Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.

Those of you that know us, will know that back in 2001, out of the blue, Paul was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.  As with many 'silent illnesses' Diabetes brings with it many challenges and as a family, we have to deal with many of these on a daily basis.  From the mood swings, the somewhat strict planned eating times, to the 'not leaving the house unprepared' and the inconvenient hypos...it's not always as easy as it may look!

Being diagnosed with Diabetes, meant a life style change for Paul, but over the years this has become equally as important to Sadie too.  Since Paul's diagnosis Sadie has also made changes and has lost just over 6 and a half stone. (it's taken a while, but a win's a win, right?) 

Back in February 2017, Sadie began her local Parkrun, with Paul soon to join her.  Never in a million years, did we ever think we would find an exercise that we both enjoyed and could do together! Since then, we have taken part in many 5km and 10km runs and even joined a local running club too.  However... this year we have decided to really challenge ourselves and run our FIRST Half Marathon.

We rarely ask for sponsorship for our runs, but as this is a challenge and our first time, it was important to us to help raise money for a charity.  Even more importantly, a charity that is close to our hearts and we both feel that as Diabetes is something we deal with daily, as a family...we couldn't really get much closer!

So, if you are able to support us with a small donation, both us and Diabetes UK would be incredibly grateful...and if you are free on the day, you are more than welcome to come and drag us over that finish line!!

Thank you All!

Paul & Sadie xx