Frankie-Blu’s Type 1 Diabetes Story
Frankie-Blu’s Life with type 1 diabetes
Friday 13th Feb
When Frankie was just three years old, our world changed so quickly.
He became very poorly so suddenly. He was losing drastic amounts of weight, not eating, constantly sleeping, and at times was hardly able to walk. We rushed him to hospital, terrified and not knowing what was happening — only to be told something no parent wants to hear: Frankie has Type 1 Diabetes.
It was one of the scariest moments of our lives. We didn’t know how we were going to cope. We didn’t know how this would affect Frankie. He went from being a happy little boy with no cares in the world to needing constant insulin injections every single day. His blood sugars spike and drop without warning — one minute he can be absolutely fine, and the next he feels extremely unwell, and he doesn’t always understand why. But even through all of this, Frankie amazed us. He began helping with his own injections, showing bravery far beyond his years. He has always shown such courage, and he’s even proud to tell people that he has Type 1 Diabetes. His strength inspires us every single day.
This is a daily challenge he faces with so much bravery.
Thankfully, with the incredible support from our local hospital team, we have come such a long way. Frankie now wears sensors and an insulin pump connected to him, which helps make life that little bit easier and safer. Life and medical technology have developed so much already, and we truly don’t know what the future could bring with just a little bit more help and support.
That’s why I’m trying to raise money for charity — to help fund research and advancements that could create even more ways to support people living with Type 1 Diabetes. We hope that by raising awareness and funds, we can help move things forward so that one day managing Type 1 might be easier, safer, and less overwhelming for children like Frankie.
Every donation, no matter how small, could help make a difference for the future of Type 1 care. Thank you so much for supporting our brave little boy and being part of this journey with us. 💙
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Monday 23rd Feb Thank you so much too everyone who’s donated already! It honestly means a lot because if one day this means it can bring more technology or even a cure it would make a real difference to peoples lives like myself and our frankie! 💙💙 Share
Thank you to my Sponsors
£106
Martin Nolan
£53.32
Lisa Orchard
Wishing you well ….. keep smiling 😊 xx
£53.32
For Frankie-blu
Bless you sweetheart 💙, always xx
£53.32
Mairead Sheehan
£53.32
Dave Kidd
£50
Chris Yelloly
£50
Norman & Claire
Good luck 😉
£37.47
Maureen
Your amazing, keep being that brave little warrior ❤️
£37.47
Libs Irvine
£35
Duncan Robertson
£21.84
Nicky
Good luck ladies cx
£21.84
Sarah Yalden-castle
Can also provide Lycra for the walkers 🤣🤣🤣
£21.84
Sharon Tutton
Good luck xx
£21.84
Paula Phillips
Frankie 💙 Brave Boy Good luck ladies 💕
£21.84
Tracey Macnamara
Love you Frankie good luck 💙
£21.84
Mark Phillips
£21.60
Alicia Mountain
What an incredible boy he is and amazing mumma you are. Love to u both xxx
£20
Dionne Cheyne
Well done for fundraising for this worthwhile cause. Best of luck ladies x
£20
Leisa Mc
Frankie- blu were thinking of you - brave boy - 💪 💙
£20
Kerrie Lyford
Love you Frankie boy 💙
£20
Anonymous
Smash it 💙
£20
Marc C
£16.56
Marius Luca
Go on strong man 😎🙌
£16.56
Sharnjit Kaur
£16.56
Suzy Flood
To the most amazing little boy, sending so much love to you, and your wonderful family. You are all such an inspiration. Biggest hugs xxx
£16.56
Joyce Tesch
Good luck…..you’ll smash it!!
£16.56
Graham Plant
£16.56
Natasha Broad
Frankie-Blu you are a cool little man! 🥰
£15
Hannah Yelloly
£11.33
Langtounlad
Dont let it define you.
£10
Dc & Kf
£10
James Kruk-strzelecki
Love bluebird
£10
Mary
You are so brave such an inspiration and loved soooo much xxx
£10
Harry Hunt
Good luck Ren!
