Tori

Alabama 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

For Tori, being diagnosed with T1D at a young age was life-changing but through advances in technology and attending diabetes camp, Tori has been […] Read More

Violet

Alabama 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Violet makes a point to wear her insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor in visible places as much as she possibly can to help […] Read More

Sam

Alaska 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 15

Sam is a very creative teen who enjoys painting, drawing, sculpting, and making jewelry—she even received second and third place in her state fair’s […] Read More

Ellie

Arizona 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Ellie is very proud of all she has done for JDRF: 9 One Walks, 2 Galas, 2 lemonade stands, 4 years as a Youth […] Read More

Kellen

Arizona 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Kellen is an actor, singer, and dancer. He has performed in many local plays and recently got a small part in a TV movie! […] Read More

Maggie

Arizona 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Maggie works part-time as a teacher’s assistant at a local preschool and recently had the opportunity to mentor one of her students after a […] Read More

Chloe

Arkansas 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Chloe is a very outgoing and bubbly person, so she’s a pro at telling her T1D story. She has done radio and TV interviews […] Read More

Theo

Arkansas 2023

Age: 6 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Theo recently played in his first chess tournament where he won 3 games! He also loves soccer, both watching it and playing it. Whenever […] Read More

Brodie

California 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Brodie is an award-winning basketball player whose dream is to play for the NBA. Upon his diagnosis with T1D, all Brodie could think was […] Read More

Damian

California 2023

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Damian loves sports, particularly baseball and soccer, and he doesn’t shy away from stepping up into some of the tougher roles on his teams. […] Read More

Darcy

California 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

In addition to being an honors student, Darcy enjoys art, crochet, roller skating, and plays tennis for her high school. She has even found […] Read More

Emma

California 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

When Emma was young, she wanted to be a superhero so she could help people in need. Her career plans have changed a bit. […] Read More

Frankie

California 2023

Age: 7 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Frankie is one busy girl! She is on a local swim team, plays piano, is an avid snow skier, participates in gymnastics, and is […] Read More

Kathryn

California 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Kathryn recently earned her scuba diving certification, something people with T1D couldn’t do until recently. She loves sports and the outdoors, with some of […] Read More

Lucca

California 2023

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Lucca likes to stay active with fencing, playing dodgeball, and going to the park with his friends. He’s become a pro at overcoming challenges—not […] Read More

Marisa

California 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

If you ask Marisa what she wants to do when she’s older, her answer is simple: she wants to make a difference in people’s […] Read More

Natalia

California 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 12

Natalia became a JDRF Youth Ambassador pretty soon after being diagnosed with T1D, and she credits that with helping her to adjust to life […] Read More

Nina

California 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

Sports and competition have always been a big part of Nina’s life, but she has always made time for other things she’s passionate about. […] Read More

Paige

California 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

If there is one word to describe Paige, it’s definitely the word “resilient.” Paige was diagnosed with T1D when she was in the first […] Read More

Paris

California 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

If you ask Paris what type of animal is her favorite, she’d probably quickly answer with “koalas.” When Paris was diagnosed with T1D, her […] Read More

Tennyson

California 2023

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Tennyson likes creating online trivia quizzes and collecting junior ranger badges from all the U.S. National Parks. He’s a speed LEGO builder and has […] Read More

Zosia

California 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Zosia has a passion for writing, especially poetry. She also loves to play violin and listen to live music. Aside from an appreciation for […] Read More

Ella

Colorado 2023

Age: 5 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Ella is very excited to start kindergarten this year. Swimming is one of her favorite activities, but she also loves coloring, dance, gymnastics, and […] Read More

Gavin

Colorado 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

If you’re ever wondering where you can find Gavin, the first place you are likely to find him is somewhere people need help. Whether […] Read More

Sabrina

Colorado 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Being from Colorado, Sabrina enjoys staying active! She plays lacrosse and loves to ski in the winter and mountain bike in the summer. One […] Read More

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

Casey

Delaware 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 15

Casey’s favorite subject in school is chemistry. In the future, she envisions herself as a veterinarian or in a STEM-oriented career. Her love of […] Read More

Becca

Florida 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

When Becca was diagnosed with T1D at age 7, an experienced T1D family visited them in the hospital to give them guidance and support. […] Read More

Camila

Florida 2023

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

When Camila has free time, you can usually find her in the kitchen cooking different recipes from around the world, or riding horses and […] Read More

Jack

Florida 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Jack is inspired by all of the breakthrough T1D research, advances in technology, and teams of people working to improve lives of people with […] Read More

Leah

Florida 2023

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Leah is smart, spunky, and brave. She’s looking forward to putting those traits to work as a Delegate. “I’m not afraid to use my […] Read More

Luke

Florida 2023

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Luke is a competitive soccer player who has two tournament championships under his belt so far! He is also a member of his school’s […] Read More

Nathaniel

Florida 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Nathaniel is an accomplished saxophonist (who also plays trombone) who started playing sax just over a year ago, and is now one of the […] Read More

Oliver

Florida 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

Oliver has been highly involved with JDRF since his diagnosis 3 years ago, from volunteering at Galas to participating in One Walks to being […] Read More

Rohan

Florida 2023

Age: 7 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

At the start of each school year, Rohan teaches his classmates about what it’s like to live with T1D. It’s good practice for what […] Read More

Savannah

Florida 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

As one of four people in her family living with T1D, Savannah is very familiar with how T1D technology makes managing the disease easier. […] Read More

Amanda

Georgia 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

When Amanda was diagnosed with T1D, what she needed the most was to see other people living with T1D who weren’t just surviving, but […] Read More

Bauer

Georgia 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Bauer is very interested in technology—he recently built his own computer! He’s been in a few clinical trials related to T1D technology and knows […] Read More

Evan

Georgia 2023

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

There are a lot of impressive things about Evan, but his kindness might be the most impressive of them all. “I like to make […] Read More

Kobi

Georgia 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Kobi is an active 7th grader who plays football and saxophone, but of all his accomplishments, forming his support organization “Kobi’s Konnection” to help […] Read More

Savannah

Georgia 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Savannah is very enthusiastic about causes that are important to her. Since her T1D diagnosis, she and her family have been actively involved in […] Read More

Drass

Hawaii 2023

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Drass might have the widest range of interests of any 3rd grader around! He loves to play soccer, collect and trade Pokemon cards, play […] Read More

Nico

Hawaii 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Nico loves to be active, and you can usually find him playing either club soccer or with his school’s team, hiking, fishing, or surfing. […] Read More

Charlotte

Idaho 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Charlotte is very artistic—she likes singing, dancing, and listening to boy bands, but she especially likes abstract painting. She enjoys raising awareness about T1D, […] Read More

Edgar

Illinois 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Edgar has two parents, two sisters, and two dogs, and describes them as a team when it comes to supporting Edgar managing life with […] Read More

Izzy

Illinois 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Izzy has always had one goal: to not let T1D stand in her way or prevent her from accomplishing anything, and she achieves that […] Read More

Josie

Illinois 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

When Josie’s former state senator asked her to talk about living with T1D at a press conference, she jumped at the chance. “I was […] Read More

Teagan

Illinois 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Teagan is extremely passionate about water polo and has played in the National Tournament in California and competed at the Junior Olympics. Teagan is […] Read More

Sophia

Indiana 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Sophia is one busy 6th grader! She’s in high ability classes, a member of the swim team, and plays tennis as well. She’s incredibly […] Read More

Lucy

Iowa 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Lucy has participated in several research studies since she was diagnosed with T1D at age 6. “I participate in any study I qualify for […] Read More

Reese

Iowa 2023

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Reese is very excited that she made the swim team this year, and is grateful for her continuous glucose monitor that allows her mom […] Read More

Blythe

Kansas 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Blythe loves writing poems and stories—one of her poems was even published in a national student poetry collection! She also likes playing video games […] Read More

Harper

Kentucky 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Harper is a straight-A student and takes school very seriously because her goal is to become a pediatric endocrinologist. She wants to provide empathy […] Read More

Lily

Kentucky 2023

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Lily fondly remembers getting a Rufus bear in the hospital after her T1D diagnosis—she still sleeps with it to this day! From that moment, […] Read More

Bryce

Louisiana 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

After Bryce was diagnosed with T1D, he realized pretty quickly how important using his voice is. “T1D advocacy is really important to me. Advocacy […] Read More

Henry

Louisiana 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Henry is a perfect mix of athleticism and academics. Just last year he made it to the Academic Games National Tournament and scored the […] Read More

Maria

Maine 2023

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Even though Maria is only 10, she already has a plan for high school: she will shadow her doctor to learn how to help […] Read More

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

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

Jayda

Michigan 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Jayda is very involved at her school – she was voted class president by her fellow classmates, and she is a member of the […] Read More

Jolie

Michigan 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

When Jolie left the hospital after her T1D diagnosis, she went right to dance class. On top of being a competitive dancer, she’s a […] Read More

Malcolm Jr.

Michigan 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

If you ask Malcolm Jr. one word he would use to describe himself, he is quick to let you know that he is a […] Read More

Trace

Michigan 2023

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Trace is not only passionate about sports, he’s also an incredibly talented athlete! He plays basketball, football, and baseball, and recently made a travel […] Read More

Ben

Minnesota 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9 months

Ben has a built-in T1D support system: his brother, who also has T1D. They play soccer, hockey, and golf together, and can […] Read More

Isabella

Minnesota 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Isabella has had some firsthand experience when it comes to legislation that would positively impact the T1D community. As a member of Youth in […] Read More

Thor

Minnesota 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Thor loves building with Legos, so much so that instead of using a poster to do his yearly presentation at school to spread awareness […] Read More

JuJu

Mississippi 2023

Age: 4 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

JuJu is known as the hero amongst his family, and it’s easy to see why! Juju was diagnosed with T1D when he was only […] Read More

Eve LeeAnn

Missouri 2023

Age: 5 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Eve LeeAnn is a very outgoing five year old and loves to entertain—singing, dancing, and wearing costumes. With the help of her mom, Eve […] Read More

Kate

Missouri 2023

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

One week after her T1D diagnosis, Kate raised more than $14,000 for JDRF. Since then, she has served as a JDRF Youth Ambassador and […] Read More

Madi

Missouri 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Madi and her mom created a support group in their community for families of children with T1D. They’ve also done presentations at Madi’s school […] Read More

Madisyn

Montana 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

If anyone ever has a question for Madisyn about T1D, she doesn’t hesitate to answer. Her outgoing personality doesn’t stop at spreading T1D awareness; […] Read More

Aiden

Nebraska 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Aiden has taken every opportunity to educate his classmates, family, and friends about T1D and the daily struggles he faces. He’s especially proud of […] Read More

Alex

Nebraska 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 12

Alex wants to be a pharmacist when he grows up because he loves helping people. His part-time job as a clerk at his local […] Read More

Brooklyn

Nebraska 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Brooklyn enjoys playing tennis and volleyball, spending time with her friends and family, shopping, riding her bike, baking, and volunteering. Brooklyn is incredibly proud […] Read More

Joy

Nevada 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Joy describes herself as “a very busy person” and she definitely is! She participates in piano club, winter color guard, Girl Scouts, student council, […] Read More

Leah

Nevada 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 14

Leah was diagnosed with T1D in April of 2022, which she describes as the biggest challenge of her life. Leah hit the ground running […] Read More

Amanda

New Hampshire 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Amanda has received straight A’s her entire school career, which would be an impressive accomplishment all on its own, but Amanda’s dedication and work […] Read More

Elise

New Hampshire 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Elise doesn’t remember life without T1D, but she tries to think of it as more of an obstacle than a roadblock. Elise is passionate […] Read More

Avery

New Jersey 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Avery has been a dancer for over 14 years and competitively for the past 5 years. She’s a member of her school’s varsity dance […] Read More

Bela

New Jersey 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

Bela is on the competitive rowing team at her high school and her rowing academy—she feels those experiences have helped her gain important leadership […] Read More

Ella

New Jersey 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

When Ella is not pushing herself with academics, she can be found on a field hockey or lacrosse field or at the beach serving […] Read More

Lindsay

New Jersey 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Lindsay remembers how isolated she felt after she was diagnosed with T1D, but that all changed when she and her family attended their first […] Read More

Russell

New Jersey 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Ask Russell what two of his most proud accomplishments are and he will be quick to tell you that they are achieving his Tenderfoot […] Read More

Lila

New Mexico 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Lila and her family live over 200 miles from their closest JDRF chapter, but they work to spread awareness about Type 1 Diabetes. As […] Read More

Ari

New York 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Ari is very passionate about sports and is on a competitive travel baseball team. “I’m proud of being able to perform as an elite […] Read More

Ariel

New York 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

It doesn’t matter if it’s managing life with T1D or spending 9 months working hard to recover from a ruptured ACL to return to […] Read More

Isabella

New York 2023

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Isabella started raising awareness for type 1 diabetes in the third grade, making posters for her class about the differences between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. […] Read More

Jackie

New York 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Jackie loves exploring, whether it be destinations around the world or who she is as a person, she is always in the mood for […] Read More

Jayme

New York 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

When Jayme was 13, she and her mom participated in a JDRF Ride and the support she experienced was inspiring. “For the first time […] Read More

JT

New York 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 12

In the two years since he was diagnosed with T1D, JT has learned a lot about taking care of himself. This is especially true […] Read More

Max

New York 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 12

Max is a guy with a goal: to do whatever he can to further T1D research and contribute to the progress being made towards […] Read More

Nicholas

New York 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Nicholas really likes to help with yard work, so much so that he is currently participating in the 50 Yard Challenge, mowing 50 yards […] Read More

Orli

New York 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Orli wants to make the world a better place, using passion as her guiding value, and she’s well on her way to doing just […] Read More

Christina

North Carolina 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Christina can usually be found spreading awareness around T1D. Whether she’s speaking about T1D in her speech and debate or English classes, posting on […] Read More

Davis

North Carolina 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Davis loves sports and is a starting lacrosse player, and captain of the soccer team at his school. He’s a member of the National […] Read More

Hannah

North Carolina 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Hannah has been a dancer for over 14 years — she is trained in ballet, modern, jazz, and tap. She is also a member […] Read More

Jad

North Carolina 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 12

Jad describes himself as an extrovert, he loves having conversations with a variety of people and learning more about different ideas in general. He’s […] Read More

Madilyn

North Carolina 2023

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

When Madilyn was diagnosed with T1D, she dove right into getting involved with things like JDRF One Walk, JDRF Ride, and has served as […] Read More

Brandon

Ohio 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Brandon is proud of how well he manages his schedule — he plays club soccer year round, is on his school’s basketball team, and […] Read More

Cora

Ohio 2023

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Cora loves arts and crafting, especially drawing and making Barbie clothes, and she recently started to teach herself how to crochet. She is a […] Read More

Ethan

Ohio 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Ethan is a high school sophomore who will never pass up the opportunity to talk about T1D. “I have always taken the opportunity to […] Read More

Ian

Ohio 2023

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Ian has not let T1D get in his way! He maintains all A’s in school, plays tennis, piano, and loves performing in musicals (he […] Read More

Jordan

Ohio 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Jordan describes himself as “family-oriented” and says that his journey with T1D has been a family effort. Jordan knows that not everyone living with […] Read More

Luke

Ohio 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 14

Luke wasn’t planning on attending JDRF 2023 Children’s Congress, but his brother, who has been living with T1D for eight years, was. That all […] Read More

Bay

Oklahoma 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Bay loves school, so much so that she’s already thinking about colleges even though she’s only in 6th grade (Brown is her first choice […] Read More

Tyler

Oklahoma 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Tyler is thrilled to represent the Cherokee Nation at this year’s JDRF Children’s Congress. He enjoys learning about his Native American heritage, especially about […] Read More

Andrew

Oregon 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Andrew dreams of a world where people are more educated about T1D, and he works hard in his community to help that happen! In […] Read More

Owen

Oregon 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Owen enjoys volunteering for JDRF, from serving as a Youth Ambassador, community events like One Walk, and delivering Bags of Hope to newly diagnosed […] Read More

Zoe

Oregon 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

When Zoe’s twin brother was diagnosed with T1D in 2015, she, her parents and other sibling were screened for diabetes autoantibodies. Her older sibling […] Read More

Anderson

Pennsylvania 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Anderson has a lot of things that take up his time! He is on both the soccer and tennis teams at school, a member […] Read More

Caroline

Pennsylvania 2023

Age: 7 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Caroline is a very active 7-year-old both in and out of school! Caroline loves soccer, softball, dance, and children’s programs at church. Caroline’s proudest […] Read More

Emily

Pennsylvania 2023

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Emily loves helping people, whether it be through serving as a student ambassador or being a helper at the school library. Every year for […] Read More

Ethan

Pennsylvania 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Ethan loves the outdoors—hiking, camping, hunting, and skiing—and has been to 11 National Parks. “I’ve had to treat low blood sugars four hundred feet […] Read More

Hannah

Rhode Island 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Hannah has a passion for community service. She’s in her school’s Kindness Club, has won an award for her dedication to her local soup […] Read More

Cooper

South Carolina 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Cooper likes playing video games and hanging out with his friends—he has sleepovers with them almost every weekend. He plays percussion in his middle […] Read More

Eliza

South Carolina 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 14

Eliza fell in love with running the summer before 7th grade, and has been running varsity track and cross country ever since! She was […] Read More

Khadidja

South Dakota 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Khadidja loves to read,play the saxophone, and learn new things. When asked what she sees herself doing as an adult, Khadidja says she sees […] Read More

Sierra

South Dakota 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

Sierra loves sports and exercise and keeps herself active on a traveling softball team and the track team (the long jump is her favorite). […] Read More

Jack

Tennessee 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Jack is very active and can usually be found in the water! Whether he’s in the pool participating in competitive swimming year-round or out […] Read More

Naman

Tennessee 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Naman is a JDRF Youth Ambassador and Youth Advocacy Leader who is passionate about healthcare affordability. “It is extremely important to me that those […] Read More

Reagan

Tennessee 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Reagan holds several pageant titles (including her current title of America’s Ideal Miss Historic Tennessee), but one of the titles Reagan is most proud […] Read More

Addison

Texas 2023

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Addison is passionate about everything she does, whether that’s playing volleyball, tennis, golfing, cheerleading, or getting the leading role in school plays. An accomplishment […] Read More

Alex

Texas 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Upon her diagnosis with T1D, Alex was told artificial pancreas technology would not be available until she was in college. She started using one […] Read More

Bethany

Texas 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Bethany has a personal goal: to spread awareness and help other people with T1D better manage their disease. “I have turned this seemingly everlasting […] Read More

Brock

Texas 2023

Age: 7 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Brock has handled his T1D diagnosis really well. “I don’t cry with injections, finger sticks, CGM or pump site changes, and I tell people […] Read More

Layla

Texas 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

You’d probably have a hard time finding another teenager who understands herself as well as Layla does. Her burning desire to express her personal […] Read More

Nadia

Texas 2023

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Nadia loves to be active. She has been playing soccer—her favorite sport—since she was 4 years old. She also runs track and won third […] Read More

Peyton

Texas 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Peyton has traveled to 13 countries, and she hopes to increase that number by a lot. She even traveled to Nicaragua just three weeks […] Read More

Peyton

Texas 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Peyton is a busy 12 year old and likes trying new things! He has a red belt in martial arts, is a trumpet player […] Read More

Pranav

Texas 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Pranav loves using technology and software to solve real-world problems and envisions himself using his passion to help solve problems that are related to […] Read More

Ryan

Texas 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

After Ryan attended her first JDRF One Walk, she says she felt driven to spread awareness about T1D and do everything she possibly could […] Read More

Sofia

Texas 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

It would be tough to find something that Sofia hasn’t done to raise awareness around T1D. She’s participated in JDRF One Walk events, Galas, […] Read More

Sydnie

Texas 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Sydnie loves all things science and math—she hopes to one day attend UCLA and become a chemical scientist. She really enjoys singing, playing piano […] Read More

Zara

Texas 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Zara has big aspirations! She is passionate about speech and debate, and wants to become a lawyer, then eventually run for congressional office. Zara […] Read More

Laila

Utah 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

When Laila was in 5th grade, she did a project on Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space. It sparked her love […] Read More

Liviana

Utah 2023

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Liviana describes herself as a strong feminist who will always fight for what she believes in, and she’s looking forward to bringing that energy […] Read More

Thomas

Utah 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Thomas describes himself as a social person, and enjoys spending time with his friends and playing basketball with his brothers when he isn’t busy […] Read More

Aurora

Vermont 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Aurora has a lot of big plans for her life, and she doesn’t intend to let T1D stand in her way. She loves all […] Read More

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

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

Chris

West Virginia 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Chris loves mythology and ancient history. He also enjoys creative writing, science, and politics. He’s especially proud of being an honor roll student and […] Read More

Meredith

Wisconsin 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Meredith is proud to use her voice to raise awareness about T1D. For many years, she has participated in JDRF One Walk, volunteered at […] Read More

Mira

Wisconsin 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

It’s hard to know how Mira finds the time to do everything she does! She is active in clubs at school including Key Club, […] Read More

Silvia

Wisconsin 2023

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

If you ask Silvia what they look forward to, they’ll be quick to answer “changing the world” and at age 9, they’re well on […] Read More

Talon

Wisconsin 2023

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Shortly after his T1D diagnosis, Talon got a diabetic alert dog named Hero and was interviewed on local news channels about life with T1D […] Read More

Gannon

Wyoming 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Gannon has a lot to be proud of! He plays golf for his school and baseball for his city (he was selected for the […] Read More

Ethan

International 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Ethan spends a lot of time promoting awareness about living with T1D in his home country of Australia. He holds fundraisers and makes presentations […] Read More

Eva

International 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Eva, like most people living with T1D is grateful for the advancements that have been made with devices like insulin pumps and continuous glucose […] Read More

Martha

International 2023

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Martha enjoys karate, Kobudo, listening to music, fitness, and traveling to new countries. She is excited and honored to come to Washington, D.C., and […] Read More

Tilly

International 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Since Tilly’s T1D diagnosis at age 2, raising awareness has been important to her and her family. She has attended countless events for JDRF […] Read More