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 well as a travel team during the summer. He is also an avid outdoorsman who enjoys spending his time fishing and hunting. When not playing baseball or soaking up the great outdoors, Carson can be found helping with auction items and family baskets for his Chapter’s Gala, and participating in his local JDRF One Walk—which he’s been involved with as a member of Team Blake since his brother was diagnosed with T1D six years ago. Carson aspires to serve his country, and plans to follow in his father’s footsteps one day by working for the U.S. Department of Justice.