work in medicine when she grows up and currently participates in her school’s medical career and tech program.

Mady was diagnosed with T1D seven years ago. Ever since, she has worked to create awareness in her community. Every year, for the Breakthrough T1D Walk, she rallies her friends and family to raise money and come to support her and T1D awareness. She has also learned to communicate well with anyone involved in school and dance life. She is not afraid to talk to anyone about having her phone on her for a blood-sugar reading or for carrying snacks. She is also always excited to answer her friends’ questions about T1D as she wants to raise awareness.