Age: 17
Age at T1D diagnosis: 18 months

Micah loves to play lacrosse—and he hopes to continue to play in college. When his young parents couldn’t handle managing his diabetes, Micah was placed in foster care. He says, “It changed every aspect of my life including my family, my values, where I live, and my entire future.” Every summer, Micah looked forward to going to Camp Sweeney—and the camp eventually led him to his “forever family” when the parents of his favorite counselor adopted him. Micah volunteers at Camp Kudzu for kids with diabetes, has taken part in JDRF One Walk, and speaks to his peers and teachers about the realities of T1D. “If we cannot increase the awareness of type 1 diabetes and its impact on kids’ lives, then we cannot fund the research to find a cure.”