Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children’s Congress will take place from July 7 – 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Every two years, more than 160 children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) between the ages of 4 – 17 gather in Washington, D.C., to meet face-to-face with some of the top decision-makers in the U.S. Government. The selected Delegates represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as Breakthrough T1D’s five International Affiliates. As participants in Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress, Delegates have a unique and empowering opportunity to help Members of Congress understand what life with T1D is like, while forming lasting bonds with fellow youth who live with this autoimmune disease.
Please take a look below at all 14 of the Pacific Northwest Chapter’s Children’s Congress Delegates! You can also learn more about Children’s Congress at https://cc.breakthrought1d.org/ .
Alaska
Annika
Annika, a 16-year-old going into her junior year of high school, was diagnosed with T1D when she was 5 years old in May of 2014. Learn more about Annika’s longtime Breakthrough T1D involvement, and watch her video here!
Idaho
Hydee
Hydee always had one goal in mind: Never let T1D stop you from doing what you love. Since her diagnosis at age 10, she learned how to manage T1D and live her life to the fullest. Learn more about Hydee, and watch her video here!
Kennedy
At the young age of 9 years old Kennedy was diagnosed and now 4 years later, Kennedy loves being independent and always changes her sites and Dexcom by herself. Learn more about Kennedy, and watch her video here!
Maggie
Diagnosed at age 10, Maggie has grown from the scared, shy diabetic to an advocate who jumps at the opportunity to help raise awareness and ease the minds of newly diagnosed kids. Learn more about Maggie, and watch her video here!
Montana
Seth
Seth was diagnosed with T1D on his tenth birthday. Even though “it was the worst birthday a person could have, it changed me for the better,” says Seth. He thinks that even though T1D can be a burden, it can help people understand life better, both “the good and the bad.” Learn more about Seth, and watch his video here!
Oregon
Abby
Abby was diagnosed with T1D at 6 years old and now has lived with diabetes longer than not. Abby volunteered as a mentor at the nearby T1D summer camp and the camp for elementary school-aged children and you can learn more about Abby, and watch her video here!
Boyden
Boyden was the third of his siblings to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He has been working at the hospital to further his hope of becoming a nurse to help children with T1D. Learn more about Boyden and watch his video here!
Ellie
Diagnosed the day after her ninth birthday, Ellie has lived with T1D for 7 years. Learn more about Ellie’s longtime Breakthrough T1D involvement, and watch her video here!
Washington
Ava
At the age of 5 years old Ava was diagnosed with T1D. Ten years later, T1D doesn’t stop Ava from living a full and rich life, and it will never hold her back from going after her goals. Learn more about Ava, and watch her video here!
Bryan
Bryan was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during the pandemic at age 13. Beyond advocacy, he is also a driven innovator, determined to harness the powers of technology to solve real-world problems like diabetes management. Learn more, and watch Bryan’s video here!
Lucie
Lucie was diagnosed with T1D eight years ago when she was nine years old, and ever since, she and her family have been volunteering with Breakthrough T1D. You can learn more about Lucie’s Breakthrough T1D involvement, and watch her video here!
Micah
When Micah was first diagnosed with T1D at age 14, he was faced with many life-altering struggles. Despite this, he has worked very hard to combat his disease and live a normal life. Learn more about Micah’s personal life, and watch his video here!
Preston
Preston was diagnosed with T1D when he was 16 months old. Living with T1D his whole life, Preston learned how to be responsible and take care of his T1D at a very young age. Learn more about Preston, and watch his video here!
Simone
Simone has never let diabetes hold her back from having new experiences and adventures! She is a cheerleader at her high school and also participates in their theater program. Learn more about Simone, and watch her video here!
