Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. Here are a few reasons you should donate:

1. Diabetes UK cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of every person affected by or at risk of diabetes. There are a rising number of cases of diabetes in the UK and you may well know someone affected, e.g. me

2. Research going back over the past 100 years and more means I can, to an extent, manage my condition and live a relatively 'normal' life, although I still require multiple daily injections and monitoring of blood glucose levels. Diabetes UK is one of the largest funders of diabetes research in the UK and is pioneering research into improving care and treatment and working towards finding a cure. Groundbreaking research includes developing an artificial pancreas.

3. Finally, the Great North Run is a long run. Through the run I will need to ensure my glucose levels are good and may need to stop to check on the way. I have been training for several months and it has been a challenge, both to keep glucose levels level through the run and also for the hours and even days after the run. It will be a major personal achievement to do the race and testament to diabetes care and treatment.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.