IDF's Blue Circle Champions are high profile individuals who have been touched by diabetes in one way or another.
We look to our Champions to inspire the over 366 million people living with diabetes today and bring awareness to this silent killer.
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Bas van de Goor, Olympic volleyball player I want to inspire other people with diabetes to have an exciting life full of sport Find out more about Bas
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Billie Jean King, professional tennis player I’m not going to let my diabetes get in the way of living – and enjoying – a full and complete life. |
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Gary Hall Jnr. , Olympic swimmer I want everyone in the world to have access to the care, medication and tools necessary to manage diabetes and live their own dreams |
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Kelli Kuehne, professional golfer The more you know about diabetes the better equipped you will be to do all the things you aspire to do. Find out more about Kelli |
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Kris Freeman, Olympic cross-country skier Diabetes does not have to stand in the way of your dreams |
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Missy Foy, elite marathon runner I was told that a person with diabetes couldn't run ultramarathons with the best in the world. Find out more about Missy |
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Phil Southerland, founder Team Type 1 My dream is to wake up in a world where no single person goes blind from diabetes. We must provide insulin, test strips, education & empowerment to each and every person with diabetes around the world. That is my life, that is my mission, and with YOU, we can achieve it. Find out more about Phil and Team Type 1 |
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Sam Talbot, Chef Diabetes has helped mould me as a person. I am who I am today because of diabetes, and frankly, I would not want to have it any other way Find out more about Sam |
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Sean Busby, professional snowboarder I try to think of my diabetes as a best friend…meaning that until a cure is found my diabetes will always be there—just like a best friend. Find out more about Sean |
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Sir Steve Redgrave, Olympic rower I decided very early on that diabetes was going to live with me, not me live with diabetes. Find out more about Sir Steve |
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