With support from people like you, we have provided grants to 318 families with type 1 diabetes who are underinsured. Here are some of their stories.
Zaria, age 18, T1D, Arkansas
Zaria received help to purchase a FreeStyle Libre CGM
"Zaria is now able to manage her blood sugar so much better! I can already see that the FreeStyle Libre is making such a difference!"
--- Regina Vontongeln, proud Mom from Arkansas
Addison, age 12, T1D, Indiana
Addison Frazier received a grant to help her financially afford her daily supplies in 2019.
"Thank you so much Diabetes Will's Way! We greatly appreciate all of your help."
--- Alexis Frazier, proud mom from Indiana
Samantha, age 17, T1D, Wyoming
Samantha Strohschein received help obtaining a T-Slim insulin pump in 2020.
"It means a lot! You guys are amazing!"
--- Shaniane Strohschein, proud Mom from Wyoming
Ryan, age 6, T1D, Arizona
Ryan received help purchasing an Omnipod insulin pump in 2019.
"thank you so much - Ryan hopes to be a doctor someday!"
--- Michelle Vick, proud Mom from Arizona
Emily, age 20, T1D, Indiana
Emily Nealy received help purchasing a Dexcom CGM in 2020.
"You guys are amazing"
--- Rose Nealy, proud Mom from Indiana
Darby, age 18, Kentucky
Darby Gravitt received help purchasing an Omnipod insulin pump in 2019.
"Thank you for helping us and other families like you do. We are truly grateful."
--- Day Gravitt, proud Mom from Kentucky
Ayannah, age 9, T1D, Indiana
Ayannah Majors received help purchasing an Insulin pump in 2015.
"In 2020 Ayannah and classmates held a fundraiser for Diabetes Will's Way. In Ayannah's opinion being able to help made up for missing her eighth grade dance and graduation."
--- Relayed by LaNikka Julian, proud Mom from Indiana
Sara Grace, age 7, T1D, Alabama
Sara Grace received help with medical bills associated with her diagnosis.
"Thank you so much! This will take a huge stress off my shoulders. I appreciate you and everyone associated with Diabetes Will's Way!!
--- Taylor Patton, proud mom from Alabama
Chase, age 14, T1D, Indiana
Chase Fryer received an Emergency Cash Grant to help with his daily diabetic supplies in 2019.
"This grant is so appreciated!"
--- Keven Fryer, Proud Dad from Indiana
Gemma, age 8, T1D, Indiana
"She’s a trooper; a real fighter. She is such an athlete at heart. She’s not going to let type 1 diabetes win. I don't know what we would do without her CGM and Diabetes Will's Way. ”
---Kathy Haupert, proud mother.
Logan, age 8, T1D, Michigan
Logan Bergkoetter received a continuous glucose monitor in 2016.
"I can't believe how fast it came!"
---Lisa Bergkoetter, proud mother from Michigan.
Bradley, age 9, T1D, Ohio
Bradley Goad received an insulin pump in 2016.
"Bradley is doing great with his insulin pump. His blood sugars are managed much better now. Thank you to Will's Way for the financial assistance. It was appreciated more than you know."
--- Terry Goad, proud Dad from Ohio.
Brayden, age 9, T1D, Illinois
Brayden Corson received a continuous glucose monitor in 2015.
"Thank you so very much for giving us a grant enabling us to get a CGM for Brayden. Words cannot truly express the relief and joy you have brought to us. The process happened so fast and we couldn't be more happy. I think what you are doing is awesome, and if I could do anything for you or your organization just let me know. I promise to pay it forward. We have the system up and running. It's such a relief. I can't say it enough but thank you so much. I can not thank you enough for making a dream come true. This is truly the best Christmas!"
--- Doug and Stacey Corson, proud parents from Illinois.
Andy, age 20, T1D, Indiana
Andy VanCuren received a new insulin pump in 2015.
"Last Spring I was blessed to be able to receive a gift of love and kindness from Will’s Way. I had problems with my pump and needed a functioning pump as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, my pump was out of warranty and the cost for a new pump was high. I heard about Will’s Way from my doctors office, and I am so grateful I did. They were able to help me tremendously and with so much kindness. Will’s Way has an amazing team and I hope they can continue to help many people with circumstances similar to mine. "
--- Andy VanCuren, T1D warrior from Indiana.
Ross, age 17, T1D, Indiana
Ross McFeely received an insulin pump in 2015.
"Thank you so much for everything you helped us with!"
---Shannon McFeely, proud mother from Indiana.
Skylar, age 11, T1D, Tennessee
Skylar Oaks received an insulin pump in 2015.
"We just got the insulin pump, and all the supplies to last for a year. Thank you soooooo much for all you have helped us with!"
--- Melanie Collins, proud mother from Tennessee.
Jacob, age 14, T1D, Indiana
Jacob Andrews received an insulin pump in 2014.
"Thank you for helping Jacob!"
--- Jana Crowder, proud mother from Indiana.
Faith, age 5, T1D, Illinois
Faith Ogle received a continuous glucose monitor in 2015.
"Thank you for helping my Faith!"
--- Stephanie Ogle, proud mother from Illinois.
