Age: 10
Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Addison likes to figure skate, swim and play the violin. She wants to be an eye doctor when she grows up. Addison says, “I’m lucky because I have friends that don’t treat me different because I’m diabetic. They have always helped me and learned about diabetes.” Addison and her mother are dedicated to raising awareness about T1D. They have taken part in JDRF One Walk and met with their Representatives on JDRF Government Day in Washington, D.C. to let them know why funding for new treatments is so important. They also enjoy connecting with other families affected by T1D and letting them know that they are not alone. Addison says, “We are all a family and one day I hope we can say we are a family without T1D.”