Ava

Washington 2025

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Ava is an avid runner and swimmer who lifeguards and teaches swim lessons when not consumed with schoolwork. As an aspiring lawyer, she […] Read More

Bryan

Washington 2025

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

Bryan was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during the pandemic. He has personally witnessed the significant challenges faced by youth with T1D and […] Read More

Lucie

Washington 2025

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Lucie is entering her junior year of high school in Seattle, WA, where she enjoys playing for her school’s cross country and lacrosse […] Read More

Micah

Washington 2025

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 14

A sophomore at Mercer Island High School, Micah can be found in the gym playing basketball, hanging with his friends, or playing ping-pong […] Read More

Preston

Washington 2025

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Preston was diagnosed with T1D when he was 16 months old. Living with T1D his whole life, Preston learned how to be responsible […] Read More

Simone

Washington 2025

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Simone has never let diabetes hold her back from having new experiences and adventures! She is a cheerleader at her high school and […] Read More

Eli

Washington 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Eli loves science and social studies. He likes to spend his free time outdoors, playing golf, hiking, and camping. Eli is a patrol leader […] Read More

Grace

Washington 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

You can’t stop Grace from spreading awareness about T1D! She has not one, but two social media accounts that she uses to educate people […] Read More

Natalie

Washington 2023

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Children’s Congress is a huge part of Natalie’s family story—her mom was a Delegate at the very first Children’s Congress in 1999! “I think […] Read More

Safa

Washington 2023

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

If there’s one word that describes Safa, it is definitely the word active! She plays competitive soccer and has her red striped belt in […] Read More

Wes

Washington 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Wes is an avid athlete and does not let his type 1 diabetes define him. “Being a person with T1D should not prevent me, […] Read More

Austin

Washington 2019

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

At Austin’s first JDRF event, he was pushed around in a stroller at a JDRF One Walk in support of his older brother […] Read More

CJ

Washington 2019

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

CJ isn’t afraid to enthusiastically try new things—from mountain biking to snowboarding, and becoming a go-to source for all things exotic car related—he’s […] Read More

Juliana

Washington 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

For so many kids, Christmas is a day of gifts, family and delicious food. In 2008, Juliana, however, spent Christmas in the hospital […] Read More

Natalie

Washington 2019

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Natalie has enjoyed running for many years, and has refused to let T1D stop her. In fact, just two years ago, she ran […] Read More

Anthony

Washington 2017

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Anthony enjoys karate and is working toward his adult black belt. He also likes to play music on the piano, guitar and ukulele. […] Read More

Bridget

Washington 2017

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Bridget loves reading and studying, especially about subjects that overlap with T1D. She explains, “We have been learning about cell membranes, transport and […] Read More

Evie

Washington 2017

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Evie loves singing in her school choir and swimming competitively—she even made the district finals for swimming in several events. Performing at a […] Read More

Lilly

Washington 2017

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Lilly likes swimming competitively, with the goal of someday qualifying for the Olympics. Her sister, Evie, is also a Delegate, and having a […] Read More

Lukas

Washington 2017

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 14 months

Lukas likes to ride his bike, read and play video games with his friends. He’s proud that he went to three summer […] Read More

Sophie

Washington 2017

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Sophie likes soccer, reading, watching movies and hanging out with her friends. “However, one of my more unusual pastimes compared to other kids […] Read More

Brynn

Washington 2015

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Living with T1D for Brynn is a family affair: Both her father and her older sister also have the disease. Spreading awareness is […] Read More

Caroline

Washington 2015

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Caroline is involved in her community as a tutor for second graders, a volunteer at a senior residence and through her work with […] Read More

Hannah

Washington 2015

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Hannah overcame the initial impact of being diagnosed with T1D to develop an impressive advocacy effort. She recalls “I was shocked at first, […] Read More

Jackson

Washington 2015

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Jackson has lived with T1D for a decade now and, today, he wants one thing: freedom. “I want freedom to be a kid […] Read More

Makaila

Washington 2015

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

  Makaila is very mindful of the burdens of T1D—her father has the disease and she was diagnosed at just 16 months old. […] Read More

Paige

Washington 2015

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

“I find that when I am creating, I feel most comfortable,” says Paige. Drawing, painting, and writing songs, skits and plays are just […] Read More

Blythe

Washington 2013

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Blythe is intimately familiar with the challenges of being a teen with T1D. At age 15, after almost a decade living with the […] Read More

Erica

Washington 2013

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Erica was a T1D advocate even before she received her own diagnosis. As a child, she participated in a JDRF Walk with her […] Read More

Henry

Washington 2013

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Henry has overcome great hurdles in his struggle with T1D. Ranked second in the country in sprint kayaking for his age/standing, Henry had […] Read More

Nicole

Washington 2013

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Like many kids with T1D, Nicole didn’t have a history of the disease in her family. Her diagnosis came as a shock, but […] Read More

Chloe

Washington 2011

Chloe's spirit is a force to be reckoned with. Diagnosed at age seven, Chloe was recently adopted by her grandparents, who have been working to raise awareness about the disease. Read More

Kieran

Washington 2011

An active athlete, Kieran (nicknamed Kiki) tries not to let his type 1 diabetes slow him down. He enjoys basketball, skiing, and soccer, and is determined to live a fun […] Read More

Sara

Washington 2011

Sara is thankful for the support from family and others who have helped her continue to live an active life since her diagnosis at age 11 – from cross-country coaches […] Read More