Donnie

Delaware 2025

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Donnie was diagnosed with T1D around Halloween, and it was a new world for her and the family. It was difficult at first […] Read More

Casey

Delaware 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 15

Casey’s favorite subject in school is chemistry. In the future, she envisions herself as a veterinarian or in a STEM-oriented career. Her love of […] Read More

Owen

Delaware 2019

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

T1D is no match for Owen, who earned his brown belt and moved into the advanced classes in karate last year. He competes […] Read More

Brynn

Delaware 2017

Age: 6 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Where have you seen her face before? Maybe on the cover of JDRF’s 2016 Special Diabetes Program brochure, or you might recognize her […] Read More

Sadie

Delaware 2015

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Education is important to Sadie—especially educating the public about what it means to have T1D. “It is amazing how few people know about […] Read More

Craig

Delaware 2013

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Part of what makes Craig and his T1D advocacy unique is his personal philosophy. “I try to be a good person to others, […] Read More

Madeline

Delaware 2011

Madeline says she does her best to keep her head held high, even though diabetes can be challenging. "I find that promoting diabetes [awareness] is a great way to get […] Read More