Marian Jones

CHANGING THE CONVERSATION for People Living With Diabetes

Marian was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) eight years ago during a routine checkup—an unexpected moment that shifted her world. Although other family members also live with diabetes, the diagnosis still felt shocking, and she quickly found herself navigating a new reality filled with constant reminders of “because you have diabetes…” The emotional, mental, and physical weight of daily decisions, numbers, and routines made the early years especially challenging.

Living with diabetes has strengthened Marian’s resilience and deepened her commitment to health equity. Her personal journey fuels her work as a fundraiser, giving her a powerful lens that connects lived experience with purpose. She is passionate about building partnerships that drive meaningful change and lifting up the voices of others who face the stigma and silent struggles of diabetes.

Outside of her advocacy, Marian is a fiercely proud grandmother to two energetic boys who inspire her to show what courage and perseverance look like. She wants them to see that challenges can shape you—but they never have to define you.

Marian is modeling in the event as a celebration of resilience and a stand against stigma. She’s doing it for herself, for those who feel misunderstood, and for everyone quietly carrying the emotional and mental demands of diabetes each day.

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