NASCAR Driver Ryan Reed Finishes Fourth at the Subway Firecracker 250 at Daytona International Speedway
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- #DiabetesChamp & Lilly #Diabetes ambassador @driverRyanReed finishes 4th at the Subway Firecracker 250
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NASCAR driver @driverRyanReed takes 4th place at Subway Firecracker 250. Great job! #D2SD - Lilly #Diabetes & @AmDiabetesAssn congratulate
NASCAR driver @driverRyanReed for taking 4th place at Subway Firecracker 250. Way to go!
NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) driver and Lilly Diabetes ambassador
Since his diagnosis, Reed has joined forces with the
"When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I knew that through hard work, dedication, and a great support system, I could learn how to manage the disease," said Reed. "Finishing fourth is a great accomplishment, but just step one in what I hope is going to be a long career of firsts for this team. Success in my eyes is not to show that someone with diabetes can perform well in one race, but rather have no limits at all."
Following his fourth place finish, Reed will continue to compete in the full schedule of NNS races and move forward with his career as a
"We are so proud of Ryan finishing fourth at the Subway Firecracker 250 at
"We are thrilled for Ryan on his success and are excited to be collaborating with him and Lilly Diabetes on the Drive to Stop Diabetes(SM) campaign, both of whom are helping raise critical awareness about diabetes and allowing us to further our movement to Stop Diabetes," said
For more information on Drive to Stop Diabetes(SM), follow Reed on Twitter at @driverRyanReed, like him on Facebook at Driver
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