Diabetech - Diabetes Tech, Research, News How T1D Volunteers Led The Charge During the LA Fires
In the aftermath of the devastating January 2025 Los Angeles fires, a grassroots group of volunteers, led by You’re Just My Type, sprang into action to deliver life-saving medical supplies to people with type 1 diabetes. Liz Van Horhis, who had only planned to visit L.A. for a dog-sitting trip, found herself at the heart of the relief effort. She shares how a simple favor turned into a mission to get critical medications to those in need.
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Crew & Special Thanks: Producer, Host - Justin Eastzer Director, DP - Dylan Leonard Producer - Morgan Lester Editor - Tobias Divine Sound - Fiona Gaye B Camera - Zack Patrick Production Asst. - Craig Low Management - Catherine Lawson Medtronic Rep. - Ashley Patterson Donated Footage - TJ Wait
All funding received for this documentary went directly to supporting the production of the film. It was important to both me and our Director, fellow T1D Dylan Leonard, that we did not accept compensation from this project.