My name is Giovanna Burno, I am from Denver, Colorado, and I am a patient living with transverse myelitis, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), migraines, and chronic fatigue.

Hello, I am Marianne from Traverse City, Michigan and I am a 66 year old cosmetologist living with diabetes.

Twenty two years ago, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when I was 17 years old. My name is Rachel Johnston and I am a communications and marketing professional living in Los Angeles, California.

Hello, I'm Lisa McRipley – a multiple sclerosis (MS) Activist, District Activist Leader, and former member of the Society's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Black MS Community Engagement Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Chapter Board of Trustees.

Hello, my name is Harold Brown, I am 78 years old and from Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to my retirement, I worked for the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company for 27 years and have since worked various jobs. Although I have these many great accomplishments, I unfortunately live with a number of health conditions which have made my life a little challenging at times.

Hello! My name is Kaye Peterson, I am 66 years old, from Lebanon, Kentucky, and am a retired librarian. I am a patient living with a few medical conditions, which have caused me to experience high cost prescription drugs. In 1983, I was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In 2016, I survived a heart attack which followed with a diagnosis of polyneuropathy in 2024.

Hi, my name is Kevin Baker and I am a 22 year old Theatrical Director and college student from Moscow, Idaho. Meaning that I do a little bit of engineering, a whole bunch of problem solving, and even more carpentry, along with the normal college student course work. But I also have to juggle with the challenges and struggles of living with Crohn’s disease since the age of 11 years old. 

My name is Trevor Watts, and I reside in Roseburg, Oregon. I've led a fulfilling life, once a glazier by trade and now happily retired, dedicating my time to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. However, my health journey took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 62.