Hi,

I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in June 2005 at the age of 29. It was a real shock and I doubted whether I would ever be able to live a normal life. After a period of readjustment, I decided to actively prove that Insulin Dependant Diabetes is no bar to a normal life. At the same time I thought that I would attempt to raise as much money for Diabetes charities as I could.

I decided that the best way to raise money as well as prove that diabetic people can live a normal life was to take part in endurance sports.

The following is a list of all the events in the Endurance for Diabetes fundraising challenge.  The challenge is almost over.  It culminates with my involvement in Ironman Western Australia on 7 December 2008.  This event will involve a 2.4 mile swim, 112 bike ride and a full marathon of 26.2 miles to be completed within 17 hours.

We have so far raised over £3000.00.  I would like to make it £5000.00.

2006

Milton Keynes Half Marathon – March 12

Dorking Fun Run – May 7

British 10K London Run – July 2

Tesco Mini Great North Run – September 30

Bupa Great North Run – October 1

Liverpool 5K Santa Dash – December 3

2007

Silverstone Adidas Half Marathon – March 18

Reading Half Marathon – March 25

Flora London Marathon - April 22

Michelob London Triathlon (Olympic Distance) – August 5

2008

UK Ironman 70.3 Triathlon – June 15

Emberton Sprint Triathlon – July 6

Roade Triathlon (Sprint Distance) – September 28

Run to the Beat (London Half Marathon) – 5 October

Ironman Western Australia - December 7

Please show your support and sponsor me .

Mark