One Girl With Diabetes Convinced American Girl to Make a Doll Like Her

By Joanna Sloame

Updated on 1/6/2016 at 10:00 AM

Think kids can't make a difference? This 13-year-old girl with diabetes petitioned American Girl to make diabetes accessories — and won!

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