Anisha

New Mexico 2025

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Anisha was diagnosed with T1D at the age of 8, but she has never let it slow her down. Over the years, she […] Read More

Lila

New Mexico 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Lila and her family live over 200 miles from their closest JDRF chapter, but they work to spread awareness about Type 1 Diabetes. As […] Read More

Katie

New Mexico 2019

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Just a couple of days before Katie was diagnosed with T1D, she competed at Divisionals for competitive rock climbing. At the competition, she […] Read More

Evan

New Mexico 2017

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Evan is an avid fisherman, rifleman and marksman. He also enjoys flag football, basketball and track. Evan and his family, including his grandparents, […] Read More

Emma

New Mexico 2015

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Emma is no stranger to sharing her story. The ten–year–old has already told her Congresswoman and Senator all about her T1D, and each […] Read More

Fallon

New Mexico 2013

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Fallon’s enthusiastic spirit is clear to all who hear her story. This varsity soccer player remains active and upbeat. “Type 1 diabetes changed […] Read More

Jaxon

New Mexico 2011

A yellow belt in karate, Jaxon hopes to earn his black belt one day. He loves to read, is learning to play guitar, and plays soccer, football, and basketball with […] Read More