Let’s talk about type 1 diabetes (T1D).It’s about people who wake up every day knowing their bodies need extra vigilance just to stay alive. For Jessica Diniz, President and CEO of what was once known as JDRF—now rebranded as Breakthrough T1D—the mission is to make every day better for people living […]

I am 17 years old! I have had Type One Diabetes for 13 years alongside my dad, who had begun his battle in 1986 at just 3 years old. I am a Christian and I enjoy attending my youth group, teaching Sunday school and church with my family and friends. I love spending time with my family and friends,

By Christine E. Staple Ebanks, The Special Needs Mama Bear How I turned fear and confusion into strength—and why you’re already doing the same. In the last issue, I introduced you to the Special Needs Mama Bear—the fierce, unwavering advocate we become when the world doesn’t know what to do with

You may know him from one of the Super Bowls,  or maybe from the TV show, Black Lightning . . . PBS? Or maybe, you don’t know him at all. But after this, you’ll remember his name: Wawa. Deaf rapper. Dip Hop originator. Disruptor of silence. When Warren ‘Wawa’ Snipe performs, the world listens differently.

High Fives Foundation is known for its incredible work supporting athletes with life-altering injuries. Can you tell us about the inspiration behind starting the foundation and how it has evolved over the years? The High Fives Foundation was founded in 2009 by Roy Tuscany after he sustained a life-altering spinal cord

Listen to the Article When skin is as delicate as a butterfly’s wing, life’s simplest acts—a handshake, a hug, or a stroll down the street—can feel like climbing Everest barefoot. This is the raw reality of living with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare genetic condition where the skin’s layers refuse to stick together, making them