Kade's Daily Battle with TYPE 1 DIABETES and Celiac disease
In May 2022, Kade was experiencing excessive thirst and weight loss. Kade ended up in the hospital with a diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes. Kade's first question to the doctor at the hospital was - "CAN I STILL PLAY HOCKEY?" The answer is yes; however, with T1D there are no days off and no cure but WE'RE STRONGER TOGETHER. Kade makes no excuses with T1D and because of the support from teammates, coaches, training staff, and the fantastic hockey community, Kade can thrive in the sport he loves.
About Kade O'rourke
Kade O'Rourke BIO
Winter Hockey Teams
Winter Hockey Teams
Number: 24
Position: Defense
Shoots: R
Height: 5'11
Weight: 155 lbs
Age: 14 (January 2011)
Home Town: Round Rock, Texas
Current Town : Toronto, Canada
Current Team: 2011 and 2010 Toronto JRC
Winter Hockey Teams
Winter Hockey Teams
Winter Hockey Teams
2019/2020 - 2010 Dallas Stars Elite
2020/2021 - 2010 Dallas Stars Elite
2021/2022 - 2010 Dallas Stars Elite
2022/2023 - 2011/2010 Toronto JRC
2023/2024 - 2011/2010 Toronto JRC
2024/2025 - 2011/2010 Toronto JRC
In the News
Diabetes - The Path for 24
Diabetes - The Path for 24
Article on WorldHockeyHub.com about Kade's walk with Diabetes
ESPN
The Upset Sports
Diabetes - The Path for 24
Kade O'Rourke, TRS Oilers (Austin Metro Hockey Association, Texas)
The Upset Sports
The Upset Sports
The Upset Sports
STARS DAILY NOVEMBER 9: THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE KADE O'ROURKE
Austin Statesman
The Upset Sports
The Upset Sports
Texas, family rallying around player’s sick friend
Why Does Kade Wear Number 24
Why Does Kade Wear Number 24
Why Does Kade Wear Number 24
Cody Smuk was honored by retiring his No. 24 jersey at Rutherford Rink