New Jersey

Avery

New Jersey, 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Avery has been a dancer for over 14 years and competitively for the past 5 years. She’s a member of her school’s varsity dance... Read More

Bela

New Jersey, 2023

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

Bela is on the competitive rowing team at her high school and her rowing academy—she feels those experiences have helped her gain important leadership... Read More

Ella

New Jersey, 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

When Ella is not pushing herself with academics, she can be found on a field hockey or lacrosse field or at the beach serving... Read More

Lindsay

New Jersey, 2023

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Lindsay remembers how isolated she felt after she was diagnosed with T1D, but that all changed when she and her family attended their first... Read More

Russell

New Jersey, 2023

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Ask Russell what two of his most proud accomplishments are and he will be quick to tell you that they are achieving his Tenderfoot... Read More

Arianna

New Jersey, 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Arianna is not defined by her diabetes: after being told she could not be an astronaut, she got accepted into space camp. She... Read More

Danny

New Jersey, 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Danny does an incredible job of managing a full schedule of academics and extra curricular activities including serving as vice president of his... Read More

Jameson

New Jersey, 2019

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Jameson knows that the T1D community is supportive regardless of where one lives, because he’s experienced it firsthand. He and his family have... Read More

John

New Jersey, 2019

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

When John isn’t tearing up the ice as part of his travel hockey team, or surfing at the beach with his brother and... Read More

Keyonna

New Jersey, 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Keyonna has always been a very ambitious and creative person, and now is excited to take her passion to Washington, D.C. for Children’s... Read More

Zoey

New Jersey, 2019

Age: 5 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Zoey never lets T1D slow her down. She enjoys going to pre-school, playing with her older sister, dancing, playing at the park, coloring... Read More

Holden

New Jersey, 2017

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Holden’s aspirations are literally sky high. He would like to be an astronaut when he grows up, and says he won’t let his... Read More

Ian

New Jersey, 2017

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Ian has declared war on his T1D. “I think the biggest accomplishment I have is that I fight and beat diabetes every day,”... Read More

Isa

New Jersey, 2017

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Isabella loves drawing, writing, reading, gymnastics and swimming. She is only eight, but she’s already a walker, fundraiser and advocate. Recently, she met... Read More

Jack

New Jersey, 2017

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

“I am NOT a diabetic, I HAVE diabetes,” says Jack, who wants to make one thing very clear: people with T1D are just... Read More

Aaron

New Jersey, 2015

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

A founding member of the First Lego League, his school’s first–ever robotics team, Aaron is also a talented tennis player. He raises funds... Read More

John

New Jersey, 2015

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Jack is a powerhouse: He’s an accomplished actor (you might have caught him in the TV show Royal Pains), an avid tennis player,... Read More

Joshua

New Jersey, 2015

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

What do T1D and golf, Joshua’s favorite sport, have in common? More than you’d think. “Diabetes and golf are both games of numbers.... Read More

Lila

New Jersey, 2015

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

“Even though I don’t like having diabetes,” says Lila, “I have met some really good friends who I can talk to about diabetes.”... Read More

Sean

New Jersey, 2015

Age: 6 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Sean was diagnosed with T1D at only 2 years old, which, his mom says, forced him to “gain strength that he was too... Read More

Amber

New Jersey, 2013

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Amber just can’t hide her enthusiasm for T1D researchers and their progress toward a cure. “If they’re close to a cure, they should... Read More

Fiona

New Jersey, 2013

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Fiona is a fighter—and a fast learner. Within a month of her T1D diagnosis at age seven, she was administering her insulin shots... Read More

Lyndsey

New Jersey, 2013

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10 months

A gifted equestrian who is currently working on a novel, Lyndsey harbors dreams of becoming a veterinarian and a writer someday—so that... Read More

Myles

New Jersey, 2013

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11 months

Myles is committed to serving his community. As the recipient of multiple service awards, it’s no surprise that his hope for a... Read More

Rachel

New Jersey, 2013

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

As an accomplished pianist and T1D advocate, Rachel hits all the right notes. “I really believe that one day we will find a... Read More

Avery

New Jersey, 2011

Avery remembers closing her eyes whenever her dad checked his blood sugar; she worried that it hurt him to test. He was diagnosed with diabetes at age 13, and his... Read More

Hannah

New Jersey, 2011

Since being diagnosed at age six, Hannah has used her type 1 diabetes to inspire others and advocate for research and awareness. She was the poster child for her local... Read More

Jake

New Jersey, 2011

Jake’s personal experiences with diabetes – from the feelings of fear and isolation he once felt to the sense of empowerment he gained as he learned to manage his diabetes-... Read More

John

New Jersey, 2011

Involved in sports since he was a young child, John has found that having type 1 diabetes as an athlete can be difficult, especially when it comes to helping others... Read More