Thank you for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page. 

This page has been created in memory of Jim Brooks. An associate of Oxford Architects and a very valued colleague and friend, Jim passed away suddenly last December from an unknown condition related to diabetes. Sophie and Barney, who were Jim's work colleagues, are doing the Bristol Harbourside Triathlon on 11 June in his memory and all funds raised will go to the Medical Detection Dogs Charity.

Jim's mum and dad selected this charity and we hope to raise as much money as possible to cover the cost of a Medical Alert Assistance Dog for a child. It costs £13,000 to train one + on-going yearly costs of £750. With their amazing sense of smell these dogs are trained to detect minute changes in blood sugar levels and other hormone-related odour changes. When these levels fall or rise outside the normal range, the dogs will warn their owner, get help and fetch any vital medical supplies.

Further details of the triathlon can be found at 

http://tribristol.org/race-general-info/

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Donations by TEXT: 

You can donate £1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10 by text (for any other amount you'll need to give online)

Just text JBOA67 and the amount to 70070. For example, if you wanted to donate £10 you would text JBOA67 £10 to 70070.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to raising as much money as possible, in Jim's memory, as well as for this charity that strives to make a real difference for those living with diabetes.