In aid of Diabetes UK Cymru, husband and wife, Adrian and Katie Sully will be walking from London's Trafalgar Square to Newport's John Frost Square between Saturday 27th March and Friady 2nd April
The couple are planning to walk 20 miles a day for the 140-mile challenge, which they hope will raise £1,000 for the charity. They decided to do the walk as Adrian, 36, has Type 1 diabetes, a condition which cannot be prevented and is treated with insulin injections.His father Bob and his brother Richard also have Type 1 diabetes.
Katie, 26, who is also a teacher, said: “Adrian and his brother were diagnosed with the condition within six months. His diabetes is really well-controlled as he has had it from such a young age. The walk was Adrian’s idea. He has always wanted to do something for diabetes and he wanted to raise money to give something back. Diabetes is a big issue and it has a huge impact on anyone who has got it.”
The couple have been training hard for the challenge, spending three days during the half term holidays walking 50 miles. “The training has been going quite well and we’ve got lots of blister plasters ready for the walk itself,” said Katie.
The couple have already raised £800 towards their target.You can sponsor Adrian and Katie at www.justgiving.com/Katie-Sully
Dai Williams, National Director of Diabetes UK Cymru, said: “We are delighted that Katie and Adrian have decided to support Diabetes UK Cymru with this fantastic challenge.By doing this walk Adrian is an excellent example of how you can lead a fit and healthy life with Type 1 diabetes. Diabetes is increasing rapidly across Wales, with more than 7,000 people in Newport alone living with the condition. Money raised by their walk with raise vital funds for research into the condition and help us to provide advice, support and information to people living with diabetes across Wales and their families.”
For information about diabetes, you can call Diabetes UK Cymru on 029 2066 8276 or email wales@diabetes.org.uk.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment