Recently I was in my local newspaper telling about my struggles with diabetes and what exactly I would be doing in Washington D.C. I will also be doing a follow up on the JDRF walk my team participated in on May 5th. I was really grateful and excited to let people know what I have to go through everyday. I am glad that I was chosen to get my voice heard.
I am really excited about all the support the community has planned for me as a delegate to the Children's Congress. On Saturday, May 19, the Rocky Mountain JDRF chapter held its annual Dream Gala, "Discovering a Cure", to raise money for diabetes research. Our Congressional Representative, Diana Degette, spoke and introduced me! I wore a tuxedo for the first time in my life. My parents go to the gala almost every year but this was my first. It was an unforgettable experience.
I have received a lot of support and attention about my upcoming trip to D.C. In particular, my church has been really supportive. My Pastor is having a fundraiser for JDRF at his home before I leave. My family is well known in our county for raising awareness for diabetes. A lot of people ask me when I am leaving… Will I get to speak in the hearing…Will I get to meet the President… etc. They are all really excited for me. I was even in the newspaper a couple of months ago. The Forsyth County News did an article about my trip and that I was one of two selected to represent Georgia. It was on the front page!
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