BOSTON — As the largest event aimed at helping those with type 1 diabetes, the JDRF One Walk took place in Boston early on Saturday.
Volunteers and walkers gathered at the Hatch Shell Lawn by the Charles River at around 10:30 a.m.
Despite the rainy weather, those participating in the event kept their spirits up throughout the entire 5k walk.
"This day represents what our kids go through everyday. Everyday it can be sunny one minute, rainy the next. So you have to be ready for it and that's why we need a cure," said Mary Regina Bennett, whose son has type 1 diabetes.
Boston 25 News is a proud media partner of the annual JDRF One Walk at the Hatch Shell.
We had a team out there supporting the thousands of walkers and the cause.
The 5k raises money and awareness about type 1 diabetes and fights relentlessly to find a cure to the disease.
"Most people like these ones, they create insulin, but my body doesn't. I have to take insulin, so I have to take shots and needles all the time," said Briggs Rowley, who has type 1 diabetes.
According to JDRF, each year 40,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with T1D. Less than one third of those with T1D are achieving target blood glucose levels—putting them at risk for complications.
There are nearly 200,000 children living with type 1 diabetes.
"JDRF and none of the parents are stopping until the cure is here," said Bennett.
You can learn more about the JDRF One Walk and how to get involved here.