T1D Role Models

We are thrilled to welcome our JDRF 2023 Children’s Congress T1D Role Models! The following ten adults have triumphed over type 1 diabetes (T1D) by living full, successful lives and achieving their biggest, boldest dreams. They serve as T1D Role Models not only for our Children’s Congress Delegates, but all youth living with T1D.

Katie Bone

Athlete & American Ninja Warrior Women’s Champion

Bio

Orlando Brown, Jr.

NFL Super Bowl Champion

Bio

Madison Carter

Broadcast Journalist

Bio

Susan Fong

Rendering and Dailies Supervisor, Pixar Animation Studios “Turning Red”

Bio

Antoine Gibson

Saxophonist & Music Arranger

Bio

Jimmy Jam

Producer, Songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer

Bio

Aaron Kowalski, Ph.D.

JDRF Chief Executive Officer

Bio

Stephanie “Bambi” Northwood-Blyth

International Supermodel

Bio

Adam Schefter

Senior NFL Insider at ESPN, Sports Broadcast Journalist

Bio

Derek Theler

Actor & Producer

Bio

Donate Today

Your tax-deductible gift will help JDRF create a world without T1D.

Donate Now   Explore ways to give

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our strength lies in our exclusive focus and singular influence on the worldwide effort to end T1D.