Running the London Marathon in October will be a massive personal challenge for me. However,  it doesn’t compare to the challenges that my Dad and Jess have faced, being diagnosed with Type 2 and Type 1 Diabetes respectively. 

At a time when big event fundraising has been limited, I wanted to help raise funds for a charity who are driving research and providing much needed support to people trying to manage their diabetes. 

Dad was diagnosed with type 2 when I was in my late teens, and it has taken such a toll on his body, he spent 10 weeks in hospital last year. Jess was diagnosed with type 1 in the summer and it has been a massive adjustment for her and the family. 

Diabetes UK have been a brilliant source of information and support with their helpline and advances in research and I want to do my part by raising as much money as I can to help their work continue. 

Any amount you can spare would be gratefully received.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

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.