Age: 9
Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Garrett is a true T1D Warrior! Now 9 years old, he was diagnosed at age 2. Life with T1D is pretty much all he knows, and he has been “rocking it” since day one. He is an outstanding soccer player and runner. He won his age group in several local 5ks and has a personal best of 23:22 as an 8-year-old! He has earned straight As his entire school career thus far and would love to be a professional soccer player someday.

Garrett and his family are very active in their local Breakthrough T1D chapter.  He serves as a youth ambassador, has a family walk team, and has attended the Gala for the past several years. He has also been part of the children’s art project.  A few years ago, Garrett and his sister hosted a lemonade stand to raise money for their walk team.

Despite occasional highs, lows, and technology complications, Garrett takes his diagnosis in stride.  Like all of us, he is anxious for a cure!