Aaron

Massachusetts 2025

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Aaron was diagnosed with T1D when he was just 17 months old. Now 16, he has found ways to balance it with the […] Read More

Cam

Massachusetts 2025

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Cam is an enthusiastic rising 8th grader with a passion for learning. Recently honored as “Student of the Month” by the school administrators, […] Read More

Lucas

Massachusetts 2025

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Lucas is a three-sport athlete who excels at football, basketball, and track. He prides himself in being early to practice and always prepared […] Read More

Stefanos

Massachusetts 2025

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Stefanos was diagnosed just days before Halloween at the age of 5. Always a trooper, he was less afraid than his parents. His […] Read More

Anna

Massachusetts 2023

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Anna is rightfully very proud that she is able to talk to anyone, even strangers about what life with T1D is like. She speaks […] Read More

Emmie

Massachusetts 2023

Age: 7 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Emmie calls her insulin pump and her continuous glucose monitor her “robots.” She recently shared her story about having T1D with her Girl Scouts […] Read More

Kate

Massachusetts 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Kate is passionate about improving the lives of those with T1D. She has volunteered to participate in clinical trials studying new T1D technology and […] Read More

Lilly

Massachusetts 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

Lilly makes sure to include time for giving back to others as part of her already busy schedule of school, track and lacrosse. […] Read More

Mia

Massachusetts 2019

Age: 7 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Mia is a very caring girl who prides herself on being kind to others and making friends. She loves music, playing with her […] Read More

Sammy

Massachusetts 2019

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Sammy has overcome many fears since being diagnosed with T1D when he was six. Now, with his insulin pump and CGM, he can […] Read More

Casey

Massachusetts 2017

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Summer camp is usually a place to relax, but for Casey, it was a life-changing experience. After struggling with her diabetes with only […] Read More

Ceci

Massachusetts 2017

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

The Executive Director of the JDRF New England Chapter refers to Ceci as one of her “go-to” volunteers. Ceci has participated in the […] Read More

Danielle

Massachusetts 2017

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Danielle likes math, chemistry and cross-country running. When she grows up she wants to work as a physician assistant in endocrinology to “help […] Read More

Jeffrey

Massachusetts 2015

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Jeffrey hasn’t always had T1D, but he has always had a love for hockey. He received his first pair of skates the day […] Read More

Finn

Massachusetts 2013

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Finn’s philosophy is simple but profound. “Type 1 diabetes is like a gigantic speed bump. It slows you down, but with the right […] Read More

Gilad

Massachusetts 2013

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Gilad is turning his passions into progress. As a committed cyclist, he organized a 50-mile charity ride benefiting T1D research. A talented student, […] Read More

Jackson

Massachusetts 2011

Jackson wants to become a professional hockey player one day, and own his own taekwondo studio. He also enjoys baseball, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, golf, reading adventure series, and collecting sports […] Read More

Jonathan

Massachusetts 2011

Jonathan's lived with type 1 diabetes since age two. Unfortunately, he and his entire immediate family know diabetes all too well. His little sister and father also have type 1 […] Read More

Jordan

Massachusetts 2011

When Jordan was diagnosed with diabetes at age 11, she already knew all about the disease – both her older brother and her father have type 1 diabetes, and her […] Read More

Joshua

Massachusetts 2011

At three years old, Joshua got his first insulin pump and became a delegate in the making when he had his first visit with Congressman Richard Neal. Since then, he […] Read More