NASCAR Driver Ryan Reed Takes First Place At Daytona International Speedway
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- Lilly Diabetes ambassador @driverRyanReed wins in Daytona! Congratulations! #Daytona500
- Victory for Lilly Diabetes ambassador and
NASCAR driver @driverRyanReed at @DISUpdates! Reed is an inspiration to all! #stopdiabetes
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Since his diagnosis, Reed has also joined forces with Lilly Diabetes and the
"When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I knew that through hard work and a great support system, I could learn how to manage the disease and continue to compete as a racecar driver," said Reed. "I'm so excited to get this first win at Daytona, but am even more excited for what this means to the diabetes community. I'm living my dream and others with diabetes can do the same."
Reed will continue to compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series races this season with
"We are so proud of Ryan's winning performance at Daytona and continue to be impressed by his will to help raise awareness of diabetes," said
"Working with Ryan and Lilly Diabetes on the Drive to Stop DiabetesSM campaign has been an exciting experience. To see the effect he has on people with diabetes and their loved ones is truly inspirational. With the win at Daytona, he continues to show that anything is possible," said
For more information on Drive to Stop DiabetesSM, follow Ryan on Twitter at @driverRyanReed, like him on Facebook at Driver
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