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Raised so far: £736.00
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My story

 

What: 300 km Charity Cycle from London - Paris

When: 3-6th July 2009

Who: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation www.jdrf.org.uk

How: With the help of all my friends and family plus the local community, I will be attempting to raise £1,000 in order make this challenge a reality and to help raise money for JDRF to hopefully do our bit to help find the cure for type 1 diabetes!

Mission: To escape saddle wounds (those lucky enough to have received pictures of my bottom last yr will greatly understand!), achieve the most amazing challenge for something i believe in and to help over 350,000 people, like me, across the UK!

My story is simple. The every day struggle that I and the ones around me encounter, unfortunately, is not! I was diagnosed with Type1 diabetes 15 years ago and have since had many battles and struggles to try and lead what most of you would call a "normal" life. My pancreas is no longer a functioning organ in my body and I therefore have to manually inject insulin, the hormone produced by the pancreas, FIVE TIMES A DAY!

Diabetes is an auto-immune condition. My insulin producing cells were attacked and destroyed by the body and therefore insulin needs to be administered manually. No one knows why, no one knows how to stop it! Because of this, people with type 1 diabetes must keep a constant level of sugar in their blood. Never taking in too much and never letting it slip too low...the consequences...life threatening!

To this day I have had approximately 30,000 injections in order to stay alive.

The charity that I am raising for is a very special charity close to my heart. JDRF have played a huge part in many recent developments within the research to not only control diabetes better but to one day find a cure.

Long term complications include disease of the kidneys, eyes, nerves and heart and can also result in amputation if not treated correctly.

Now down to the important part...Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. You don't have to do anything and you certainly don't lose out by ticking for gift aid. It just means that the government gives a little "extra".

So please, sponsor me today. No donation is too small.

Many thanks for your support.

Em xxx

Hi M We are both very proud of you we new you would have no probs in completing the ride. Well done you! Luv Tracey & Les Donation by Tracey MacLennan 08/07/09  

Good luck Emma! xx Donation by Nikki Sloan 01/07/09  

Hi Em,Good Luck, Mark and I cycled round Central Park in NY and still recovering, its only about six miles!! Well Done Mate. xx Donation by JANE FOWLE 01/07/09  

Im very proud of you Emma. Good luck we'll all be thinking of you. Donation by violet Dixon 30/06/09  

Good luck Emma, we will be thinking of you. Have a wonderful time. Donation by Cathy Haines 29/06/09  

Good luck and have fun :) Donation by Rach 14/01/09  

Hope you actually manage it Kev (know you will Emma!) Donation by Jodie & Charlie Barr 05/08/08  

Good luck and I hope you reach your target! Donation by Jan Simon 04/08/08  

Good luck from a fellow diabetic :D Donation by Bradley Smith 01/08/08  

It's only fair I sponsor you too! Good luck! Donation by Hannah Glasscoe 01/08/08  

You'll be fine miss buns of steel ! Have fun : ) Donation by Liz & Gary 23/05/08  

That's a long way to go for a take-away!...Best of luck Em. xx Donation by Martin P 08/04/08  

You're fitter than me! Donation by Sue Perrin 14/02/08  

Good luck and have a great time, we're all behind you! Donation by Hannah Scott 30/01/08  

Have the most amazing time in the most beautiful country and enjoy every minute you spend at the Taj Donation by Penelope Dodd 29/01/08  

All the best once again! Wishing your buns the best of luck...xx Donation by Pantz 25/01/08  

Good Luck Em , Wish you all the best and enjoy it! Donation by hime Gashaw 22/01/08  

Good luck and thank you! Love Adele xx Donation by Adele Claase 13/12/07  

Good luck Em!!! I really admire your spirit x x x Donation by Claire Spiceley 14/11/07  

You go guys! mind the saddle sore! x Donation by Lara Cardosi 06/11/07  

Good luck Emma and Kevin and thank you for doing this for JDRF. Donation by Karen Addington 05/11/07  

Good Luck to you both - enjoy! Donation by Gillian Kemp 05/11/07  

Good luck and have a great time Donation by Luanne Martin 31/10/07  

Good Luck Emma! Donation by Hannah Gripton 31/10/07  

Good Luck Donation by judith franklin 06/08/07  

Great! Go for it. Donation by Colin Maginn 30/07/07  

Good luck Emma - hope it all goes well for you Donation by Julie Ponsford 17/07/07  

Good luck!!! Should be a doddle after Egypt Donation by Steve Clarke 16/07/07  

Donation by Phil Close 11/07/07  

Donation by James J Foley 11/07/07  

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* Total raised online: £690.00
  Offline donations: £46.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £173.46

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