Growing up I was and still am a typical boy enjoying the outdoors and sports associated with being outside until January my 4th grade year of elementry school when I began to get sick. Like most parents my mother thought it was a cold or flu until a month or so went by and I was only getting worse. I was taken to Irvine Medical in Irvine, Ca where I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 1,600. Even though I am considered a brittle diabetic I am strong and I control my diabetes my diabetes doesnt control me. I surf, bowhunt, hike, camp etc. And thanks to lilly quick pens life has become even easier to enjoy the great ooutdoors. Thanks to my family for all the support and encouragement for keeping me in an active and healthy lifestyle.

William McSpadden
Lake Forest, CA