TOTAL DONATED: $290
GOAL: $10 000
REMAINING: $9 710
I dont have diabetes. I dont know anyone with diabetes.
So in addition to my pledge to raise $10 000 for Team Diabetes, I have also committed to learning more about the disease and who is fighting it.
It’s not a personal fight for me, but it is a personal fight for others and that’s why I’m running and raising the money.
I’ve subscribed to a number of blogs by diabetics to read the stories about their struggles and find out what life with diabetes is really like.
As I get ready for a vacation next week, I’ll be stressed packing all the gear to keep Zacharie entertained, but what if he was diabetic? What extra stress and gear would be needed?
Lindsey Guerin is 19 and has been living with diabetes since she was 4. Check out her entry at blogabetes as she heads off on vacation:
I checked, double checked and triple checked the TSA website to make sure I knew every law before I made my flight. I found out diabetics can carry water, juice and all supplies on board the plane. I read all my rights when or if they searched me or my bag.
I packed twice the amount of supplies I would normally use for the next six days. I brought snacks, glucose tabs and an entire bag of life-savers. I had extra batteries, important medical phone numbers and syringes just in case of pump malfunction. I went through security with little hassle. They took my water (which I didn´t fight for because I was running late for the flight). They asked what was on my belt and before I finished “insulin” they waved me through the metal detector.
We land in the tropics where the sun beats down and the ocean rumbles in the background. As I walk off the plane, I just wish that I was leaving my diabetes in the cargo hold. What I would give for a vacation from this disease…simply: everything. [source]
My goal is $10 000 towards that dream of Lindsey’s. If that sounds good to you, click the link and get started.
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Great post. Lindsey’s story was good inspiration for the tag line on the banner I put together…
I think it’s great you’re doing this. I don’t think alot of people get the serverity of this disease unless you know of or live with someone who actually has it.
My husband has Type 1 and it’s a daily thing to live with and be worried about.
Thanks for supporting the cause
Thanks for supporting such a great cause Buzz! my mom was diagnosed a few years ago - it hits close to him. I used to work for the diabetic centre in vancouver - and learned a lot. i know people that have lost their battle with this disease and i know others that have had it for so many years. I would be honoured to help you raise funds for your cause (just give me some time to get some cash together). I am going to approach my friends and family and see if they will go toyour website to donate, or give me the money to pass on to you!
à la votre!
Thanks Candice. It’s allll about spreading the word.