McNamara’s early diabetic diagnosis spurs dream

By Jerry DeRoche IRON RIVER/MARQUETTE — Once in a while, a person has a childhood experience that is so impactful it sets that individual off on a lifetime calling. Madiline McNamara is one of those people. At the age of 10, McNamara was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and that inspired the Gaastra native to not only learn about her disease, but also began her dream of becoming a doctor.  …