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When young mum Melanie Mynett began planning her 30th birthday
party 18 months ago she had no idea how her life would change over the next year
or so. Her little boy, Jacob had been unwell for almost two years but Doctors
could not diagnose what was wrong with him, On November 20th 2007
Jacob, then just 4 was diagnosed with Type 1 Insulin dependant Diabetes. Melanie
and Jacob’s life changed from that day on. |
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Jacob needed 3 Insulin injections a day, needed his blood tested regularly
and a very strict diet.
Once, over the shock Melanie decided that her party was no longer for her
birthday but would become a fundraiser for Diabetes UK to help fund research
into Diabetes and treatments.
She asked all of her family and friends to make donations to Diabetes UK instead
of buying her presents. |
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DIABETES. BEWARE
The Silent Assassin |
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Diabetes
UK is the largest organisation in
the UK working for people with diabetes,
funding research, campaigning and
helping people live with the condition
There
are many ways you can help us to raise
vital funds and awareness, so we can
improve the lives of people with
diabetes and work towards a future
without diabetes.
Every contribution counts
Your
fundraising efforts can improve our
chances of preventing or curing
diabetes, and help us provide vital
services. Everyone who puts up a poster,
makes a donation, organises an event or
takes part in a collection is making a
valuable contribution.
We're here to support you
Diabetes
UK has a range of fundraising and
awareness materials to support your
event.
The majority of these items are
available free of charge to supporters.
Contact us
Please call
020
7424 1000 and ask to speak to a
member of the Events Fundraising Team
for details of how to order our
materials. Thank You. |
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Melanie, Jacob and a
group of friends also did a sponsored walk in Marlow, which raised several
hundred pounds for the charity. |
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Since Jacob’s diagnosis Melanie’s life has changed so much because Jacob’s
diabetes is still unstable and she feels that she must be with him.
The
responsibility is tremendous and their family is very proud of them both.Coincidentally, Melanie’s 30th birthday actually fell on World
Diabetes Awareness Day on November 14th.
Melanie thanks the committee of Holy Family Social Club for allowing her the
use of St Anne’s Hall for the function.
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visit
Diabetes UK web site |
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