Crystal Bowersox on Music, Friends, and Living With Diabetes

Meet northwest Ohio native and Nashville resident, singer/songwriter Crystal Bowersox, who was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes at age 6. Crystal rose from humble beginnings to reach the “American Idol” finals in 2010 and an ongoing musical career that has followed. Having managed diabetes most of her life and knowing the importance of mentors for children with diabetes, it’s Crystal’s mission to touch others impacted by diabetes with her music and her message.

That’s why Crystal has signed on with Lilly Diabetes as a type-1 diabetes ambassador. In this role, Crystal will speak to children at diabetes summer camps and other events, sharing her story and inspiring them to reach for their dreams. She’ll join two other inspirational diabetes camp program speakers: Olympic cross-country skier Kris Freeman and NASCAR® XFINITY Series driver Ryan Reed.

More information about Lilly Diabetes and its camp program is available here: lillydiabetes.com/camps