We're stronger together
On the 1st June, the Pennie’s will be taking part in a 5k walk to raise money for the charity Breakthrough T1D in the hopes to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. We have chosen 5k so that Zachary can walk with us.
On the 27th December 2024, our son Zachary was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the young age of 4. This has turned our lives upside down and this is something Zachary will now have to live with for the rest of his life.
Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin. This means that Zachary has to have up to 6 insulin injections a day to control his blood sugar levels as his body can no longer do this for him. This is not something that can be prevented, nor cured.
Type 1 Diabetes is not as simple as just injecting insulin for the food you eat. Every meal that Zachary eats has to be carb counted and insulin given to him based on this and his blood sugar levels at the time of his meal. There is also a complex blood sugar reaction that is impacted by over forty variables, such as sleep, exercise, illness, and even the weather. Every day is different to the next and very unpredictable. Although there will never be a single waking minute off of managing type 1, we will never let it rule Zachary’s life and we stay hopeful in the progress of science, research and a cure. This is why we are walking to raise money that will be invested in this.
We appreciate any donation no matter how big or small to go towards a cause that will forever be a part of our lives.
Thank you,
The Pennies
Your support to my challenge has helped me provide:
715
minutes of Breakthrough T1D research bringing us closer to a cure for T1D.
357
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.
28
children to have an initial screening test to help to detect T1D in its earliest stages to prevent un-diagnosed complications.
My Achievements
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Self donated
Reached 50% of fundraising goal
Reached fundraising goal
Thank you to my Sponsors
£100
Papillon Private Nursery Ltd
£63.60
Robin And Sandra Pennie
Well Done for our lovely grandson Zachary
£53
Fraser Keil
£53
Pete And Sandra
Well done great cause xx
£50
Jamie
Well done! Keep it up!
£26.50
Andrew Paton
£26.50
Skye Gilfillan
£26.50
Chris
Thinking about you all xxx
£25
Rhona
£25
Lesley Finnigan
From Abel - Zachary’s nursery friend x
£21.84
Laura Woods
good luck guys x
£21.20
Gordon Wallace
£21.20
William Black
£21.20
Tracey Lonergan
Good luck ❤️
£20
Eileen Lonergan
Hope everything goes well for the race Jessica, good luck!
£20
John Patrick Lonergan
Good luck with the fundraising for this great cause.
£15
Sharon Birrell
Good luck to you all! 💓xx
£11.66
Andy
£11.66
Amanda Mcdonald
£11.66
Gail Arbuckle
Go smash it guys !!! Some pennies for the Pennies
£11.66
Erin Mcmahon
£11
Lorraine
£11
Elliott Sorbie
£10.60
Anonymous
£10.60
Kieran Thomson
#68
£10.60
David Pennie
£10.60
Lisa Ross
£10
Ashleigh Gallacher
Well done everyone!
£5
Well done, from everyone at Papillon Nursery.