Massachusetts

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