Delegates in Connecticut
Delegate: Delilah
State: Connecticut
Age: 6
Profile: Delilah was diagnosed recently, and since there was no history of the disease in her family, the news was especially shocking. But Delilah took the news better than her family, with grace and confidence. When she’s asked if she will need shots or her insulin pump forever, she answers, “No, silly! Just until there is a cure!” Delilah loves art and is always happy with a sheet of paper and markers in her hand.
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State: Connecticut
Age: 6
Profile: Delilah was diagnosed recently, and since there was no history of the disease in her family, the news was especially shocking. But Delilah took the news better than her family, with grace and confidence. When she’s asked if she will need shots or her insulin pump forever, she answers, “No, silly! Just until there is a cure!” Delilah loves art and is always happy with a sheet of paper and markers in her hand.
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Delegate: Emma
State: Connecticut
Age: 10
Profile: Almost 10 years old, Emma was diagnosed with diabetes at 17 months old, so she doesn’t remember what it was like not having the disease. She uses an insulin pump, but gets tired of having to explain what it is. An aspiring veterinarian, Emma’s favorite activity is horseback riding. She can do a two-foot jump on a horse, and loves to practice cantering.
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State: Connecticut
Age: 10
Profile: Almost 10 years old, Emma was diagnosed with diabetes at 17 months old, so she doesn’t remember what it was like not having the disease. She uses an insulin pump, but gets tired of having to explain what it is. An aspiring veterinarian, Emma’s favorite activity is horseback riding. She can do a two-foot jump on a horse, and loves to practice cantering.
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Delegate: J. Patrick
State: Connecticut
Age: 13
Profile: In 2005, Patrick and his family participated in a JDRF Walk because his dad has diabetes. Two weeks later, Patrick was diagnosed with it as well. While it has become easier over time, he can never cease to pay attention to his disease. He has raised more than $31,000 for JDRF with the help of his family and friends.
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State: Connecticut
Age: 13
Profile: In 2005, Patrick and his family participated in a JDRF Walk because his dad has diabetes. Two weeks later, Patrick was diagnosed with it as well. While it has become easier over time, he can never cease to pay attention to his disease. He has raised more than $31,000 for JDRF with the help of his family and friends.
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Delegate: Katherine
State: Connecticut
Age: 17
Profile: A defensive player for her soccer team, Katherine is also a sprinter and thrower for the indoor and outdoor track teams at her high school. She is also involved in student government and the Latin Club.
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State: Connecticut
Age: 17
Profile: A defensive player for her soccer team, Katherine is also a sprinter and thrower for the indoor and outdoor track teams at her high school. She is also involved in student government and the Latin Club.
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Delegate: Mikayla
State: Connecticut
Age: 7
Profile: Mikayla’s family started a Walk team—Mikayla’s Marchers of Hope—in 2003, shortly after she was diagnosed with type 1. Since then, the team has raised more than $43,000 for diabetes research. Her mother has dedicated a minimum of an hour a day on outreach, delivering Bags of Hope, running a support group, fielding phone calls from newly diagnosed families and others, and running a Walk that raised more than $85,000 for diabetes research.
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State: Connecticut
Age: 7
Profile: Mikayla’s family started a Walk team—Mikayla’s Marchers of Hope—in 2003, shortly after she was diagnosed with type 1. Since then, the team has raised more than $43,000 for diabetes research. Her mother has dedicated a minimum of an hour a day on outreach, delivering Bags of Hope, running a support group, fielding phone calls from newly diagnosed families and others, and running a Walk that raised more than $85,000 for diabetes research.
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