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My Story…

After being sick for a few days the nurse in me knew something wasn't right for the 23 year old "baby brother" of the family but never imagined the text we would receive that night that said "they think I have type 1 diabetes, I'm going to the ICU for DKA treatment" 

Since that day in August 2019  I've watched Daniel navigate his life altering diagnosis in awe of his strength and determination. His life in the harness racing industry in Ohio is full of early mornings, late nights and a constantly changing schedule but each day he works hard to control his blood sugar to the best of his ability.  

Choosing to run the Falmouth Road Race is one way I can use a bit of my strength and determination to join the fight to find a cure for this disease that alters so many lives every day.

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Welcome to my personal Breakthrough T1D fundraising page!

I have joined Breakthrough T1D to raise funds for the millions of people living with and affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D). The money I raise will help Breakthrough T1D fund critical research to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people's lives until no one has to fear developing the disease.

Type 1 diabetes is a life-threatening autoimmune disease in which a person's pancreas stops producing insulin—a hormone essential to the ability to get energy from food. It strikes both children and adults suddenly and changes life as they know it forever. It cannot be prevented and there is no cure.

Breakthrough T1D is the largest nongovernmental funder of T1D research and the only global organization with a strategic research plan to fight T1D. This science is complex and costly, and every dollar Breakthrough T1D is able to direct toward research comes from donors like you.

The challenge I have set for myself — to raise money for Breakthrough T1D and to race — is modest compared to the daily challenges of life with T1D, which involves a 24/7, unrelenting cycle of blood sugar testing and insulin injections to manage the disease.

Please support me and donate to my fundraising campaign. Your gift will make a difference for millions of people affected by this devastating, life-threatening disease. Won't you please give to Breakthrough T1D as generously as possible today?

Thank you for your support!

Recent Changemakers!

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 14 Nico and Steve Not sure if the hacker or Jess is running, either way, good luck! $55.35
May 08 Lorie $109.85
May 07 Ami Undisclosed amount
May 07 Mikayla Run Jess run! $55.35
May 07 Cheryl Bickford $28.10
May 06 Josh & Jo Go get 'em Jess! $55.35
May 03 Tom and Yayoi Thanks Jessica $50.00
Apr 30 Michael and Martha Fasulo $75.00
Apr 30 Leah & Joe Siviski What a wonderful way to show your love for your "baby brother," Jess! $55.35
Apr 30 Martha Holmes I’m beyond proud of you! $55.35