Running for Type 1 Diabetes
Donation protected
The 2nd of February this year 2016..... a day that changed my, my wife, my kids and families lifes forever. It was the worst day ever! I was at work when my wife called me and said our daughter was in hospital and had type 1 diabetes and were about to transfer to PMH.... i as a total fool not switched on in so many different conditions, brushed it off as she will be ok...... and then i googled it..... such a horrible feeling to think i brushed off this!!!! dont worry everyday i tell myself im an idiot!
I have had some bad days but this 1 day.....
Our youngest daughter May, not even 3 years old diagnosed with juvenile type 1 diabetes.
Those days we spent in hospital (icu and on ward) with her after diagnosis were terryifying....
The thing i remember the most is 1 night for another blood test, is May saying to me "daddy i cant like it" still to this day remembering those words nearly brings me to tears. My reply was "its ok May daddy cant like it either".
Seems lately we sort of cant like it and we cope with the highs and lows..... the 3 am checks or how the hell do you work out whats in this food at a resteraunt... its our new life!
We cant change it and its nothing we or anyone did to cause this condition.
There is no cure either!!!!! Sucks that i cant fix it! Im the "daddy can fix it " bloke. Sorry daddy cant fix this but JDRF are having a red hot go and trying to find a cure to fix it and the good folks at Telethon Type 1 Family centre in Perth are there for us for support and guidance!
I think i rambled on enough.... why the fundraiser...... All $ raised helps to find a cure and respite or just a pat on the back to say we are going ok..... for parents like us and others that have coped for years and still live in hope for a cure for this shit of a thing that becomes normal that still sucks arse!
What am i going to do....... Im just going to run or walk or crawl around a proper running track in Bunbury WA for 24 hours! Save the date of 13/14 August 2016 and get your butts down there to support me! If you cant.... put out your $$$$$ in support of me supporting a great cause!
It will be my first attempt at the big time and going the 24 hours. Im pretty scared about it to be honest. If We can get through each day at home with the remote possibility of something that i wont say happening..... then sure as shit i can do it!
24 hours and stupid 400m circles..... its game on ! I can do this!
So go on Donate now! $$$$$$$$$$$$
I have had some bad days but this 1 day.....
Our youngest daughter May, not even 3 years old diagnosed with juvenile type 1 diabetes.
Those days we spent in hospital (icu and on ward) with her after diagnosis were terryifying....
The thing i remember the most is 1 night for another blood test, is May saying to me "daddy i cant like it" still to this day remembering those words nearly brings me to tears. My reply was "its ok May daddy cant like it either".
Seems lately we sort of cant like it and we cope with the highs and lows..... the 3 am checks or how the hell do you work out whats in this food at a resteraunt... its our new life!
We cant change it and its nothing we or anyone did to cause this condition.
There is no cure either!!!!! Sucks that i cant fix it! Im the "daddy can fix it " bloke. Sorry daddy cant fix this but JDRF are having a red hot go and trying to find a cure to fix it and the good folks at Telethon Type 1 Family centre in Perth are there for us for support and guidance!
I think i rambled on enough.... why the fundraiser...... All $ raised helps to find a cure and respite or just a pat on the back to say we are going ok..... for parents like us and others that have coped for years and still live in hope for a cure for this shit of a thing that becomes normal that still sucks arse!
What am i going to do....... Im just going to run or walk or crawl around a proper running track in Bunbury WA for 24 hours! Save the date of 13/14 August 2016 and get your butts down there to support me! If you cant.... put out your $$$$$ in support of me supporting a great cause!
It will be my first attempt at the big time and going the 24 hours. Im pretty scared about it to be honest. If We can get through each day at home with the remote possibility of something that i wont say happening..... then sure as shit i can do it!
24 hours and stupid 400m circles..... its game on ! I can do this!
So go on Donate now! $$$$$$$$$$$$
Organizer
Dave Tams
Organizer
Falcon WA
