Well Done Lauren!

Have you seen the Ted Kennedy tribute video shown at the Democratic National Convention last night?

Prominently featured is a young woman by the name of Lauren Stanford, who met Kennedy at a JDRF Children's Congress, and was later invited to testify on the issue of stem cell research.

I first met Lauren and her mother many years ago at a Family Weekend held at The Barton Center. Within minutes of meeting the family, I knew that they were the kind of people you'd want to have in your corner - and I'm glad they've been and continue to be outspoken advocates and fierce fundraisers for diabetes.

Congrats on the national spotlight, Lauren!