Hi friends & family! 👋

I am so excited to share that I have been selected for the 2024 Connected in Motion Adventure Team along with 11 other incredible humans living with Type 1 Diabetes. 

As you may know, I was diagnosed with T1D ten years ago, at the age of 19. The diagnosis was a curveball thrown into my young adulthood, to say the least, after almost two decades of healthy years and 10 of those competing in gymnastics. Movement has always been something that empowers me, but unfortunately something that felt like it was taken from me for the first few years of my diagnosis.

Hiking 40+ miles along the Superior Coastal Trail with the Connected in Motion team this summer feels redemptive to the years I lost such an important part of my life.

What is Connected in Motion?

Connected in Motion is a nonprofit organization here to foster a community of people living with Type 1 diabetes through peer-based experiential diabetes education, sport and outdoor adventure pursuits so that they may inspire one another to live life without limits.

I was introduced to Connected in Motion in 2018 when I participated in their Maine Slipstream event - an adult diabetes camp. It was the first time I was able to be immersed in the diabetes community and fully accept this diagnosis.

Where does your donation go?

Your donation directly contributes to fostering a community where individuals with Type 1 diabetes thrive. Funds raised support Connected in Motion's efforts to provide educational and experiential opportunities, enhancing the lives of those living with Type 1 diabetes through adventure, connection, and peer support. Each contribution helps in organizing transformative experiences, spreading awareness, and creating a supportive network that encourages active, healthy lifestyles despite diabetes. Your generosity makes a real difference, enabling us to continue our mission and impact more lives positively.

Your generous donation directly supports:

• Subsidizing registration fees, ensuring our adventures are accessible.
• Transforming lives by connecting individuals with the Type 1 diabetes community.
• Organizing impactful adventures that foster resilience and camaraderie.
• Providing resources that empower participants through education and experiences.
• Facilitating a supportive environment for sharing, growth, and connection.

With your help, we make meaningful connections and transform lives, going beyond just managing diabetes to thriving together.