Age: 10
Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Kendall is in fourth grade and lives in Westlake, OH, with her mom, dad, little sister, and dog. She doesn’t let her T1D diagnosis hold her back at all. She really enjoys running track and playing volleyball, basketball, and gymnastics.

Kendall was diagnosed with T1D at age 8 on January 4, 2023, after feeling really sick over the holidays. She is the only person with T1D in her school and has done a great job teaching friends, staff, and family members about T1D and how best to help her manage her condition while not missing a beat. Kendall has celebrated her diaversaries by hosting roller skating parties.  Her family so appreciates the support they’ve received over the years and it’s a great time to celebrate how far they have come since 2023.

She’s excited to go to Washington, D.C., for the first time and advocate for this community!