Reese
Age: 14
Age at T1D diagnosis: 6
Age: 14
Age at T1D diagnosis: 6
Reese loves to perform, both in dance and musical theater. Music has always been her passion, whether she is performing on stage or listening on her headphones. Due to the medical knowledge she has gained from living with T1D, she envisions being a doctor or surgeon in the future; she would love to help people the way that nurses and doctors helped her.
Reese was diagnosed at age 6 and has since grown to be more comfortable making her T1D devices visible and sharing her story. Her advocacy efforts have included speaking at the NorCal Hope Gala, presenting a survey project on rising insulin prices at her church, and volunteering at a number of Walks along the West Coast. Reese is also inspired by her parents’ work with content creators in promoting diverse voices and causes across YouTube and Twitch.
“Marin teens chosen as national diabetes advocates”, Marin Independent Journal, 6/9/2025
