Kansas

Blythe

Kansas, 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Blythe loves writing poems and stories—one of her poems was even published in a national student poetry collection! She also likes playing video games... Read More

Garrett

Kansas, 2019

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

When Garrett was just shy of two years old, he was diagnosed with T1D. In the nine years since diagnosis, Garrett has become... Read More

Kalli

Kansas, 2019

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Kalli is a talented dancer who travels around the country participating in competitions as a member of a competitive dance team at Styles... Read More

Caden

Kansas, 2017

Age: 6 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Aspiring pro baseball player Caden is stepping up to the plate against T1D. Although he’s only six years old, Caden is a veteran... Read More

Keigan

Kansas, 2017

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Keigan’s family left their home on December 1, 2011, heading to a restaurant to celebrate a birthday. Instead, they found themselves at the... Read More

Mary Clare

Kansas, 2017

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Mary Clare is a very active high school junior who is involved with student council, cross country, debate and lacrosse. She looks up... Read More

Sierra

Kansas, 2015

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

At just 4 years old, Sierra decided to stop eating once she realized that her meals went hand in hand with getting those... Read More

Anna

Kansas, 2013

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

At 12 years old, Anna is already a seasoned veteran of the Washington, D.C., scene. She and her family have discussed T1D with... Read More

William

Kansas, 2011

William dreams of becoming a commercial airline pilot. Current laws don't permit people with type 1 to obtain a commercial pilot's license, so he and his family want to work... Read More