In 2022, I celebrated my 10th anniversary of living with Type 1 Diabetes and the 100th anniversary of the first use of insulin as medical treatment. I honored these milestones by spending several months training for a 10-mile run; one mile for each year of successfully living with diabetes. (Yes, I designed the shirt I wore that day!) Together, our community successfully exceeded my fundraising goal, with a total donation of over $2,100 to Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF).
Over the years, I have participated in several charity events for cancer research, Alzheimer's research, animal rescue, disability support services and civil rights because I love to help others. It is a huge part of who I am. Breakthrough T1D is one of my favorite charities not only due to my personal connection but also because their funds are allocated in so many different capacities. The organization's research and activism has resulted in wider availability and affordability for insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and other diabetes management tools. These tech advancements have helped me bring down my own Hemoglobin A1C values drastically, which is essential for increasing long-term quality of life with diabetes.
My work is not only who I am or what is displayed on this page. My work, our work, is to create authentic community and lift up one another. Be the person you want to meet!
"Sometimes life is like this dark tunnel. You can't always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you just keep moving, you will come to a better place." ~ Uncle Iroh (Avatar)
