Illinois Chapter
Youth Ambassadors
JDRF Illinois Youth Ambassadors are children and teens living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), between the ages of 8 and 18, who are involved with the educational, fundraising, and community volunteer efforts of JDRF.
Illinois Chapter
JDRF Illinois Youth Ambassadors are children and teens living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), between the ages of 8 and 18, who are involved with the educational, fundraising, and community volunteer efforts of JDRF.
The Youth Ambassador Program teaches young people to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in their community. Youth Ambassadors will gain confidence in public speaking, demonstrate leadership skills and collaborate with T1D peers while advancing the mission of JDRF through fundraising and storytelling. Those chosen to serve as Youth Ambassadors are community representatives of JDRF supporting our vision of a world without T1D.
The core values of the Youth Ambassador Program include:
Youth Ambassador Program Requirements:
If you are between the ages of 8-18 and would like to represent JDRF in your community, speak and volunteer at local events, socialize with other T1D kids or teens and make a difference in the fight against T1D then the Youth Ambassador Program is for you! If you have any questions about the JDRF Youth Ambassador Program please contact Lindsey or Ashley .
Meet the 2022 – 2023 JDRF Illinois Youth Ambassadors!
Sydney Barton
Jake Berger
Owen Carletti
Isabel Carney
Synthea Doss
Josie Edlefson
Sybil Evans
Lauren Gallagher
Fernando Garcia
Micah Gatewood
Chloe Gavrilos
Colleen Graham
Jordyn Hein
Anthony Hendricks
Elise King
Jessica Kohut
Frances Krickbaum
Jack Kulawiak
Teagan Murphy
Olivia Nybo
Rauri O’Hara
Kristen Rakers
Stormi Redelman
Naomi Sharon
Jensen Stoneking
Lila Tellone
Joseph Torrellas
Anne Trompeter
Allison Verde
Mara Wagner
Maya Warhaftig
Clare Worley
Preston Wright
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