My story

 

Earlier this year, in April, Laura-Beth Freslov was diagnosed with T1. At the time Laura-Beth did not seem ill but her appearance over preceding months had changed. In particular her thirst was incomprehensible. It got to the stage where I thought she was developing an obsession with drinking and I even told her to stop. She was consuming at least 10 pints a day at the time ! 

As other changes started to show we started to question the probable cause. A difference was now noticeable and after some small research we had already started to question the possibility of Diabetes.

On a Sunday evening in April Laura-Beth began to complain of stomach aches at bed time, and to pacify her pain she was offered an opportunity to share the parental bed, a treat for all kids ! but the pain didn’t go. It got worse.

At around 5 in the morning, when she could sleep no longer, I had already decided that she would go to the hospital when the other kids got up and the pain was now obvious. Laura-Beth was going through a Diabetic Ketoacidosis attack. At the time we had no idea or knowledge of Diabetes but an acidosis attack, we have now learned, is as bad as you can imagine.

We took Laura-Beth to hospital where various tests were done and the diagnosis concluded. She had TI Diabetes. I cannot begin to tell you how courageous she was at the time, or how she remained in control of her emotions despite her parents not. She took the life changing news in her stride and it was actually us who had to catch up with the maturity. True to her character she has been responsible and exemplary since diagnosis injecting herself since day 2 ! That means to date she has tested her blood no fewer than 1,600 times and had a minimum of 750 insulin injections.

 There is no cure. There is no transplant available. Its for life

 

Please donate and help research into finding a cure for T1 Diabetes

 

 

My charity

JDRF

JDRF

Charity Registration No. 295716

JDRF is the world's leading charitable funder of type 1 diabetes research and raise money to drive world class research. We aim to find new ways to treat type 1 diabetes and its complications, prevent type 1 from developing and find the cure for people who already have the condition. We also help educate those affected by the condition, healthcare professionals and the general public.

Donations 52

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Just seen Layla's post on Facebook, didn't know anything about the situation so just had a read up on it. Hope this helps a little! :-) X x

Donation by Jane Fuller on 19/02/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Love & Sparkle to LB from The Schulz's xxx

Donation by Neil & Vickki Schulz on 09/02/13

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Richard Mann on 09/02/13

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Money raised from the JDRF Mufti Day at Grovelands School !

Donation by Carl Freslov on 29/11/12

£588.12

+ £147.03 Gift Aid

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Proceeds from F.I.T Chix Charity Workout! F.I.T Chix wish you luck Carl! Keep being brave LB your a star lots of love x femalesintraining.co.uk

Donation by susan taylor on 01/10/12

£213.32

+ £53.33 Gift Aid

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Good luck Karl!

Donation by Sarah Bruce on 29/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Layla Freslov on 28/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Layla Freslov on 28/09/12

£21.00

+ £5.25 Gift Aid

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Here is the amount raised by my sponsored walk 8.5 miles - nearly killed me but worth it!

Donation by Susan Talmadge on 27/09/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by char beav and girls on 18/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 17/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Melanie Arto on 15/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Lorna Cooper on 14/09/12

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This is for you, Carl. A goodhearted father and a thoughtful friend. Forza!!!

Donation by Eva Valeriani on 14/09/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 14/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Expensive coffee's and entry fee's for visitors :-) xxx

Donation by Donna Law on 14/09/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Vicki has informed me of what you are doing for LB and I think anything involving children is a worthy cause! Good luck Carl

Donation by Laura George on 14/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Happy Birthday beautiful girl :-)

Donation by Vicki ;-) on 14/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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£55 raised from our cake sale and raiding daddy's change pot !!

Donation by Carl Freslov on 02/09/12

£70.00

+ £17.50 Gift Aid

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LB sold really well at the boot fair! x

Donation by Layla Freslov on 01/09/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck mate. Hope u reach the top!! Great wot Ur doing x x

Donation by kris neale on 18/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Carl...An amazing thing you are doing for a great cause. Lots of Love Del.xxx

Donation by Gemma Morris on 16/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Carl! What an amazing thing you're doing for your beautifull family. Sending love to you all. Tina xx

Donation by Tina Hay on 13/07/12

£20.00

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Good Luck Carl! Love to all the family x

Donation by Chloe Harrison on 11/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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If you need to do some high altitude training, you're welcome to come stay here. Take care x

Donation by Tamsin Beaube on 11/07/12

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,707.44
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£45.00
  • Total raised£1,752.44
  • Gift Aid£415.61

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