Age: 17
Age at Diagnosis: 10

Gannon has a lot to be proud of! He plays golf for his school and baseball for his city (he was selected for the all-city team as a freshman and lettered as a sophomore), serves as a JDRF Youth Ambassador, helped run a local T1D support group, and never hesitates to talk with people about what life with T1D is like. “I try my best to always carry my T1D with pride and try to have the most positive outlook possible.”

In his free time, Gannon loves working out, spending time outdoors with his friends and family, and playing guitar. Although Gannon doesn’t know exactly what the future will hold, he plans to attend the University of Wyoming and study business. He has hope that his future will also include a life without T1D and says, “every step in research is a step in the right direction and gives me hope.”

“Cheyenne East High student named delegate for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,” Wyoming Tribune Eagle, July 21, 2023