Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Each year there are 2.5 million people - Yes 2.5 million people, who are diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and there are an estimated 500,000 people who dont know that they have the condition.

This is my MUM's story and I'm doing this for her!!! My mum has Type1 diabetes and over the past few years I have seen her go from being a reasonably active women to someone who struggles with the condition on a daily basis. Diabetes is a debilitating condition which has effected different areas of my mums body. The feeling in her hands and feet are but almost gone now, which has made her more prone to injury. In 2008 she had her big toe and part of her foot removed because infection set in and her foot & big toe became gangrenous. 

You may be thinking that this wouldn't stop you getting out and about but my mum spent the best part of that year in hospital following complications and then at the start of this year she lost her eyesight. I can't even begin to imagine where she gets the strength from but it has taken it's toll, as all this has effected her self-confidence, self-esteem and her general ability to engage with her friends & family.

My mum loved getting out and about and although she wasn't a hill climber she has climed her fair share of hills over the years (if you know what I mean....)

Diabetes touches people and their families in many different ways and I know that this walk (29miles) will be a challenge to me as I've never done it before, however with focus and enthusiasm (and a decent pair of boots), I'll do it!!! :-)

So, please I know things are really tight for you but I need your help!!! I'm looking for your hard earned cash to support me and my mum raise money for this great cause.......c'mon dig deep and give what you can!!

p.s Thank you so much for giving - 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 and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now!! Thanks again for all your support - from me & my mum!!!:-)