Hunter lives in Charleston, West Virginia, where they first got involved in advocacy work after college when they began volunteering for a local clean water group. This work eventually developed into a career in community organizing.
Hunter’s passion for community service is rooted in a deep appreciation for social safety net programs like public housing, SNAP, and Medicaid--all of which helped their family stay afloat during an occupational transition in 2017. At the time, Hunter’s data-entry job with the state provided health insurance benefits and was a stable source of income during their post-college years. Once their daughter PK was born however, finances shifted and Hunter found themselves spending more than half of every paycheck on childcare.
Alan Hawkins -Type 1 Diabetes Story (3.11.2021)
https://youtu.be/ju1O4k9o_fc
Alan is a pharmacist and diabetic educator from Barboursville, WV living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Adrian - A Type 1 Diabetes Story (2.26.2021)
https://youtu.be/HqzakP0YyZY
Meet Adrian! Mom, teacher, and Type 1 Diabetic who has spent more than $250,000 over the course of her life managing her autoimmune disease. You can help lower the financial burden of diabetes in West Virginia by supporting House Bill 2708 - and place copay caps on insulin, non-insulin prescription medication, supplies, and equipment related to diabetes care. Contact your representatives today by clicking here.
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