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At the beginning of this year, I made a promise to myself: to move more, live better, and do something that truly matters.
Throughout 2026, I’ll be taking on a series of runs (and yes… possibly some muddy ones) to raise vital funds and awareness for the Paula Carr Diabetes Trust — a local charity doing extraordinary work across Kent and Medway.
Why am I doing this?
Diabetes touches so many lives, often quietly, always relentlessly. Within our own team at Dearman Bartlett, I see this every day through the experiences of Jon and Aaron. Many people don’t understand the difference between the two — and that misunderstanding can make day-to-day life even harder, which is why raising awareness is so important.
Type 1 Diabetes (Jon’s journey)
A serious autoimmune condition for life. It demands constant, 24/7 vigilance — monitoring blood sugars, making endless health decisions, and carrying a weight most people never see. A daily struggle that often feels like a second job.
Type 2 Diabetes (Aaron’s journey)
A condition where the body processes insulin differently, often influenced by lifestyle and genetics. While some people may achieve remission under strict medical supervision, it is still a serious diagnosis.
Is there a cure? Not yet — but hope is moving forward.
For Type 1, new treatments are emerging that can delay onset in those at risk. Until then, it remains a daily, lifelong challenge.
For Type 2, research shows that some individuals may achieve remission through significant weight loss and specialist medical care.
This research changes lives — and charities like the Paula Carr Diabetes Trust help make that progress possible.
Why this charity matters - We are incredibly lucky to have such strong support in our local and extended community. Gary Fagg and the team at the Paula Carr Diabetes Trust are compassionate, practical, and endlessly supportive.
My aim is simple:
To raise awareness of the reality of living with diabetes — especially Type 1 — and to help fund the research, equipment, and local support that families desperately need.
Your support helps provide:
Essential equipment for those who need it most
Support for families during difficult moments
Local projects improving lives across Kent & Medway
This isn’t just fundraising.
It’s hope. It’s care. It’s a future that feels a little lighter.
If you see me out training, please give me a wave and say hello 👋If I don’t respond, I’m probably jogging along to 90s dance music — and occasionally accompanied by a very determined “mini me.”
This journey is also about improving my own health and lifestyle, one step at a time.
Support the Cause - Please support my journey, and this amazing local charity — by clicking the donate button.
Thank you, from me, and from Jon and Aaron at Dearman Bartlett 🤍
Don’t forget to follow along with my training and events — I’ll keep you posted 🏃♀️