Savannah Trujillo

Upland, California
16 years old
Student, Upland High School, Upland, California

My name is Savannah Trujillo.  I’m 16 years old, and I’m a Student at Upland High School.  When PATHSTAR was first brought to my attention, my interest was solely based on the thrill of swimming in the bay from Alcatraz.  As I ventured deeper into the true meaning of PATHSTAR, I realized I had affiliation with the goals that this program had.  My family has a long line of diabetic problems where both types one and two are very prominent.  My mom, brother, and both of my grandmothers are diagnosed diabetics.  The fact that eating habits and weight problems contributed to my mom and grandma’s diabetes encourages me to make a change within my community in order to prevent this disease as well as obesity.  

As a second year participant, I definitely want to expand the knowledge I have already gained.  Participating in PATHSTAR 2016 was one of the most influential as well as challenging experiences in my life.  It is also one of the most honorable.  My best friend, Sanaa, and I have managed to bring the eating habits and healthy tips back to our homes.  From different styles of cooking to daily exercises, PATHSTAR has been truly beneficial to my family as well as myself.  The most drastic being the intense improvement of my brother’s A1C.  I would really like to participate in PATHSTAR again in order to keep up with the health of my family and those around me.