KING OF THE HILL
FOUNDATION
King of the Hill Foundation, founded by MLB Pitcher Michael King and his wife Sheila, is dedicated to delaying or preventing the onset of Type 1 Diabetes and other autoimmune diseases by supporting access to screening, innovative research and groundbreaking therapies.
Type 1 Diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition where the pancreas makes little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone the body uses to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy.
“I’ve always wanted to use my platform to make the world a better place. When I met my wife and I witnessed her combat this disease day in and day out, my cause became clear… Her story is unique, but also relatable, AND we want to do our part to keep this from happening to others.”
- Michael King