We're stronger together
I’m taking part in One Walk London to help raise money to fund life-changing research and make a difference to the lives of people affected by type 1!
Breakthrough T1D funds world-class research, supports the T1D community and campaigns for broader NHS provision of treatments and technologies. Their collaborations with the best researchers in the world have led to new developments in diabetes technology and treatment.
This is where you come in. With your support and your generous donations, we can fund Breakthrough T1D’s important work.
Just £20 could help towards the next big T1D breakthrough.
Whatever you can donate, it is really appreciated - Thank you!
Your support to my challenge has helped me provide:
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minutes of Breakthrough T1D research bringing us closer to a cure for T1D.
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printed copies of Breakthrough T1D's Straight to the Point guide. It covers vital information for anyone living with T1D to help manage the condition.
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children to have an initial screening test to help to detect T1D in its earliest stages to prevent un-diagnosed complications.
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My Updates
Type 1 diabetes awareness Fundraiser
Saturday 3rd MayType 1 Diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune disease and is life long.
T1D is caused by an autoimmune reaction in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
Whilst there have been advancements in treatment,
Sadly there isn’t a cure, Yet.
We feel extremely lucky with how far they have come with technology to help Avana and all other T1D sufferers lead a “normal” life, however, this takes a lot of forward thinking and adjustments to everyday life just to avoid having regular Hypoglycaemia Attacks and Hyperglycaemia attacks.
Being Parents to a child with Type 1 diabetes means being their substitute pancreas ... When your child has Type 1, you have to constantly think about blood glucose levels, day and night, and make the necessary adjustments to keep your child safe which includes counting Every Carb of every food and drink they consume by calculating it against their current blood glucose levels to give them the correct amount of insulin to keep them alive. Every physical activity has to be considered and taken into account for insulin levels and is a huge responsibility to keep your child safe.
We spend each day and night making sure Avana has enough insulin. She has to have insulin injections before every meal, to allow her to eat and digest normal food and drinks. This is every day for the rest of her life, at least 5 times per day.
As a Parent You live with constant anxiety about 'what could happen' regarding blood glucose levels watching them rise up and go down Low wondering what you could have done differently. Helping them through the indescribable mood changes, watching them be so exhausted from it that they refuse Hypo treatment and hearing them cry wanting to just “be normal” is absolutely heartbreaking and exhausting.
Riley has been an incredibly supportive Big brother to Avana Since Diagnosis and Avana and Riley are keen to Run/walk 5K to raise awareness and Money by doing the;
Breakthrough T1D One Walk London - formerly JDRF
There is simply not enough awareness for Type1 Diabetes and If we can help by raising some awareness and money towards this cruel disease and help towards finding a cure then I feel this is our way to help the T1D community.
We are 13 weeks in to our T1D Journey….
Avana we couldn’t be more proud of you 🌟
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Karen And Sam Summersbee
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Katrine
Inspirational! Proud of you both for doing this together.
£53.32
Vanessa French-mainprize
Well done. We are very proud of you too ♥️ Much love Vanessa, Andy and Penny xxxx
£53.32
Lynne And John Hodgins
Well done Avana and Riley
£53.32
Rose & Alan Stowell
Avana our beautiful great niece, you are amazing Well done Riley , your the best big brother, So very proud of you of you both xx🩷💙
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Jeanne Gardner
Well done Riley and Avana
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Aunty Fran, Uncle Damon, Freya And Finley
Good luck Riley and Avana you will smash it! And to April and Mark who work tirelessly behind the scenes to manage it!
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Linda Farrant
We knew nothing about T1D, but wow it’s an eye opener ! We will be there cheering you both on. 💕💙 We are so very proud of you. Nana and Frandad xx
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Lin Webster
Very proud of you both & wishing you lots of luck!♥️♥️xx
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Gary Van-gucci
We are all rooting for you. Kennington Athletic Football Club are proud to have the family as part of the team!🔰⚽️
£27.05
Luke Stone
£27.05
Donna & Fred Conway
Good Luck
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Jean Walls
Good luck both of you xx
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Simon Haringa
Have a great day in London and good luck!
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Isla Lynch
So proud of you both.xx
£25
Sally Cooper
Riley and Avana, two of the most amazing children I've been privileged to know. You'll smash this!
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Katie, Darren And Monty
So so proud of you my superstar neice and nephew.⭐️🫶💪😘😍 Avana you are one brave, strong little girlie and Riley you are a lovely big brother. I’ll be cheering you both on as always. Love you both so much Love Auntie Katie x x x
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Lynn
Go Riley and Avana, you can do it 😍
£21.84
Julie Howard
Good luck Riley and Avana xx
£21.84
Lin Webster
Well done Riley & Avana, wishing you all the luck in the world!♥️♥️
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Dan Pear
Amazing work Riley and Avana. Go smash it!
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Joy Smith
Big hugs to you both, I know you'll both smash it. xxx
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Rosemary Stowell
Good luck Riley & Avana , you are both incredible Love Dawn Whyte
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Paula Mcdonald
Go Avana and Riley. Good luck.on you run Paula & Ken xx
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Jackie, Pete And Katie
Good luck Riley and Avana on your run
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Anthony Rodrigues
Well done! And congrats on raising so much money! x
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Chris Manuell
Good luck Riley & Avana well done hope you raise lots of money for your charity! Love Chris & Kevin x👍🏻
£20
Dan Pilbeam
Good luck Riley and Avana.
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Donna Slack
Good luck guys, you will smash it! 💪
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Zac And Charlie
Good luck Riley and Avana!
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Donna Cassettari
Good Luck Riley and Avana You are doing so well Avana with Diabetes xx
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Natalie Canfer
Well done you two, from Natalie (a friend of auntie Katie, and a children's diabetes nurse) xx
£15
Toni Hartley
Good luck both of you. Love the Hartley's xxx💜
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Rach, John, Ollie And Benji
Good luck Riley and Avana! We know you’ll smash it ❤️
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Laura Broad
Good luck, from Stevie x
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Susan Parrott
Good Luck x
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George Greenland
Good Luck Riley and Avana! From George G x
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Penny And Sarah Coombes
Best of luck Avana and Riley! Love Penny & Sarah
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Shane Farrant
Good luck Riley & Avana
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Sarah Walters
Good luck Avana and Riley - you two will smash this! 💪
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Anonymous
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Stacey Thomas
Good luck to you both. Love the Thomas family xx
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Cathy Champion
Amazing job guys
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Tasha Manuell
Good luck Riley and Avana your smash it ✨⭐️ Great cause and raising awareness 🤍
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Edwina Holligan
Amazing! Good luck Riley and Avana! From Freddie and Emily
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Jain George
Well done. Really proud of you Riley and Avana. Warm regards from Hayden.
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Elise Heery
£11.09
Jordan
Well done Riley and Avana! ⭐️xx
£11.09
Billingtons
Good luck Avana and Riley. So proud of you both xxxx
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Helen Waite
Good luck Avana & Riley … you’ll smash it. Love Chloe & Helen
£10
Becca Procter
Go on guys, you can do it!!
£10
Gracie Humphreys
Good luck Riley and Avana, you’ll smash it! xx
£10
Kelly Shipperley
Well done xx
£10
Orla & Laura
Well done guys! Super inspiring and will do much to help others. Lots of love Orla & Laura xxx
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Sue Turnbull
Good Luck Avana and Riley! From The Turnbulls xx
£10
Isla J
£10
Lucy Rivers
Good Luck Riley and Avana! Love from Matilda, Annie, Lucy and Ed xx
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Julie Lincoln
Good Luck Riley & Avana! I’m sure you will smash it xx
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Hollie Andrews
Good Luck Riley & Avana 🌟 Love Hollie, Pete, Harry & George
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Tracey Heery
Good luck Riley and Avana x
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Philippa Burden-hedges
Good luck Riley & Avana xx
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Anonymous
Well done Riley and Avana!
