Once again I have joined Team Diabetes, a team of people from across Canada who will be crossing the finish line together and who have raised funds to support the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. I will be on the course of the 2012 Blue Nose Marathon (Local). This is not a travel event, so administrative costs are very low, hopefully allowing more of the fundraising dollars to go to research and support.
This year, not only did my oldest daughter (who will be eleven on the race course this year) decide to run again, but her 8 year old sister has decided to join in as well! They are both dedicated to supporting the cause of diabetes research and support because of their Auntie Dana who was diagnosed Type 1 five years ago at the age of 30. Please help us to support people like my sister who and suffer numerous health complications due to Diabetes. You can read my sister’s story here: Why I Run for Team Diabetes.
You can read about my 2010 Bluenose 10K here; and mine & Breanna’s 2011 5K here.
It takes dedication to be part of Team Diabetes, but we are committed to making a big difference in our lives, and in the fight against type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
One of the greatest contributions of the Canadian Diabetes Association is toward outstanding Canadian research. But that is not all the Association does – it runs camps for young people with diabetes and provides education and special services to people affected by diabetes in communities across Canada.
As we participate in this event, you will be with us in spirit and your support will help us be strong all the way to the finish line. A donation for each kilometre is suggested, but whatever you can contribute matters – it all adds up!
Our goal is to raise a minimum of $350 each ($1050 total) by mid-March and continue to raise additional funds until race day!
If you want to support our mission, please click the following link(s):
Thank you so much for your generosity!
Trish, Breanna & Payten
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Good luck on the race! Hope you’ll be able to reach your goal 🙂
Thanks. I’m confident we will. This is my 4th Team D event and we have a lot of great support from family & friends.
Trish
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It’s so great that your kids are involved! Good luck in the run!
Thanks Sharon. 🙂 This is completely their initiative now. And wait until you see another project my eight year old is taking on!
Trish
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