Bela is on the competitive rowing team at her high school and her rowing academy—she feels those experiences have helped her gain important leadership... Read More
Lindsay remembers how isolated she felt after she was diagnosed with T1D, but that all changed when she and her family attended their first... Read More
Danny does an incredible job of managing a full schedule of academics and extra curricular activities including serving as vice president of his... Read More
Jameson knows that the T1D community is supportive regardless of where one lives, because he’s experienced it firsthand. He and his family have... Read More
Isabella loves drawing, writing, reading, gymnastics and swimming. She is only eight, but she’s already a walker, fundraiser and advocate. Recently, she met... Read More
A founding member of the First Lego League, his school’s first–ever robotics team, Aaron is also a talented tennis player. He raises funds... Read More
Avery remembers closing her eyes whenever her dad checked his blood sugar; she worried that it hurt him to test. He was diagnosed with diabetes at age 13, and his... Read More
Since being diagnosed at age six, Hannah has used her type 1 diabetes to inspire others and advocate for research and awareness. She was the poster child for her local... Read More
Jake’s personal experiences with diabetes – from the feelings of fear and isolation he once felt to the sense of empowerment he gained as he learned to manage his diabetes-... Read More
Involved in sports since he was a young child, John has found that having type 1 diabetes as an athlete can be difficult, especially when it comes to helping others... Read More
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