Maryland

Annika

Maryland, 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 12

Annika can almost always be found outdoors, whether it’s biking, hiking, running, skiing, or playing tennis. Recently, Annika was certified to SCUBA dive and... Read More

Anya

Maryland, 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

When Anya was 10 years old, one of her close friends from diabetes camp passed away due to complications from severe low blood sugar.... Read More

Jocelyn

Maryland, 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Jocelyn is passionate about everything she does. From competitive rock climbing to writing and photography, Jocelyn is a well-rounded teen who hasn’t let... Read More

Matthew

Maryland, 2019

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Matthew was diagnosed with both T1D and celiac disease just last year, but he’s accomplished a lot since then. The month after he... Read More

Alex

Maryland, 2017

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 12

Alex likes to play tennis, get together with her friends and travel with her family. When she grows up she wants to work... Read More

Kaili

Maryland, 2017

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Kaili wants to be a writer someday. He also enjoys building model kits, volunteering and public speaking. Being diagnosed with T1D was a... Read More

Margaret

Maryland, 2017

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Margaret is very passionate about dance, visual art and volunteering. She says, “Despite my diagnosis, I am extremely proud to say that I... Read More

Sam

Maryland, 2017

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Sam is passionate about field hockey—and she loves history, ceramics and baking. Her younger brother also has T1D and Sam says, “We estimate... Read More

Chase

Maryland, 2015

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

This is Chase’s second year serving as a Youth Ambassador for JDRF with his sister, who also lives with T1D. The siblings have... Read More

Kiara

Maryland, 2015

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Technology has changed Kiara’s life. Both Kiara and her brother Chase began using the Animas Ping Pump in 2013, which means the two... Read More

Carlos

Maryland, 2013

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

One of Carlos’ greatest tools for living with T1D is gratitude. “For me, every breath, every smile, every time I hold open a... Read More

Tacy

Maryland, 2013

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Tacy is going global! Organizing JDRF Walks from England to Germany, this advocate and her brother both have T1D. “I am very open... Read More

Anna

Maryland, 2011

Inspired by her mother's hard work to raise awareness, Anna knows how important it is to teach everyone she knows about type 1 diabetes. "By teaching others, I raise awareness;... Read More

Daniel

Maryland, 2011

Danny enjoys soccer, football, basketball, swimming, and playing trombone in his school's band. He keeps busy, even if that means taking breaks from a sports game or disconnecting his insulin... Read More