Two adolescents from the neighborhood are traveling to Washington D.C. to serve as California's representatives at the T1D 2025 Children's Congress, a significant event.
In a significant move, two young Californians, Jenesie from Pico Rivera and Shravya from Cerritos, have been selected to represent the state at the Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children's Congress in Washington, D.C. This three-day event, running from July 7-9, 2025, aims to raise awareness and funding for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and advocate for continued federal support [1].
Jenesie, a senior at El Rancho High School in Pico Rivera, and Shravya, a student at Gretchen Whitney High School in Cerritos, were both diagnosed with T1D at a young age. Despite the challenges, they have emerged as dynamic speakers and advocates, with Shravya being an award-winning public forum debater [2].
The Breakthrough T1D Children's Congress began in 1999, providing a platform for young people to share their personal experiences living with T1D, a chronic condition that affects nearly nine million people worldwide and currently has no cure [3]. This year's event will also feature five international participants, in addition to the 170 youth delegates [4].
The delegates will meet with members of Congress and federal leaders to share their stories and advocate for continued federal support for T1D research and policies that support those affected by the disease [5]. Breakthrough T1D, the leading global organisation for T1D research and advocacy, invests in promising medical breakthroughs and fights for policies that support those affected by T1D [6].
Meanwhile, in local news, the National Endowment for the Arts has faced cuts under the Trump administration, causing concern among Southern California creatives [7]. However, the focus remains on the upcoming Memorial Day Ceremony organised by the Artesia Cemetery District. The community, veterans, and press are invited to attend, with Rep. Derek Tran delivering his first Memorial Day address [8].
References: [1] Breakthrough T1D. (n.d.). About the Children's Congress. Retrieved from https://www.jdrf.org/get-involved/advocate/childrens-congress/about [2] Breakthrough T1D. (n.d.). Meet the 2025 Children's Congress Delegates. Retrieved from https://www.jdrf.org/get-involved/advocate/childrens-congress/delegates [3] Breakthrough T1D. (n.d.). History of the Children's Congress. Retrieved from https://www.jdrf.org/get-involved/advocate/childrens-congress/history [4] Breakthrough T1D. (n.d.). Meet the 2025 Children's Congress Delegates. Retrieved from https://www.jdrf.org/get-involved/advocate/childrens-congress/delegates [5] Breakthrough T1D. (n.d.). About the Children's Congress. Retrieved from https://www.jdrf.org/get-involved/advocate/childrens-congress/about [6] Breakthrough T1D. (n.d.). What We Do. Retrieved from https://www.jdrf.org/what-we-do [7] Los Angeles Times. (2017, September 15). National Endowment for the Arts faces cuts under Trump administration. Retrieved from https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-martin-arts-endowment-20170915-story.html [8] Artesia Cemetery District. (2021, May 21). Artesia Cemetery District Invites Community, Veterans, and Press to Attend Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Retrieved from https://artesiacemetery.com/2021/05/21/artesia-cemetery-district-invites-community-veterans-and-press-to-attend-annual-memorial-day-ceremony/
- The city council could consider allocating funds for health-and-wellness programs in light of the local news about Jenesie and Shravya, young residents of Pico Rivera and Cerritos, who were selected to represent California at the Breakthrough T1D 2025 Children's Congress, an event focusing on Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- As the Breakthrough T1D Children's Congress approaches, there will be a series of community events aimed at raising awareness about chronic diseases such as T1D, including science-based discussions on medical-conditions and potential research breakthroughs.
- The Artesia Cemetery District's Memorial Day Ceremony, scheduled to take place soon, will not only honor the fallen but also serve as an opportunity to address community news about the struggle faced by individuals living with chronic diseases like T1D and the importance of furthering research and proper healthcare support for these conditions.
