HOW TO
THRIVE WITH
TYPE 1
We're creating a video series that merges the real-life stories of Type 1 celebrities with vital care information for newly diagnosed patients and their families.
"I have been looking for good videos for 20 years plus" -
Dr. Anne Peters MD, Director of the USC Clinical Diabetes Programs and internationally-recognized scholar on the treatment of type 1.
"The only thing I wish is that we could make these videos sooner" -
Dr. Michael Hughes MD, Endocrinologist and Scholar at Stanford Medicine specializing in new-device development (T1 since 2007).
The Break-Down
FORMAT
Concise, witty, and narrative-driven, our videos focus on interviews with celebrities, athletes, and influential figures living with Type 1. Through the power of storytelling, we bring into focus the many new challenges introduced after diagnosis and the extraordinary ways people with Type 1 Thrive beyond them.
DISTRIBUTION
Social media have brought the Type 1 Community together and closer like never before. By partnering with established Organizations, our videos are free and widely accessible.
TOPICS
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Diagnosis and initial adjustment: Breaking the news to friends, family, and peers
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Returning to school or work
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Sports & physical activities
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Family gatherings, holidays, and nights away from home
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Vacations & Travel
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Support, advocacy, and the Type 1 Community
BUDGET & FUNDING
We are seeking ~$250k in funding to cover the development, production, and talent expenses of Thrive Type 1. We're open to grants, able to accept 501(c)(3) tax-deductible donations, or a combination thereof.
The Type 1 Team
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR - T1 since 2008
ANDREW BRILLIANT
Andrew is a festival-recognized filmmaker and cinematographer creating at the confluence of media and medicine. His unique background in diabetes research, cinematic arts, and entrepreneurship from USC combines with his experience mentoring T1 children to lead the vision for Thrive Type 1.
JEREMY GOLDSCHEIDER
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - T1 father since 2020
Jeremy is an expert at using the power of film to spread social awareness. His multi-decade career as an impact-film producer combines with his experience as a father of a T1D child to show-run the development and production of Thrive Type 1.
CHIEF PSYCHOLOGIST - T1 since 2012
DR. KOREY HOOD
Dr. Korey Hood is a psychologist at Stanford Medicine and an accomplished scholar on type 1 diabetes psychosocial health. His prolific research explores approaches to improving quality-of-life for people with type 1 all over the world. Dr. Hood joins Thrive Type 1 to bridge the longstanding gap between clinicians and creators.
KATHLEEN JORDAN
LEAD WRITER - T1 since 2000
Kathleen is a comedy writer, director, and
producer under a new Netflix Overall Deal, whose credits include Teenage Bounty Hunters and The Decameron. She joinsThrive Type 1 to lead script and story development.
CHIEF ENDOCRINOLOGIST - T1 since 2007
DR. MICHAEL HUGHES
Dr. Michael Hughes is a diabetologist at Stanford Medicine where he is both a clinician and researcher, specializing in the application and efficacy of new-device technology. He joins our team to guide the medical development of Thrive Type 1.
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HEAD OF SOCIAL MEDIA - T1 since 2002
RAQUEL BARON
Raquel is the founder of Type One Together, a social- media-driven organization that focuses on supporting newly diagnosed children and their families. With 27k+ followers and counting, Raquel brings her online community building expertise to Thrive Type 1.