Age: 14
Age at 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 her favorite activities being martial arts, horseback riding, skiing, and nature hikes in the Redwood Forest. She’s also writing a book with her best friend! When she is older, Kathryn hopes to become a doctor to help other people accomplish their dreams.

Kathryn has been active with JDRF in many ways including through One Walk events, speaking at Gala, and serving as a Youth Ambassador. She has also written letters to her Members of Congress advocating for T1D research. Kathryn is inspired by the people who have navigated living with T1D before her—on a recent camping trip, she met an older adult with T1D, and they formed an instant bond over their shared experiences. “I am so proud of both of us for not letting T1D stop us from doing the things that we love!”