2019

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Jack Walker loves being outdoors, spending his time hunting, hiking and mowing the lawn. Jack Walker also enjoys drawing, writing, and learning about... Read More

Kasey

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Kasey is always standing up for the rights of others, and plans to pursue a career in human or animal rights someday. Kasey... Read More

Makenzie

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11 months

Makenzie shines onstage as a talented actor, singer, hip hop dancer and videographer. She enjoys performing in her school plays and with... Read More

Zane

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Since Zane was diagnosed with T1D at age eight, he and his family have been an unstoppable force for the T1D community. In... Read More

Andrew

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

When Andrew was diagnosed with T1D at age three, he knew he had to be very brave in order to live well the... Read More

Anthony

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Anthony has earned the highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve, Eagle Scout. Scouts are resilient, resourceful and spend years working to benefit... Read More

Bella

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

Bella always wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps and join the Navy. However, when she was 13, she was diagnosed with T1D,... Read More

Grace

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Grace keeps busy as an honor student, member of several different clubs and a tennis and soccer player. Despite her full schedule, Grace... Read More

Jamie

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

When Jamie decides to do something, she really commits to it. She started playing the violin four years ago, and is now the... Read More

Jeremy

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Jeremy is an active high school junior who enjoys spending time with his friends and snowboarding, and hopes to have a career in... Read More

Jessica

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

When Jessica was first diagnosed with T1D at age 10, she had a rough time adjusting to what life was like living with... Read More

Jonah

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

In the two years since Jonah was diagnosed with T1D, he has made a lasting impression on his local community including his Members... Read More

Natalie

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

When Natalie was diagnosed with T1D at just eight years old, she received a visit in the hospital from a friend from school... Read More

Teddy

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Teddy is an expert at managing his full schedule of mock trial, lacrosse and being on the dean’s honor roll, all while successfully... Read More

Thomas

District of Columbia, 2019

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Thomas has been active since he was little playing soccer, baseball, flag football and basketball. Thomas says that what he enjoys the most... Read More

Jacque

Colorado, 2019

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Jacque is a very busy and fun 11-year-old, who is passionate about musical theater and plays piano, softball and just started playing trombone... Read More

Jaden

Colorado, 2019

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Jaden is proud of himself for a number of reasons—and rightfully so—he and his baseball team won the Little League World Series in... Read More

Sophie

Colorado, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Sophie is passionate about so many activities: from competitive soccer to jazz band, pep band and honors wind symphony, to National Junior Honors... Read More

Emma

Connecticut, 2019

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Following Emma’s T1D diagnosis in 2007, her father was diagnosed in 2010, and one of her younger brothers was diagnosed in 2015. Since... Read More

Logan

Connecticut, 2019

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 17 Months

Logan enjoys being a collector, and is currently focused on collecting Hot Wheels and different kinds of money. He stays very active... Read More

Owen

Delaware, 2019

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

T1D is no match for Owen, who earned his brown belt and moved into the advanced classes in karate last year. He competes... Read More

Duncan

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

If you are looking for Duncan, he is probably on a soccer field. He plays for his high school’s team, a travel team... Read More

Brock

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Brock loves playing sports, especially football, and has dreams of playing in the NFL one day. In addition to being an MVP quarterback,... Read More

Caden

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

If you want to know about all things basketball, Caden is your go-to guy! In addition to playing basketball at school, Caden serves... Read More

Cal

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Cal is the true definition of a T1D champion. Since he was diagnosed with T1D in 2011, he and his family have supported... Read More

Claire

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

At just 12 years of age, Claire is quite an accomplished young woman. She is an athlete, photographer, actress, inventor and most recently... Read More

Jasmine

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Jasmine is a varsity cheerleader, volunteer at a nursing home and a member of a female empowerment group that brings together young girls... Read More

Juliet

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Juliet is a girl who always has a smile on her face, even when faced with the challenges of T1D. When she was... Read More

Mia

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Mia enjoys drawing detailed anime characters, singing and dancing along to Hamilton, playing with her Boston Terrier Banzo and goofing around with her... Read More

RJ

Age: 4 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8 months

It’s tough to find a 4-year-old boy as resilient and strong as RJ. When he was diagnosed with T1D at just 8... Read More

Robinson

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Robinson knows how special a supportive group of friends can be when you have T1D. At a young age, she and her friends... Read More

Sabine

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Sabine is a level two blue belt in taekwondo, and is proud of earning a gold medal for sparring in a regional tournament.... Read More

Stefano

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 15

Stefano is no ordinary kid. From the time of his diagnosis in 2014, he made it a purpose to break all stereotypes and... Read More

Catelin

Age: 7 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Catelin received her T1D diagnosis two years ago, but she and her family were already familiar with the disease since both of her... Read More

Hayden

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Hayden successfully manages a busy schedule of school, travel and playing on the lacrosse team. Despite living in Atlanta, he spends about 20... Read More

Malakai

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Malakai was diagnosed with T1D less than a year ago, but hasn’t let it stop him from continuing to do the things he... Read More

MJ

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

MJ is no stranger to speaking with people about what life with T1D is like. Every year, he sets aside time to tell... Read More

Ty

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Ty and his family have learned to adjust to life with not only him having T1D, but his older brother and younger sister... Read More

Emi

Hawaii, 2019

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

You can usually find Emi dancing hula, playing soccer or participating in baseball. Emi loves reading and hopes to become a librarian when... Read More

Connor

Idaho, 2019

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

When Connor was diagnosed with T1D at age 11, he was already pretty familiar with the disease, because his brother was diagnosed just... Read More

Abigael

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Abigael is a very passionate person. She is deeply involved in many activities, from her varsity tennis team, to playing flute and piccolo... Read More

Jackie

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Jackie is an honors student, a freshman class officer, a member of the Spanish Club, Pep Club and show choir, and competes in... Read More

Morgan

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Morgan is a lively 10-year-old who enjoys dancing, playing tennis and hanging out with her friends. She was also selected by one of... Read More

Owen

Age: 7 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

It is rare to find a seven-year-old as well-spoken and charismatic as Owen, who was diagnosed with T1D when he was just two.... Read More

Ella

Indiana, 2019

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Ella has been doing gymnastics since she was four, the age she was diagnosed with T1D, and hopes to go professional. Ella says,... Read More

Claire

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Claire is making big things happen. Her busy schedule includes cheerleading, student council, Key Club, the school play, Speech Club, choir, concert band,... Read More

Hattie

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Hattie is a busy girl with a wide variety of interests. She plays piano and softball, dances, bakes and plays video games. On... Read More

Theo

Age: 4 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Every day at Theo’s house is Halloween! Theo loves dressing up and pretending he is a superhero or dinosaur, specifically an ankylosaurus, which... Read More

Todd

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

When Todd was diagnosed with T1D in December 2017, he was scared of all the lifestyle changes that come with the disease. However,... Read More

Garrett

Kansas, 2019

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

When Garrett was just shy of two years old, he was diagnosed with T1D. In the nine years since diagnosis, Garrett has become... Read More

Kalli

Kansas, 2019

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Kalli is a talented dancer who travels around the country participating in competitions as a member of a competitive dance team at Styles... Read More

Macy

Kentucky, 2019

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Macy is an avid softball player, she currently plays for one of the top softball programs in the country, playing in tournaments nationwide.... Read More

Noah

Kentucky, 2019

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Noah, the oldest of four kids, is a great big brother and an excellent role model. He loves all sports, especially lacrosse and... Read More

Riley

Kentucky, 2019

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

Riley is a member of her school’s field hockey and crew teams, and also enjoys singing and acting in her school’s theatre... Read More

Blake

Louisiana, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Between baseball, football and basketball, Blake always stays active. On top of his many sports, he stays active with JDRF advocating for the... Read More

Carson

Louisiana, 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 16

Carson is an accomplished athlete who began playing baseball at age six. Now, he plays baseball on his high school varsity team as... Read More

Mia Grace

Louisiana, 2019

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Mia Grace is a competitive year-round swimmer, participating with both her local swim club and her school’s varsity swim team. When she’s not... Read More

Lydia

Maine, 2019

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Prior to her diagnosis, Lydia already knew the importance of T1D research because she had been supporting her friend’s JDRF One Walk team... Read More

Ruby

Maine, 2019

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Ruby is excited to attend JDRF 2019 Children’s Congress after years of advocating locally for the T1D community, and is ready to meet... Read More

Jocelyn

Maryland, 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Jocelyn is passionate about everything she does. From competitive rock climbing to writing and photography, Jocelyn is a well-rounded teen who hasn’t let... Read More

Matthew

Maryland, 2019

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Matthew was diagnosed with both T1D and celiac disease just last year, but he’s accomplished a lot since then. The month after he... Read More

Lilly

Massachusetts, 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

Lilly makes sure to include time for giving back to others as part of her already busy schedule of school, track and lacrosse.... Read More

Mia

Massachusetts, 2019

Age: 7 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Mia is a very caring girl who prides herself on being kind to others and making friends. She loves music, playing with her... Read More

Sammy

Massachusetts, 2019

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Sammy has overcome many fears since being diagnosed with T1D when he was six. Now, with his insulin pump and CGM, he can... Read More

Carly

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Carly is an honor student who tirelessly spends time advocating for those living with T1D in her own community. She has been involved... Read More

Jack

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Jack is a busy guy. He plays several different sports, enjoys school and hanging out with his friends, and is one of the... Read More

Lindsay

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Lindsay is an avid soccer player who is planning to play for her high school team this spring. She also enjoys writing, traveling... Read More

Will

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Will is no stranger to talking about what life is like with T1D. As a JDRF Youth Ambassador, he’s given speeches about T1D... Read More

Amelia

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8 months

Amelia is an accomplished musician who plays both piano and violin, and even had the opportunity to travel to London last summer... Read More

Anthony

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 18 Months

Anthony is a junior in high school and starting catcher on his high school’s baseball team. When he’s not in school or... Read More

Elizabeth

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 12

Elizabeth enjoys playing volleyball, participating in the dive team and competing with the track and field team. In addition to sports, she also... Read More

Skylar

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Skylar is a straight-A student with a love of reading, writing, electronic music, shopping and drawing. She’s very involved with JDRF and has... Read More

Andrew

Mississippi, 2019

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Andrew enjoys Nascar, antique cars, hunting and playing basketball. At school he enjoys math and science, and is a proud member of both... Read More

Mary Blair

Mississippi, 2019

Age: 6 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Mary Blair is one active little girl! She loves participating in ballet and art classes, playing tennis, and is an avid reader as... Read More

Isaac

Missouri, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Isaac enjoys reading, soccer and basketball, but especially loves music! Rock stars need their hands to play their instruments. As Isaac puts it,... Read More

Jaden

Missouri, 2019

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Everyone who has met Jaden knows she is a an incredibly positive, outgoing and fun girl. In addition to being a competitive cheerleader,... Read More

Roland

Montana, 2019

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11 months

While visiting family at just 11 months old, Roland’s grandparents—who were already familiar with T1D symptoms—made a striking observation that ultimately lead... Read More

Riley

Nebraska, 2019

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Riley has been active her entire life, and when she was diagnosed with T1D at age seven, she knew she wasn’t going to... Read More

Sofia

Nebraska, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Sofia is an extremely positive teenager, who met her T1D diagnosis with optimism and curiosity when she was just 10 years old. Having... Read More

Ashby

Nevada, 2019

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Though Ashby was diagnosed with T1D in 2015, she and her family were no strangers to the disease, as her grandmother, great-grandmother, two... Read More

Charley

Nevada, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Charley claims she is an ordinary teenage girl, but her attitude toward living with T1D makes her quite extraordinary. Since she was diagnosed... Read More

Andy

New Hampshire, 2019

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Between gymnastics, running, snowboarding and ski jumping, Andy is basically a one-man Olympics team. He is a competitive gymnast and travels to competitions... Read More

Jackson

New Hampshire, 2019

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Jackson is one active guy. He plays football, basketball and baseball, and says that one of his proudest moments has been making the... Read More

Arianna

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

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

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

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

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

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

Katie

New Mexico, 2019

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Just a couple of days before Katie was diagnosed with T1D, she competed at Divisionals for competitive rock climbing. At the competition, she... Read More

Ben

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

After Ben was diagnosed with T1D, his parents had his three younger brothers tested for T1D autoantibodies, and his younger brother Zach turned... Read More

Chandler

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Chandler is a pro when it comes to public speaking. He has spoken at his church, had roles in several plays and has... Read More

Emily

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Emily says that she doesn’t remember life without T1D, but while it’s her “normal,” she still has to think about it every second... Read More

Evelyn

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Evelyn is a shining light for other kids with T1D. She loves making new friends and being part of the Sugar Free Gang,... Read More

Luke

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

When Luke was diagnosed with T1D just after his first birthday, his family was all too familiar with T1D; Luke’s father, uncle and... Read More

Marin

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Marin is passionate about T1D technologies and research advancements, and helping to ensure that the T1D community has access to devices that make... Read More

Max

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Max has a busy schedule participating in student council, lacrosse, basketball, cross country and the International Club. Max also makes time for raising... Read More

Merrill

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 15 months

Merrill is thrilled to be coming back to Washington, D.C. with her family for her second JDRF Children’s Congress. In the ten... Read More

Sarah

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Sarah is a motivated young woman who seizes every opportunity to benefit her community. She stays busy outside of school through basketball, soccer,... Read More

Sophie

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Sophie is a creative girl with a passion for all things relating to the arts. She loves reading, writing, drawing and photography. Sophie... Read More

Catchie

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Catchie hasn’t let T1D stand in her way of being a competitive gymnast—practicing and competing for 20 hours each week—and dreams of becoming... Read More

Ella

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Ella plays goalie on her school’s varsity lacrosse team, and is already receiving interest from college coaches. Off of the field, Ella is... Read More

Jack

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Jack doesn’t remember a lot about being in the hospital at age three when he was diagnosed with T1D, but he does remember... Read More

Kabir

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 14

When Kabir was diagnosed with T1D, he worried about the changes it would bring to him and his family’s lives and all of... Read More

Will

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 15 months

Will has had T1D as long as he can remember. When he was diagnosed at only 15 months old, his parents had... Read More

Danika

North Dakota, 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

Danika is determined to make a difference. Danika loves giving back to her community through service projects with her school’s student council, which... Read More

C.C.

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13 months

C.C. maintains a busy schedule full of basketball, softball, Girl Scouts, swimming, traveling and acting, but none of those things stop her... Read More

Sam

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 15 months

Sam is a leader both in the classroom and on the field, as an honor roll student who also participates in club... Read More

Skye

Age: 6 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Skye is usually described as strong, brave, and “one tough cookie!” After her T1D diagnosis, these words became even more descriptive of how... Read More

Tyler

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Though Tyler is just 10 years old, he has already met with more Members of Congress than most people do in a lifetime.... Read More

Lundyn

Oklahoma, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

When Lundyn was diagnosed with T1D at age six, like any kid her age, she was terrified of needles. In the years since... Read More

Bram

Oregon, 2019

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Bram may have only been diagnosed with T1D last year, but he has maintained a positive attitude and does not let it stop... Read More

Ellie

Oregon, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

When Ellie was first diagnosed with T1D, it was difficult for her to learn that there is currently no cure for the disease,... Read More

Adriana

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Adriana is an inspiration and a true testament to the amazing things young adults with T1D can do. She has an Instagram account... Read More

Joey

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Joey loves playing hockey so much that he’s on two team rosters. He changed his hockey number to 53 after his T1D diagnosis... Read More

Libby

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Libby is involved in many different activities that all have a common theme—giving back to others. She is co-leader of her school’s No... Read More

Mairead

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Mairead is a very talented Irish dancer. She spends much of her time in the studio practicing and dancing in competitions, many of... Read More

Chloe

Rhode Island, 2019

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Chloe is a bright light who brings positivity everywhere she goes. She stays busy between playing on a Unified basketball team and running... Read More

Jackson

Rhode Island, 2019

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Since Jackson was first diagnosed with T1D in 2013, he has progressed from finger sticks and insulin injections to CGM and insulin pump... Read More

Hannah

South Carolina, 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Hannah enjoys participating in cross country and track and field not only from an athletics perspective, but also a T1D advocacy perspective. “Through... Read More

Kate

South Carolina, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Kate is a very gifted musician, playing an impressively long list of instruments. She studies piano, organ, cello, guitar and percussion. Kate also... Read More

William

South Carolina, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Not only is William an honor student, he’s also a USTA tennis player, playing in tournaments and on his high school team. When... Read More

Sam

South Dakota, 2019

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13

Sam is an active student, lettering in both track and football, all while maintaining his spot on his school’s honor roll. In addition... Read More

Clayton

Tennessee, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Everyone in Knoxville knows Clayton, from his many appearances on the news, to thanking customers at local stores supporting JDRF. Since he was... Read More

Elijah

Tennessee, 2019

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

After his grandmother passed away due to complications from T1D, Elijah committed to taking the best possible care of himself and managing his... Read More

Sofi

Tennessee, 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 15

When first diagnosed with T1D, Sofi was anxious about suddenly having to care for her own health, manage medical devices and give herself... Read More

Brandon

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Brandon is a talented musician, playing drums and guitar. He loves music of all kinds and looks forward to practicing every day after... Read More

Brianna

Age: 9 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Brianna already knows what dog she will own upon moving to the White House when she becomes the President someday. Brianna is very... Read More

Brody

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 15

Brody is no stranger to giving back to those around him, in fact, he wants to make it his career one day by... Read More

Carson

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 2

Carson was only two years old when he joined his father who is living with T1D. Though Carson is young, he shows that... Read More

Cole

Age: 7 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 13 months

When he isn’t hitting home runs on the baseball diamond, you can find Cole filming his YouTube channel where he and his... Read More

Grayson

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Grayson is an active guy who enjoys tennis, basketball, Star Wars, playing video games with his friends and participating in taekwondo where he... Read More

Lexi

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

Lexi is described as “a role model for young people with T1D.” Her willingness to do all she can for T1D research has... Read More

Lulu

Age: 15 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

When forced to evacuate by Hurricane Harvey, Lulu and her family were most concerned about packing enough insulin and T1D supplies before leaving... Read More

Madison

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Madison is a great outdoors expert. She raises animals for Future Farmers of America (FFA), and her livestock judging team even made it... Read More

Nadia

Age: 7 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Nadia is an enthusiastic, active seven-year-old who doesn’t let anything stand in her way, especially not T1D! She loves attending diabetes camp in... Read More

Stella

Age: 6 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 3

Stella might be young, but her commitment to raising awareness about T1D is mighty! It’s because of this, as well as her leadership... Read More

Lyla

Utah, 2019

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Lyla is a bilingual actor, singer, dancer, and athlete who wants to be an endocrinologist when she grows up. She loves to perform... Read More

Tannon

Utah, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Tannon has big plans, and as a future innovator, he works to ensure he will be successful in his aspirations. He plans to... Read More

Zack

Utah, 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 11

Zack is a tremendous golfer and tennis player who excels in both sports. He has played on both his school’s golf and tennis... Read More

Ellie

Vermont, 2019

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

It was no surprise to Ellie’s parents when she was diagnosed with T1D at the age of five because both of her parents... Read More

Chloe

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Chloe is a brilliant girl with a bright future ahead of her. She is very active in her community, plays volleyball and loves... Read More

Ellie

Age: 8 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Ellie loves participating in ballet and hip hop dance classes and swimming, and recently completed her first 5K run. She is very proud... Read More

Garrett

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 1

Garrett is extremely passionate about everything he does. He loves organized sports, and plays hockey, basketball, football, soccer, golf and is a swimmer.... Read More

Hugh

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 5

Hugh is a talented musician who plays violin, viola, piano and recorder, performing with both his school’s jazz band and honors orchestra. Hugh... Read More

Jamie

Age: 10 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Jamie loves volleyball, softball and basketball, as well as being actively involved with JDRF. She takes part in local T1D support group meetings,... Read More

Austin

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 10

At Austin’s first JDRF event, he was pushed around in a stroller at a JDRF One Walk in support of his older brother... Read More

CJ

Age: 13 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

CJ isn’t afraid to enthusiastically try new things—from mountain biking to snowboarding, and becoming a go-to source for all things exotic car related—he’s... Read More

Juliana

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

For so many kids, Christmas is a day of gifts, family and delicious food. In 2008, Juliana, however, spent Christmas in the hospital... Read More

Natalie

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Natalie has enjoyed running for many years, and has refused to let T1D stop her. In fact, just two years ago, she ran... Read More

Emerson

West Virginia, 2019

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Emerson refuses to let T1D block him from doing the things he loves, which include playing lacrosse, hiking, participating in Boy Scouts and... Read More

Danielle

Wisconsin, 2019

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Danielle loves exploring and trying out new, exciting things, participating in Model United Nations, volunteering at a nursing home assisting elderly residents and... Read More

Gabby

Wisconsin, 2019

Age: 12 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 9

Gabby is a talented musician and golfer. She loves to play piano and sing, and even sang in a music festival in Wisconsin.... Read More

Miles

Wisconsin, 2019

Age: 11 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 4

Diagnosed with T1D at just four years old, Miles recalls not being able to fully understand his diagnosis until he was a bit... Read More

Holden

Wyoming, 2019

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

If you live in Wyoming and don’t know much about T1D, Holden is your go-to guy. He makes sure to set aside time... Read More

Carolien

Age: 17 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 6

Carolien is a seasoned field hockey athlete, playing since she was seven years old, and loves to travel whenever she gets the chance.... Read More

Katie

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 7

Katie loves playing sports, particularly hockey and skiing, and has even competed in the British Ski Championships. Katie is sure to keep an... Read More

Ori

Age: 14 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 12

Ori is a fourth-generation farmer, an accomplished piano and organ player, and enjoys doing Crossfit. Adjusting to life with T1D was something that... Read More

Samir

Age: 16 | Age at T1D diagnosis: 8

Samir loves to stay active by playing soccer, ultimate frisbee and golf, and also enjoys public speaking. He is also incredibly active with... Read More

Teagan