Age: 13
Age at T1D diagnosis: 9
“I absolutely love getting to promote type 1 diabetes in my community,” shares Isabella. A three–time recipient of the prestigious Breakthrough T1D Walk Golden Sneaker award, Isabella has proudly promoted T1D awareness on the radio, in her local newspaper, and on the news. She’s also volunteered at a Breakthrough T1D Gala and raises money for her Breakthrough T1D Walk team. But she has other passions, too: an art and music aficionado, Isabella has taught herself how to play the guitar and plays almost daily. She wants to become either a singer or a scientist when she grows up. Isabella is attending Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress with one issue on her mind: a cure. “With the help of the U.S Congress, we can accomplish our dream of turning Type One into Type None,” she says.
Breakthrough T1D 2015 Children’s Congress took place on July 13–15, 2015, in Washington, D.C.
Every two years, more than 150 children living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) gather in Washington, D.C., to meet face-to-face with some of the top decision-makers in the U.S. government. The children, ages 4 to 17, represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The delegates in Breakthrough T1D’s Children’s Congress enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help Members of Congress understand what life with T1D is like and why research to fund life-changing therapies until a cure can be found is so critical. They speak up on behalf of the millions of people living with T1D and the families and friends who love them.
