
Jacob Dennis: perseverance through fitness and faith
Type 1 diabetic Jacob Dennis changed his life for the better in spite of his autoimmune disease, including biking across the country for charity.
This project aims to highlight the perseverance of athletes who suffer from autoimmune diseases, as well as show regular people with those same issues how they are able to overcome the side effects. The main question this project aims to answer is, “How do athletes balance sports with their autoimmune disease?” This not only looks at the specific ways athletes cope with their individual ailment, but also a more broad approach in terms of athlete diet and mental preparation.