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Dolvin student selected to attend Children's Congress
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| | | Amanda Moore was selected to attend the Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C. | |
June 03, 2009
Not many 10-year-olds can say they that they've lobbied an issue before Congress. But after a trip to Washington, D.C. later this month, Amanda Moore can say she did just that.
Moore was one of 150 children selected from 1,000 applicants to attend the Children's Congress 2009 in Washington, D.C. June 22-24. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation-sponsored event gathers children with type 1 diabetes to meet face-to-face with lawmakers in the nation's capital.
"I'm going to meet with Congress and tell them why they should give more money to fund diabetes research and for a cure," said Moore.
Moore, a Johns Creek resident and Dolvin Elementary School student, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two years ago.
Her mother, Kristi Moore, explained the signs and symptoms that led to a trip to the doctor.
"The signs were going to the bathroom a lot at school, she was constantly drinking water and losing weight," said Kristi. "We went for her 8-year-old checkup and they ran blood tests."
While Moore has to check her blood sugar before she eats, she doesn't let it stop her from being a typical 10-year-old. She plays soccer, participates on a swim team and enjoys being with friends.
And, she's looking forward to her traveling to Washington, D.C. with her family.
"The Children's Congress helps put a face to the disease," said Kristi. "It's a way for Congress to know what's really going on."
Moore was the 2009 Youth Ambassador for the Atlanta Walk to Cure Diabetes in Centennial Olympic Park. She helped raise more than $26,000 for a cure for diabetes. Another Walk to Cure Diabetes is planned for the fall in Johns Creek, said Kristi.
"I hope that the trip will be able to help find a cure," said Moore.
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