5 days and counting

Diabetes UK is one of the other charities that I am fundraising for - actually that's wrong.

The Challenge is for me - just me, so I can say I've done it - in the same way I achieved my teaching degree!


However I could not be that selfish and miss the 'helping hand' aspect of doing a Challenge ..... but why Diabetes UK?


My late father had diabetes in his later life, nothing when he was younger but as he got older, had more episodes of bad health his diabetes developed until in his final years he needed insulin.

Dad has always been a big part of my life, always helping us, going on holiday with us, just always there.

At home before my Godmother's wedding (1971)

On my wedding day - 24th June 1989

Father's Day - Narbonne Plage 2002 with impromptu hat!!

He was so proud of his grandchildren (2007)

His health did deteriorate from his mid 70s and his last ten years had quite a few inpatient times. Our medical staff work so hard, everyone across the NHS from ambulance staff, receptionist, doctors and nurses. I know Dad was grateful for the care he received.

Diabetes also affects a number of our friends, worryingly it seems a condition that is on the increase. Is that our diet and lifestyle or a reason we've not discovered yet?

Diabetes UK provides support, information and most importantly research - such a vital charity for those in need of advice and guidance.

Thank you to everyone who has donated - 25% of all donations will go to Diabetes UK. You can follow their amazing work on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

If you'd like to donate directly to Diabetes UK please use this link - Donation to Diabetes UK