Our daughter, Makenna, was diagnosed in Sep 2010. I have since joined the Board of the Los Angeles Chapter of JDRF.

My son Max, diagnosed in 1997, is still waiting for a cure.

I have two sons with Type 1 diabetes and I am very committed to supporting those who will find a cure!

I promised my daughter I would do everything I could to find a cure when she was diagnosed.

I hate having diabetes and want everyone to know why we need a cure

My son 3 year old son Danny was Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on December 10, 2011 and we pray for a cure every day!

I was diagnosed at age 15 and am now a fairly healthy 60 year old woman.

JOSH, age 9, type 1 - "I HATE diabetes; I HATE shots; PLEASE FUND a cure"

Our daughter Lia was diagnosed on June 2009. Second day at the hospital she told me:"go back to work and find me a cure"

I have had T1 Diabetes for 22 years and want to help others the way I've been helped.

I'm "tri-ing"...but as hard as I swim, bike or run...diabetes is still always with me!

I joined to make a difference.

When I asked my 6-year-old daughter what she would do if elected president, she said, "Cure diabetes." I will help her.

My son was 20 years old when he was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. I almost lost him. We must find a cure.

I wish for a cure so my 2yr old granddaughter can have an easier life, that doesn't mean numerous insulin injections.

My sons, ages 14 and 19, have type 1 diabetes.

Evin is a beautiful, talented 11 year old about to start her next life journey in Middle School. It's time for a cure.

I have never seen my father drive a car. I'm 22. Juvenile diabetes took my dad's eyesight.

I've had type 1 diabetes for 8 years, and I'm joining the Promise campaign to help fight for a cure!

My 15 year old son Daniel. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 11/24/10. He has handled his diagnosis like a champion.