Age: 11
Age at Diagnosis: 1

Lucca likes to stay active with fencing, playing dodgeball, and going to the park with his friends. He’s become a pro at overcoming challenges—not just T1D, but also dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Lucca recently gave a presentation, educating his classmates and teachers on what it’s like to have T1D. He says, “It can sometimes be hard to have T1D because your friends may know about it but have no experience with it.” 

Lucca and his family do all they can to help find a cure for T1D, and they don’t plan on stopping! Lucca’s dad is a longtime JDRF Rider and Ride Coach, and his family has participated in One Walk events and Galas since Lucca’s diagnosis at age 1.

“Press Release: Two Local Kids to Represent CA at JDRF 2023 Children’s Congress in D.C. To Advocate for People With Type 1 Diabetes,” Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon, May 26, 2023