Age: 14
Age at Diagnosis: 12

Max is a guy with a goal: to do whatever he can to further T1D research and contribute to the progress being made towards cures for T1D. Whether it’s participating in clinical trials, serving as a JDRF Youth Ambassador and Advocate, or raising money through JDRF One Walk, Max is always eager to help things move forward! Max’s grandfather, who also lives with T1D and whom he is very close with, has served as a mentor to Max since his diagnosis. “We share information and I have been keeping him up to date on all the new technology and everything I am learning from my research and from being a part of JDRF.”

Outside of raising T1D awareness and advocating, Max is an avid hockey and lacrosse player, and enjoys bringing his love for “making” and “creating” into the kitchen and preparing meals for himself and his family. When he gets older, Max pictures himself becoming a lawyer or engineer to improve the lives and well-being of people in underserved communities.