Virginia

Emory

Virginia, 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 12

Emory and two of his siblings have T1D, so he understands how much work and support (and money) it takes to manage it.... Read More

Jack

Virginia, 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

If you ask Jack what he loves to do, he’s likely to answer “sleep!” which isn’t a surprise considering how much he has going... Read More

Jane

Virginia, 2023

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Jane believes supporting T1D research and raising awareness is very important. She enjoys participating in all of the JDRF events, and especially loved when... Read More

Karson

Virginia, 2023

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Karson is a “take charge” kind of guy, he leads his own JDRF One Walk team, founded “Go Blue Day” at his elementary school... Read More

Maddie

Virginia, 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Maddie doesn’t remember what her life before being diagnosed with T1D was like, but she does remember her dad (who also lives with T1D,... Read More

Riley

Virginia, 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Riley is passionate about the importance of T1D research advancements and the development of new technology to make managing T1D easier, and she’s played... Read More

Chloe

Virginia, 2019

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Chloe is a brilliant girl with a bright future ahead of her. She is very active in her community, plays volleyball and loves... Read More

Ellie

Virginia, 2019

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Ellie loves participating in ballet and hip hop dance classes and swimming, and recently completed her first 5K run. She is very proud... Read More

Garrett

Virginia, 2019

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Garrett is extremely passionate about everything he does. He loves organized sports, and plays hockey, basketball, football, soccer, golf and is a swimmer.... Read More

Hugh

Virginia, 2019

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Hugh is a talented musician who plays violin, viola, piano and recorder, performing with both his school’s jazz band and honors orchestra. Hugh... Read More

Jamie

Virginia, 2019

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Jamie loves volleyball, softball and basketball, as well as being actively involved with JDRF. She takes part in local T1D support group meetings,... Read More

Joshua

Virginia, 2017

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11 months

Joshua is a soccer player and his dad—who also has T1D—is his coach. He was excited to take part in the University... Read More

Keira

Virginia, 2017

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

T1D is a family affair for Keira’s family. Twelve-year-old Keira was diagnosed a few years ago after her father, who also has T1D,... Read More

Michael

Virginia, 2017

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 12

When he’s not walking or riding for JDRF, Michael likes to play baseball on a travel team. Since his diagnosis in 2012, Michael... Read More

Trevor

Virginia, 2017

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Trevor is giving T1D a run for its money. A track and field star who qualified to compete in the Junior Olympics four... Read More

Alexis

Virginia, 2015

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

“I absolutely love telling people my story,” says Alexis. And what a story it is: Diagnosed at age 13, she has already endured... Read More

Anna

Virginia, 2015

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Anna knows firsthand what it’s like to be part of a movement: Not only has she delivered the keynote address at the JDRF... Read More

Catherine

Virginia, 2015

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

When Catherine received her first pump in second grade, she told friends “it was a cool, secret gadget that only the best children... Read More

Peter

Virginia, 2015

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

En garde, T1D! Peter, an award–winning fencer, is now rallying his defenses against the disease. Diagnosed just last year, Peter plans to return... Read More

Alexander

Virginia, 2013

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Alexander’s T1D hit a nerve when he wasn’t allowed to take a driver’s learning permit test last year because of his insulin use.... Read More

Bridgette

Virginia, 2013

Age: 6 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Bridgette is a born entertainer—she loves singing and dancing, and has even performed at a JDRF Gala. Both Bridgette and her older brother... Read More

Elliot

Virginia, 2013

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 12

For Elliot, a cure would mean extra culinary—and cultural—benefits. “A cure for type 1 diabetes for an Asian-American like me would mean that... Read More

Emmie

Virginia, 2013

Age: 4 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Emmie hasn’t decided what she wants to be when she grows up, but she has narrowed down her choices. “I want to be... Read More

Kamryn

Virginia, 2013

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Kamryn believes there’s a silver lining to T1D and wants to help the world to see it. “I want to relay how research... Read More

Matthew

Virginia, 2013

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

This JDRF ambassador jumped into volunteering at the very beginning. Weeks after his diagnosis with T1D, he joined his first JDRF Walk. Because... Read More

Emily

Virginia, 2011

Emily would like Congress to understand how important it is to find a cure for type 1, and know that research is the only way for that to happen. In... Read More

Kerry

Virginia, 2011

Kerry knew about diabetes before she was diagnosed. At a very young age, she was involved in a clinical trial for high-risk relatives of people with type 1, since her... Read More

Riley

Virginia, 2011

Inspired by a nurse who made her laugh and took care of her when she was diagnosed at age eight, Riley wants to pursue a career as an intensive care... Read More

Timothy

Virginia, 2011

Timmy, diagnosed at age four, admits that diabetes can be scary but stays strong and positive for his family. "We are a team and we fight this disease together," he... Read More

Yvonne

Virginia, 2011

"I had no choice with this disease but I do have a choice with helping others," says Yvonne, who was diagnosed two days before her sixth birthday. She already knew... Read More