Yuvashree is an 18-year-old girl living with Type 1 diabetes and receiving support from Idhayangal Charitable Trust. Her father had passed away, and her mother worked as a housemaid to support the family. One day, Yuvashree came to the hospital with pain in her left leg. Doctors found cancer, and her leg had to be removed immediately to stop it from spreading. Yuvashree stayed strong and bravely accepted the surgery. The very next day, she called Dr. Krishnan Swaminathan and told him her leg had been removed but she had no pain — her courage inspired everyone. Dr. Krishnan Swaminathan personally supported her in getting an artificial limb, and after treatment and training, Yuvashree learned to walk again. As she had promised, she walked into Idhayangal one day. Today, Yuvashree has completed a beautician course. During Idhayangal's 9th Annual Day, she even helped with saree draping for the staff, earned ₹5,000 — and donated ₹500 of it back to Idhayangal.

Krishnitha entered Idhayangal just a few months ago with days to live — glucose of 600, emaciated, and seemingly no hope. But with a small helping hand from Idhayangal, this amazing child fought back with such grace and a smile, despite a huge thigh abscess, septicemia, and severe hyperglycemia. Within months, disciplined insulin pump therapy brought her glucose levels under control. In a proud moment for her and her family, Krishnitha recently received a prize at the State Abacus Competition.

Makilamuthan Naveen, a 2-year-old child from Erode, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 9 months ago. His HbA1c is 9.4%, with a history of one DKA admission and one hypoglycemic admission due to poor insulin administration techniques. His father is a salon worker with alcohol dependence, while his mother, Mrs. Vidhya, works in a textile company. The family's monthly income is approximately Rs.22,000. Due to domestic issues, Mrs. Vidhya is currently residing at Thayagam Social Service Society with the support of Idhayangal. Makilamuthan Naveen is the 4,000th registered beneficiary of Idhayangal Charitable Trust and has been enrolled for continued diabetes care and support.

Selvanayaki is proof that Type 1 diabetes is no deterrent to excellence. Coming from a poor family and enduring relentless insulin injections four times a day, she never let her condition slow her down. She scored an incredible 489 out of 500 in her 10th grade board exams, including a perfect 100/100 in Science, and topped her school. Selvanayaki now dreams of becoming an Endocrinologist so she can help children like herself.

At the Joys of Idhayangal camp in Pondicherry, Dev Dharshini from Vadalur reminded everyone what true strength looks like. Facing absolute poverty, brittle Type 1 diabetes requiring insulin four times a day, and a severe neuro-developmental delay, she was still the happiest child at camp — a brightness that seemed to dwarf the sun. Despite everything, her family has helped her keep her A1c steady at 8%.