OlderWed, 24 June 2009 at 8:28 pm
Nick Jonas Debates for Diabetes
Nick Jonas sits tall as he testifies during a Senate hearing on Wednesday afternoon (June 24) in Washington, D.C.
The 16-year-old musician spoke on behalf of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on the need for federal funding for Type 1 Diabetes research.
Nick was joined by TV veteran Mary Tyler Moore and boxer Sugar Ray Leonard.
Check out Nick’s speech below.
Nick Jonas - Senate Hearing 06/24 - Washington, D.C.
101 Comments
@DemiFan:
He’s not bragging about it! Why would you brag about a freaking DISEASE? That’s like bragging about having AIDS or Cancer! If you’re so tired of hearing him talk about it, don’t click on the article! Wouldn’t common sense tell you to do so? Nick is fighting for what he believes in. He’s helping a cause? Are you helping a cause by whining about how he is apparently “bragging?” No, no you’re not. You’re just making yourself look foolish by saying such a completely unnecessary and completely rude comment.
he’s gorgeous.
@Kiara:
girl, i was with u for the most part, but dude your not seriously comparing Aids & Cancer to diabetes??? right? O_o
words cant explain how i feel. i truly admire him.
make me cry :’D
I really dont know why but that speech made me feel so proud of him… I mean… he was so honest about the dealing with his Diabetes every day and I admire him so much, I see a lot of me on him… he is a pretty good boy and I hope that the JoBros stand here and well for a long long time… Greets from Guatemala!!
great job nick let your voice be heard am proud of you.
@Kiara: Um, I’m not making myself foolish. I’m making a point. Every time he’s on a show or something he always talks about the FREAKING DISEASE like he’s the only one with it. It becomes annoying you know?
@#1 Jonas Brother Fan: How bout you shut up and let me say what I want.
beautiful speech nick!!!
just a little bit longer.
speeches like that will make you president. fo sho
@DemiFan: You say you have a whole family that has it, so wouldn’t you understand how much it means to your family to find a cure? And how is Nick bragging? Why would someone want to even brag about having a disease you have to live with your whole life? Yeah, sure he talks about it a lot but that’s only because he believes in finding a cure. He knows he isn’t the only one with diabetes but he does know how it feels to have to live with it everyday of his life and that’s why he’s pushing for a cure.
Okay, people, stop with the “He’s hot.”
What matters is that he gave an amazing speech and he’s trying to help people that are going through what he’s going through. So stop worrying about looks.
i am so proud of & luv Nick but it seems like everyone is treating him like he’s the only person with diabetes. we first heard this story in like 2007?? it was?? i think. but now its been like 2 or 3 years we been listening to this. its starting to get annoying, why is everyone giving Nick special treatment??? I mean I love Nick, his song and i’m glad hes taking it well but I mean come on its time 2 stop now…
btw, this is my opinion thanks!! =]
y don’t @demifan and the others picking on him shut up!
nick is supporting his cause. and i think it’s very brave of him.
Diabetes DOES affect an entire family, not just the person that who has it. TRUST ME!
My dad has had type 2 my entire life, and i was recently diagnosed with type 1.
it’s really hard just to move on from day to day, but Nick shows that its possible to live a full live with this disease.
and no, maybe it isnt the same as Cancer or AIDS, and that not making light of any of those diseases. All are very difficult to live with.
and i’m not being a cry baby, i know there are people out there whose lives are more difficult than mine, but this isn’t a cake walk either (no pun intended!)
i think you all need a little empathy for him!
He’s brought light to an issue most people don’t realise, and he’s using his celebrity for good, which i think is very noble.
so just leave him alone.
I think it’s the first time a lot of teenagers watch an audience to the Senate.
xD
@DemiFan: You say your family suffers from it you SHOULD care! Cause maybe one day, Nick might help people in your family with the work he’s doing.
I’m so proud of him.. His such a cutie and inspiration. truly. I love him. Miley such lucky girl. haha
that man behind has such a red face :O is he the devil
I Love Him So Much, With All Of My Heart
Wow, That Was Truely Amazing, Is There Anything He Can’t Do
Total Inspiration, I Wanna Meet Him One Day!!!
He’s Only Sixteen!!! Gosh
Demi fan- I hope you know that there are 2 types of diabetes .Type one is juvinile diabetes which can’t be cured and is in you from when your born and shows up at different times for some people, my brother was diognosed when he was 9. Type two is most common and usually happens in overweight people and they can get rid of it over time with a good diet. My brother has type 1 and he’s 15. He hates to know he has it and he does’nt take care of himself and has almost ended up in a coma. Sometimes in the middle of the night he starts screaming and starts having convulsions because he’s to high or to low(his blood sugar). You don’t know how it is ok ? so don’t complain about someone that has it. I ‘m glad Nick is pushing for a cure.
@moni445:
LMAO!!!!
Having a mother, grandmother and cousins with diabetes, this is inspirational and I wish him the best.
now that’s why i love him
i never really like him well i never said i hated him but i wasnt really a fan but i listen too his songs and stuff BUT THIS SPEECH WAS JUST AMAZING AND SAD AT THE SAME TIME but now i am a fan HEHE =)
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