Jordan DePape is a brilliant hockey player, an avid volunteer for diabetes and other worthy causes, a full-time university student, and he has type 1 diabetes! How’s that for a full, rich life?
Inspirational stories
Life isn’t always fair, and sometimes, it can be very disheartening. If you are living with diabetes, you know that fact probably better than anyone. When you are feeling that managing your diabetes is just too difficult and you need some encouragement, turn to this section of our website and read inspirational stories about people just like you – people who have struggled to overcome challenges and succeed to live a full life and follow their dreams. You can do it too!
Anwar Boutahar: Diabetes advocate!
Anwar Boutahar founded Anwar’s Diabetic Children’s Relief Foundation to help less fortunate children with type 1 diabetes.
Sébastien Sasseville: outstanding athlete and motivational speaker!
Sébastien Sasseville is a motivational speaker with type 1 diabetes, who uses his experiences to inspire and empower people to meet their challenges head-on and realize their full potential. Read all about his journeys here.
Michael Thornton: international soccer star!
Michael Thornton is a Canadian teenager with type 1 diabetes who has been living his dream of playing league soccer in Spain for the past three years. Read all about his journey here
