Age: 14
Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Everett has always been curious about the world, especially why his body wasn’t functioning normally. He has also always wondered why it is not simple to develop legislation around T1D. As he grew up, he realized that he could make a lasting impact.

Everett has many other interests, from over nine years of playing piano to participating in a multitude of theatrical productions. As an avid piano player and adamant Taylor Swift fan, he appreciates and seeks out music. He loves science, the Socratic Method, and learning what and how people think. Everett did a year-long capstone project in which he raised almost a thousand dollars, which was donated to Breakthrough T1D. He also participated in a clinical trial to test the 780G Medtronic pump.

Everett is a skilled debater and strategist who is not afraid to take on an opponent. One of Everett’s best gifts, however, is his ability to make people smile and feel heard. He knows what it is like to be different, as do other kids with T1D, and really engages to draw from and honor people’s experiences.