An illustration of TrialNet heroes Owen and Ella in a lab. Ella uses a tablet to plan a mission and pack supplies while Owen repairs knee armor on his red super suit.
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Meet TrialNet heroes: Owen and Ella

Meet Owen & Ella: As another modular plate locks into place Owen does a fist bump. Whenever he adds a new piece to enhance the armor on his super suit he loves making the pieces snap together, just like his favorite Legos. Always calm under pressure, Ella goes over detailed schematics for their next TrialNet T1D Heroes Academy mission.

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An illustration of TrialNet heroes Citlaly & Maria practicing water bending and disc throwing at the water fountains
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Meet TrialNet heroes: Citlaly and Maria

Meet Citlaly & Maria: Super siblings united! Wind and water follow their command as Citlaly and Maria roam through downtown San Jose. Citlaly’s frisbee whistles as it whips through the air in a long arc circling the skyscrapers. In between TrialNet T1D Heroes Academy missions and studying to be a nurse, Maria tests her ability to manipulate water from the city fountains.

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An illustration of TrialNet hero Lilah Montgomery dances on a stage in a blue dress and tights. Light sparks from Lilah's fingertips as she creates a winter wonderland.
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Meet TrialNet hero: Lilah Montgomery

Meet Lilah: Foggy vapors rise from Lilah's icy, curly tendrils and little puffs of smoke gather about her fingertips as she twirls in relevé. Lilah glides across the room smooth as ice during dance class and finds it easy to keep her nerves cool before recitals.

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