Connecticut

Annabelle

Connecticut, 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Annabelle’s biggest dream is to one day be able to say, “I used to have diabetes.” When she is not working hard in school... Read More

Ava

Connecticut, 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Ava loves drawing, collecting records and listening to music, as well as collecting skincare and stationery. At school, Ava participates in dance club, as... Read More

Emma

Connecticut, 2019

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Following Emma’s T1D diagnosis in 2007, her father was diagnosed in 2010, and one of her younger brothers was diagnosed in 2015. Since... Read More

Logan

Connecticut, 2019

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 17 Months

Logan enjoys being a collector, and is currently focused on collecting Hot Wheels and different kinds of money. He stays very active... Read More

Bobby

Connecticut, 2017

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Bobby enjoys taking part in Model UN and coming up with solutions to real world issues. Both his sister and father also live... Read More

Isabelle

Connecticut, 2017

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Isabelle loves to dance, particularly classic ballet, and take part in Model UN. Her goal is to attend medical school to become an... Read More

Schuyler

Connecticut, 2017

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Schuyler loves sports, baking and traveling with her family. When she grows up, she wants to be involved with T1D by helping others... Read More

Claire

Connecticut, 2015

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Every kid living with T1D is brave, and Claire is certainly no exception. She’s already participated in three clinical trials, including one on... Read More

Robert

Connecticut, 2015

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Marshall’s entire family is dedicated to JDRF advocacy. Together, they’ve organized a JDRF Walk, rallying friends and family under the team name “Marshall’s... Read More

Bobby

Connecticut, 2013

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9 months

T1D is one of many health obstacles Bobby lives with every day. Diagnosed with autism and dyspraxia in addition to his T1D,... Read More

Harrison

Connecticut, 2013

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Harrison sheds light on T1D—one lantern at a time. Through his organization T-1 Luminary Enlightenment, he has distributed more than 50,000 luminary bags,... Read More

Sophie

Connecticut, 2013

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11 months

When she’s not singing the national anthem at the Jonas Brothers’ Kickball Game or raising more than $100,000 (to date) for her... Read More

Jack

Connecticut, 2011

For four years, Jack's best friend, Peter, has kept him company on walks to the school nurse's office to check Jack's blood sugar. Peter and his family also learned a... Read More

Jamie

Connecticut, 2011

Jamie has lived with diabetes since the age of one, and is using her experience with the disease to help others and spread awareness. She mentors a newly diagnosed 11-year-old... Read More

Tess

Connecticut, 2011

Being active is a big part of Tess's life, whether she's Irish step dancing competitively or participating in Walks with her team, "Trek with Tess," which has raised about $10,000... Read More