Since she was five, Haley has known the struggles and fears of having type 1. But her resilience and her dedication to making a difference have allowed her to achieve great things.

Since she was five, Haley has known the struggles and fears of having type 1. But her resilience and her dedication to making a difference have allowed her to achieve great things. To fund diabetes research, Haley has helped raise over $140,000 in 11 years of JDRF Walks; has, solicited donations for JDRF with her mom at five Cincinnatians of the Year Galas; and even in elementary school, she organized a sale of JDRF bracelets that increased awareness of diabetes and raised several hundred dollars. In addition to her efforts with JDRF, Haley has been a competitive swimmer since she was seven. She also plays the clarinet, and was at the top of her class of 700 students last year. As a delegate, Haley says, "I hope to raise awareness about the critical need for additional funding for type 1 diabetes research."