Meet the Delegates
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These children with type 1 diabetes—ages 4 to 17, representing all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and five other countries—will converge on Washington, D.C. from June 22-24, 2009, to tell their stories and urge lawmakers to help find a cure.
150 Delegates Selected for Children’s Congress 2009
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Delegate: Sam
State: Delaware
Age: 16
Profile: Diagnosed at age 13, first by his brother who was taking an AP biology class and recognized his symptoms, and then by an endocrinologist, Sam tries to be like other kids and not let the disease get to him. He is a straight-A honor student at his high school and an aspiring engineer. He competed in the state FBLA and enjoys tennis, golf, video games, and is a percussionist.
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State: Delaware
Age: 16
Profile: Diagnosed at age 13, first by his brother who was taking an AP biology class and recognized his symptoms, and then by an endocrinologist, Sam tries to be like other kids and not let the disease get to him. He is a straight-A honor student at his high school and an aspiring engineer. He competed in the state FBLA and enjoys tennis, golf, video games, and is a percussionist.
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Delegate: Kaitlyn
State: New York
Age: 8
Profile: Kaitlyn has struggled with her disease since being diagnosed at age two, experiencing highs and lows that seem to have no pattern. Her new continuous glucose monitor has helped with the problem, but it isn’t a cure. Her parents note how mature and responsible she is—and how she shouldn’t have to be, at just seven years old.
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State: New York
Age: 8
Profile: Kaitlyn has struggled with her disease since being diagnosed at age two, experiencing highs and lows that seem to have no pattern. Her new continuous glucose monitor has helped with the problem, but it isn’t a cure. Her parents note how mature and responsible she is—and how she shouldn’t have to be, at just seven years old.
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Delegate: Olivia
State: Virginia
Age: 14
Profile: A member of the yearbook staff at her middle school, Olivia enjoys photography and writing. She also loves to ski and snowboard, and to play the harp. She has spoken to Members of Congress about her diabetes and a need for a cure, and played harp at the 2008 JDRF Gala.
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State: Virginia
Age: 14
Profile: A member of the yearbook staff at her middle school, Olivia enjoys photography and writing. She also loves to ski and snowboard, and to play the harp. She has spoken to Members of Congress about her diabetes and a need for a cure, and played harp at the 2008 JDRF Gala.
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Delegate: Hannah
State: South Carolina
Age: 16
Profile: A musician, Hannah plays marimba in her school’s marching band, and winter drumline, and oboe in the symphonic band. She is also the historian for her Junior Civitans group, and enjoys photography and some sports. She would like to pursue a career in atmospheric science as a meteorologist. Diagnosed at age 10, she was a youth ambassador for the Charlotte chapter of JDRF, and has spoken about her life with diabetes.
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State: South Carolina
Age: 16
Profile: A musician, Hannah plays marimba in her school’s marching band, and winter drumline, and oboe in the symphonic band. She is also the historian for her Junior Civitans group, and enjoys photography and some sports. She would like to pursue a career in atmospheric science as a meteorologist. Diagnosed at age 10, she was a youth ambassador for the Charlotte chapter of JDRF, and has spoken about her life with diabetes.
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Delegate: Matthew
State: Florida
Age: 14
Profile: An active sportsman, Matthew is involved in competitive swimming, and likes baseball and shooting with a bow and arrow. Recently, he became a black belt first degree in Tae-kwon-do. When he was diagnosed, six years ago at age eight, he already knew about diabetes, since his younger brother had had it since he was 15 months old.
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State: Florida
Age: 14
Profile: An active sportsman, Matthew is involved in competitive swimming, and likes baseball and shooting with a bow and arrow. Recently, he became a black belt first degree in Tae-kwon-do. When he was diagnosed, six years ago at age eight, he already knew about diabetes, since his younger brother had had it since he was 15 months old.
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