Diabetes Center for Children

Patient Stories from the Diabetes Center for Children

Read our patients' stories about their experience with type 1 diabetes. Learn how they are helping raise awareness and funds to find a cure for diabetes.

Odell
O'Dell Richardson

O’Dell has been a patient of CHOP since his diagnosis with diabetes at age 12.

Read O'dell's story

 

Hannah
Hannah Rowan

Hannah started a network to support kids with diabetes.

Read Hannah's story

 

Shiden
Shiden Gebrehiwot

Shiden loves to run. Running does not only keep him strong, but helps keep his blood sugar under control.

Read Shiden's story

 

Jake
Jake Fine

Find out how Jake's advocacy and fundraising efforts are contributing to the world of diabetes.

Read Jake's story

 

Aiden
Aidan Kiesewetter

Through Aidan’s Angel, Aidan and his family helped raise funds to support the Diabetes Center at CHOP.

Read Aidan's story

 

Joe
Joe Flannery

Advances in diabetes care have made it easier for Joe to keep his diabetes under control.

Read Joe's story

Orlando
Orlando Tyler

The support of his sister and the Diabetes Center helped Orlando take full control of his diabetes.

Read Orlando's story

Mark
Mark Kollock

Mark, a talented football player, teamed up with the Diabetes Center to help him control his diabetes.

Read Mark's story

Ryan and Aaron
Haley Van Schaick, Ryan and Aaron Gold

Met with congressmen in Washington DC to encourage funding for diabetes research.

Read their stories

Brie
Chase Kroll

Raising awareness about diabetes and writing a book are only a few of Chase’s accomplishments.

Read Chase's story

Tassos
Emily Gold

Organized “Emily’s Eagles” to help raise money and find a cure for diabetes.

Read Emily's story

 

 

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