Rob was a teacher before his debut novel. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, three daughters, and two rescue dogs. The Buyea family are longtime supporters of JDRF and Rob writes about T1D in Saving Mr. Terupt because of his daughter’s inspiring strength in dealing with this disease. For more information, please visit www.RobBuyea.com

The winning school will work with Rob to schedule the visit* in March, April, or May 2023. Elementary and middle schools with a focus of grades 2 -6 in Southern New Hampshire, Southern Maine, Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts, are encouraged to participate in this challenge. If unsure of your schools eligibility or other questions, please contact Elizabeth Gooch at egooch@jdrf.org or 332-257-7467! Join us today by visiting bit.ly/BuyeaSchoolFundraiser! *Visit may be virtual due to travel limitations.

“ROB BUYEA’S VISIT TO OUR SCHOOL WAS INCREDIBLE! HE WAS FULL OF ENERGY, INSPIRATION, INTELLIGENCE, WARMTH, AND GENEROSITY. IT WAS A DAY TO REMEMBER, ESPECIALLY FOR MY CHILD WHO HAS T1D.”
-LARA RILEY, T1D MOM