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150 Delegates Selected for Children’s Congress 2009
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National Coverage

Youngster's Washington photocall with Obama
The News, Portsmouth, UK
July 9, 2009 3:53 PM

Nick Jonas gave a testimony at Capitol Hill on June 24 on diabetes
The Examiner
July 8, 2009 3:50 PM

Nick Jonas visited the President on June 24 to meet kids with diabetes
The Examiner
July 1, 2009 5:19 PM

Miss Black USA 2007 greets the JDRF Congress and its members
Washington, DC Examiner
June 30, 2009 8:51 PM

Nick Jonas Addresses Senate on Behalf of Juvenile Diabetes
MedHeadlines
June 27, 2009 1:34 PM

Nick Jonas: teenage heartthrob and lobbyist
Examiner
June 25, 2009 1:29 PM

Nick Jonas as teenage lobbyist
Chicago Tribune
June 25, 2009 12:54 PM

Ray Leonard Testifies in Support of Diabetes Research
The Sweet Science - Boxing
June 24, 2009 2:59 PM

Sugar Ray Leonard to Address Senate Committee
Afro
June 24, 2009 2:57 PM

Nick Jonas urges diabetes funding: 'My life depends on it'
New York Examiner
June 24, 2009 1:38 PM

Mr. Jonas Goes to Washington
Celebuzz
June 24, 2009 1:37 PM

Nick Jonas takes the mic
The Hill
June 24, 2009 1:26 PM

In The Know
The Hill
June 24, 2009 1:24 PM

Nick Jonas, Mary Tyler Moore And Sugar Ray Leonard Request Federal Funding For Diabetes Research
Talk Radio News Service
June 24, 2009 1:20 PM

Nick Jonas excited after meeting Obama
Times of India
June 24, 2009 1:18 PM

Nick Jonas Visits Obama
OK Magazine
June 24, 2009 1:16 PM

Nick Jonas To Testify in D.C.
Parade Magazine
June 24, 2009 1:14 PM

Nick Jonas on Capitol Hill
Extra t.v.
June 24, 2009 1:13 PM

Nick Jonas Meets the President, Storms the Hill
E! Online
June 24, 2009 1:11 PM

Nick Jonas Talks To Obama, Senate About Diabetes
MTV
June 24, 2009 1:07 PM

VIDEO: Jonas Brother electrifies Capitol Hill
Politico
June 24, 2009 1:06 PM

HOH's One-Minute Recess: The JoBro Show
Roll Call
June 24, 2009 1:01 PM

Nick Jonas, Mary Tyler Moore, Sugar Ray Leonard Fight For Federal Funding for Diabetes Research
Broadway World
June 24, 2009 12:57 PM

At Senate Hearing, Cause for Commotion
Washington Post
June 24, 2009 12:53 PM

A Jonas on Capitol Hill
New York Times
June 24, 2009 12:52 PM

The Early Word: Health Care Forum
The New York Times
June 24, 2009 12:49 PM

Nick Jonas Testifies Before Senate About Diabetes
People Magazine
June 24, 2009 12:44 PM

150 Children, Celebrities With Type 1 Diabetes Converge on Capitol Hill for JDRF's Children's Congress 2009
MarketWatch
June 23, 2009 2:55 PM

Nick Jonas goes to Washington D.C. For Government Funding of Diabetes Research
Best Syndication News
June 23, 2009 1:35 PM

Nick Jonas Lobbies For Diabetes Research
Access Hollywood
June 23, 2009 1:32 PM

HOH's One-Minute Recess: Tween Heartthrob Alert
Roll Call
June 23, 2009 1:00 PM

Mary Tyler Moore's Mission
CBS Early Show
June 23, 2009 12:46 PM

Nick Jonas Meets President Barack Obama
People Magazine
June 23, 2009 12:40 PM

Alaska

Teen speaks out about diabetes
The Juneau Empire
April 20, 2009 1:51 PM

California

Chico teen a voice for Juvenile Diabetes
Chico Enterprise Record, Chico, CA
July 19, 2009 3:48 PM

UPDATED - NEW VIDEO: Rallying for a diabetes cure in Washington, D.C.
The Signal, Santa Clarita Valley, CA
July 13, 2009 3:15 PM

Modesto child focuses spotlight on juvenile diabetes
Merced Sun-Star
June 23, 2009 3:07 PM

Bay Area children with diabetes participate in Children's Congress
San Jose Mercury News
June 19, 2009 2:34 PM

Life with juvenile diabetes no walk in the park
Telegraph-Journal, Moncton
June 12, 2009 10:07 AM

Teen with diabetes to address Congress
CBS 2/ KCAL 9
June 8, 2009 1:23 PM

Perserverance and the Pump
Fairfield (CA) Daily Republic
May 29, 2009 6:25 PM

Chico, Sacramento, Modesto children go to Washington D.C. for diabetes
Chico Enterprise-Record
April 20, 2009 1:52 PM

Colorado

Littleton student lobbies Obama, Congress
Yourhub.com
July 1, 2009 2:05 PM

Erin Doyle, mom on a mission to Washington, DC
Yourhub.com
January 19, 2009 10:35 AM

Connecticut

Greenwich girl to visit D.C. to talk about living with type 1 diabetes
Greenwich Time
June 17, 2009 3:17 PM

Local child to lobby for juvenile diabetes cure
The Register Citizen
June 15, 2009 4:20 PM

District of Columbia

Nick Jonas burnin' up the Hill
The Washington Examiner
June 18, 2009 3:06 PM

Diabetes Lobbyist Speaks Up
Washington Post
June 16, 2009 5:00 PM

Fitzpatrick: Makes First Start for KHI
Truckseries.com
May 25, 2009 3:30 PM

Florida

Obama, girl with diabetes meet
Lakewood Ranch Herald
July 10, 2009 3:48 PM

Youngster travels to Washington to fight diabetes
Carrollwood News & Tribune
July 8, 2009 4:06 PM

In the fight: Giving it his best shot
Northwest News & Tribune
July 8, 2009 10:06 AM

Odessa boy, 11, going to Washington to push for diabetes cure
Tampa Tribune
June 22, 2009 2:54 PM

Sam Nickell, Florida Delegate to Children's Congress
May 20, 2009 10:50 AM

Student leading diabetes effort
The Tampa Tribune
April 16, 2009 5:15 PM

Support Walk to Cure Diabetes
Bradenton Herald
April 16, 2009 5:13 PM

Odessa Child Jacob Rivers, 11, Goes to Washington D.C.
WebWire
April 10, 2009 3:35 PM

Palmetto pupil to lobby for diabetes cure in D.C.
Bradenton Herald
April 7, 2009 3:26 PM

Nicholas and Matthew Go to Washington, D.C.
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Fox 29 Morning News
March 20, 2009 10:18 PM

Georgia

Dolvin student selected to attend Children's Congress
NorthFulton.com, Atlanta, GA
June 3, 2009 11:49 AM

Hawaii

Raising Awareness for Juvenile Diabetes
Sunrise on KGMB 9
June 16, 2009 5:04 PM

Illinois

Gurnee teen serves as diabetes delegate
Lake County News-Sun, Chicago, IL
July 14, 2009 3:12 PM

6-year-old makes push for JDRF in DC
Peoria Journal Star
July 5, 2009 5:07 PM

Swansea teen goes to Washington
Belleville News Democrat
June 27, 2009 4:42 PM

Lizzie's new life: teen becomes advocate for diabetes
Belleville News Democrat
June 1, 2009 1:54 PM

Frankfort Teen Named Children's Congress Delegate
Southtown Star
March 5, 2009 10:23 AM

Fight against juvenile diabetes requires constant vigilance
The Register-Mail, Galesburg, IL
February 26, 2009 1:52 PM

Fight against juvenile diabetes requires constant vigilance
The Daily News Tribune
February 23, 2009 10:31 AM

Children's Congress to Seat Frankfort Teen
The Herald News
February 23, 2009 10:28 AM

Indiana

Westfield boy joins D.C. delegation to boost funding for diabetes research
Westfield Star
July 2, 2009 2:02 PM

Westfield Boy Going to Congress for Diabates Research
93.1 WIBC, Indianapolis, IN
June 22, 2009 3:06 PM

International

Boxing: Ray of light fights on
New Zealand Herald News
July 26, 2009 9:16 AM

Iowa

Ankeny girl meets with lawmakers and celebrities
Des Moines Register
July 28, 2009 10:39 AM

Kansas

SM Student Headed to Capitol Hill
Shawnee Mission News
June 18, 2009 3:19 PM

Kentucky

Kids Ink: Juvenile diabetes
Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY
June 15, 2009 5:08 PM

Pair seek funding for diabetes research
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY
June 8, 2009 11:54 AM

Maine

Collins Chairs Star-Studded Hearing on Diabetes Research
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
June 25, 2009 3:01 PM

Massachusetts

Taking it to the top
The Republican
July 12, 2009 3:46 PM

Pelham girl takes cause straight to the top: Camryn Adams makes case on type 1 diabetes with president
Amherst Bulletin
July 10, 2009 2:02 PM

2009 JDRF Children's Congress
FOX 25, Boston
June 16, 2009 5:02 PM

Pelham girl to make Congressional plea
WWLP 22 News
June 2, 2009 4:31 PM

Sudbury youth to lobby Congress to help find cure for juvenile diabetes
The Sudbury Town Crier
May 29, 2009 6:14 PM

Michigan

Monroe Girl Takes Fight to Capitol
Monroe News
June 29, 2009 4:41 PM

SL girl headed to JDRF Children's Congress in Washington D.C.
Grand Haven Tribune
June 20, 2009 2:43 PM

Missouri

St. Louis JDRF Children's Congress attendee meets President Obama, Nick Jonas
The Examiner
July 17, 2009 3:59 PM

Fairway girl urges Congress to help find a cure for diabetes
The Kansas City Star
July 10, 2009 3:44 PM

Four St. Louis children visit Washington, DC, meet Nick Jonas and President Obama
St. Louis Examiner
June 30, 2009 8:57 PM

Local students to testify in Washington about diabetes
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 18, 2009 2:08 PM

Four area young people to be part of JDRF's Children's Congress 2009
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 17, 2009 9:18 AM

Petal teen chosen as diabetes delegate
Hattiesburg American
June 5, 2009 11:52 AM

Diabetes doesn't slow down Althoff volleyball player
Suburban Journal, St. Louis, MO
May 27, 2009 3:32 PM

Four St. Louis Children to Visit Washington, D.C. for diabetes awareness
St. Louis Examiner
May 22, 2009 11:55 AM

Four Metro Area Children Diagnosed with Diabetes are Appointed...
St. Louis Chinese American News
May 14, 2009 10:14 PM

Girl's trip to Washington not just for sightseeing
St. Louis Suburban Journal
May 7, 2009 3:46 PM

Burroughs students to bring their story to Congress
St. Louis Suburban Journal
May 7, 2009 3:44 PM

Nebraska

MLB: On his way back--again
Omaha World Herald
July 7, 2009 4:08 PM

Local child with diabetes lobbies Congress
KOLNKGIN
July 6, 2009 1:22 PM

Diabetes doesn't define girl's life
Omaha World Herald
June 6, 2009 12:31 PM

Nevada

Someone 2 Know: Taylor Schultz
KTVN Reno, CBS 2 News
June 25, 2009 1:39 PM

Funding juvenile diabetes
KTNV, ABC 13
June 17, 2009 9:21 AM

New Hampshire

Brookline boy heads to capital to push for research
Hollis Brookline Journal, Brookline, NH
June 19, 2009 2:41 PM

New Jersey

Senator's Granddaughter is Delegate in JDRF Children's Congress
The Alternative Press
June 29, 2009 4:37 PM

San Jose Mercury News
Gloucester County Times, Gloucester, NJ
June 28, 2009 2:36 PM

Boy, 10, leads diabetes event
Bergen County Record
June 19, 2009 2:21 PM

New Mexico

Teen to attend JDRF Children's Congress
Albuquerque Journal
March 31, 2009 4:38 PM

New York

Cellist returns to the garden
The Journal News
July 5, 2009 11:44 AM

Youth puts a face on diabetes
The Times Union, Albany, NY
June 30, 2009 4:39 PM

Children lobby Congress for diabetes research
News 10 Now, Syracuse, NY
June 26, 2009 3:02 PM

2 local girls heading to Washington
Westchester.com
June 19, 2009 3:15 PM

2 Local Girls Heading to Washington
Westchester.com
June 19, 2009 2:39 PM

North Carolina

Charlotte Teen Addresses Lawmakers
News 14 Carolina, Charlotte, NC
June 24, 2009 2:22 PM

3 NC Residents to Testify to Congress on Type 1 Diabetes
News 14 Carolina, Charlotte, NC
June 22, 2009 2:29 PM

3 kids go to D.C. to lobby on diabetes and meet Nick Jonas
Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, NC
June 21, 2009 2:30 PM

Oak Ridge Teen Throws Congress a Fast Pitch to Fight Diabetes
WFMY News, NC
June 11, 2009 10:05 AM

Teen will help raise awareness of diabetes
Salisbury Post
March 5, 2009 10:25 AM

Oregon

Portland Kids on Capital Hill
NW Kids Newsletter
July 16, 2009 3:37 PM

Pennsylvania

Spring Township boy, 13, visits White House, Congress
The Reading Eagle
July 1, 2009 8:58 PM

Local boy testifies on Capitol Hill about diabetes
WFMZ TV 69
June 29, 2009 8:55 PM

Rhode Island

Your Neighbors
Providence Journal
July 14, 2009 3:16 PM

South Carolina

Rantin: Teen is state's face of diabetes
The State
June 13, 2009 4:22 PM

South Dakota

Aberdonian headed to Capitol Hill
Aberdeen News
February 2, 2009 10:32 AM

Tennessee

Mom's stories join celebrity testimony to fight diabetes
The Tennessean
June 22, 2009 2:48 PM

Utah

Utah Junior diabetes delegates speak to Congress
Intermountain Catholic, Salt Lake City, UT
July 22, 2009 4:32 PM

Diabetic girl on her way to D.C.
Davis County Clipper
June 16, 2009 5:05 PM

4 Questions with Deron Williams
The Deseret News
June 13, 2009 4:19 PM

Two Utah youngsters to participate in Children's Congress
The Standard-Examiner
June 13, 2009 4:17 PM

Utah kids to help fight juvenile diabetes
Deseret News
June 12, 2009 4:16 PM

Williams gives kids sendoff for hearings
St. George Daily Spectrum
June 6, 2009 11:58 AM

Vermont

Hometown: Hinesburg student goes to Washington
Burlington Free Press, Burlington, VT
July 15, 2009 3:13 PM

Virginia

Washington

Obama looks "very, very tall" to Tacoma 11-year-old
The News Tribune
July 8, 2009 3:55 PM

Local kids meet President Obama
Q13 FOX News
July 8, 2009 3:52 PM

Tacoma: Student off to Capitol Hill to urge work on diabetes
The News Tribune
May 7, 2009 3:47 PM

Bellingham boy throws out pitch for Mariners, battles for diabetes cure
The Bellingham Herald
April 24, 2009 2:17 PM

Wisconsin

Girl meets Obama, Jonas brother at diabetes event
The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, WI
June 23, 2009 3:05 PM

Girl with diabetes giving toys to medical facility
Leader-Telegram
January 20, 2009 10:37 AM

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