Our Story
10 Miles for a Cure
Turning a Diagnosis into Action
Earlier this year, our world changed when one of our team members was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
A diagnosis of T1D changes almost every aspect of daily life. But rather than allowing it to hold us back, we’ve decided to turn it into a reason to take action — together.
So, we’re taking on a 10-mile challenge to raise vital funds for Diabetes UK and help support a future where Type 1 Diabetes no longer controls people’s lives.
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
Unlike Type 2 Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune condition. It is not caused by lifestyle, diet, or anything someone did or didn’t do. There is nothing they could have done to prevent it.
The immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Without insulin, the body cannot properly use glucose for energy — and without insulin, Type 1 Diabetes is life-threatening.
In simple terms, an organ that once worked automatically suddenly stops doing its job.
And currently, there is no cure.
The Reality of Living With Type 1 Diabetes
T1D is relentless.
There are no days off. No holidays. No respite.
Every single day involves monitoring blood glucose, calculating insulin and constantly considering food, exercise, stress, illness and the many unexpected factors that can affect blood sugar levels.
Even with modern technology such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), life with T1D can still mean:
- 🌙 Middle-of-the-night alarms
- 📉 Dangerous blood sugar lows
- 💉 Constant insulin calculations
- 📱 Continuous monitoring
- 🧠 The mental burden of never being able to completely switch off
It is an invisible, 24/7 responsibility — often carried while continuing to work, socialise, smile and live life as normally as possible.
That is the reality of Type 1 Diabetes.
Why We’re Taking on the Challenge
We may not have chosen this diagnosis, but we can choose what we do with it.
That’s why our team is coming together to take on 10 miles for a cure.
We’re doing this to raise awareness, show our support and, most importantly, help contribute towards a future where no one has to live with Type 1 Diabetes.
Every donation, no matter how big or small, can help make a difference.
Funds raised for Diabetes UK support vital research into better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. They also help provide support and guidance to people living with diabetes, campaign for better access to diabetes technology and care, and support better mental health outcomes.
How You Can Help
If you’re able to donate, we would be incredibly grateful.
Every contribution brings us one step closer to a future without Type 1 Diabetes.
And if you’re unable to donate, that’s absolutely okay. Simply sharing our fundraiser and helping us spread the word can make a huge difference too.
Your support, encouragement and generosity mean more to us than you know.
10 Miles. One Team. One Goal.
A future with a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
Thank you for taking the time to read our story, support our team and help us turn a diagnosis into action.
Every mile matters. Every donation matters. Every share matters.
Thank you for your support. ❤️
Our Achievements
Team Raised 50%
Team Raised 100%
Thank you to our Sponsors
£250
Strawberry Creative
£213
Hiru Vekaria & Family
Goodluck with your walk Mama/ Kaka! Love from Vanaaya, Vian, Naylen and everyone else x
£200
Mum & Dad
Well done Jeety. We’re so proud of the cause you’re doing this for. Good luck, you’ve got this. Lots of love Mum & Dad
£200
Bhavisha Patel
So proud of you for taking on this walk! I know firsthand how much strength it takes to manage Type 1 Diabetes every single day. You are an inspiration. Cheering you on every step of the way! 💙
£100
Vortex Products
£100
Vaishali Versani
Best of luck! You’ve got this! x
£100
Nirain
£100
Dilz And Serina
Good luck Jeety!
£75
Elite Structural Steel
Well done Jeet! All the best from Elite team
£60
Vishram Madha
Well done
£56
Bob
£56
Inda Singh
£56
Daryl Dias
Let’s go.
£55
Mahendra Patel
£55
Mitesh & Anisha Vekaria
Best of luck Preetam and the team!
£55
Bhavini Kanbi
Go smash it, Dimple! Super proud of you 🫶🏼🫶🏼
£51
Eco Swift Heating
Jeety you got this bro! I’m so happy to support you on your walk. ❤️ Your dedication to this wonderful cause is truly inspiring, and I’m honoured to make a small contribution towards your journey. Wishing you lots of strength and success every step of the way. You’ve got this! 🚶♀️💪 With my very best wishes and heartfelt support. ❤️ Pritum, Kinnari Halai & Kiyna Halai
£51
Mollison Cash & Carry
Good luck for the walk jeety. Wish you all the best. Go on amd smash it. Yaso, Mollison Cash & Carry
£51
Vikla
£51
Anisha Madha
Go Jeetu 🙌 🚶🏽 you got this from Stan, Anisha, Kyle & Kian Madha
£51
Bhanu Patel
What a wonderful thing you are doing wishing you success in your challenge love from Bhanu, Nitesh, Reece & Jayden. 💋
£51
Naison, Reeyan & Kharissa
All the best dad, we hope the walk goes well and you don’t get too tired! Proud of you for doing this and supporting such a great cause. Lots of love from the 3 of us xxx
£51
Nikesh Patel
Good luck bro
£51
Nineteen Club
Wishing you all the very best, Jeety and the team! What an exceptional cause you’re doing this for. Go on and smash it! 💪 From everyone at Nineteen Club & Management
£51
Rima Kansara
Such a great cause, Jeety. I know how much work you’ve put into looking after yourself. You’re such an inspiration. RimRay xx
£51
Aiden, Sunnie & Bhavi
Good luck Jeety Kaka!
£51
Rahul Sharma
£50
Vikesh Patel
Your sexy
£50
Jyoti Karsan
Good Luck Raju!! You got this 👍
£50
Smita Madha
£50
Anonymous
£50
Amaya & Kiara X
Good Luck Mama 😊 x
£50
Nish, Charine And Liya Patel
Smash it Jeety!! Keep raising awareness, brilliant cause and effort! #chargie
£50
Hemal
Good luck Jeety! Go and smash it 💪🏽
£50
Anonymous
Go on Jeety 💪🏼 love it ❤️
£50
Neil Patel
Best of luck Jit
£50
Kishan Jesani
Great cause Jeety
£50
Chet
£50
Dev, Monica And Avi Pandya
Great cause and good luck Jeety
£50
Udesh
Break a leg Jeety!!!! (Please dont 🤣🤣 everyone knows how injury prone you are!) Go smash it!!!!🚶♂️💉
£50
Pali & Monal
You’ve got this Jeety!!
£50
Viren And Bex Samani
Good luck Jeety! Such a great cause and so awesome you are doing this. Well done!
£50
Dhiri & Family
Proud of u brother.. smash it up x
£50
Poonam & Karan
So proud of you Jeets! Go smash it 💪🏼
£50
Bhavesh
£50
Hinx & Bhav
Well Done Jeeti, you got this!!!
£50
Satish Dave
£46
Jayesh, Dasna, Dia
Good Luck Raj!
£45
Rianna
£45
Jensan Soosaipillai
Go on Jeety 💪🏽 you got this!
£45
Anonymous
Yes Jeetal you got this bro!!!
£45
Christina Shanmugarajah
Wishing you the very best on your sponsored walk! 🚶♀️❤️ Such a wonderful thing to do for a great cause. Hope you have an amazing day and smash your fundraising goal! 🌟
£41
Alps, Asha And Myan
All the best for the walk Raju
£41
Nk
Good Luck!! You'll smash it
£40
Team Supplies
Best of Luck Gulabi Hope your Doing the 10 miles
£40
Jameson's
What a great cause you doing this for Jeety! Wishing you all the best of luck! From Jameson's Mollison Way
£40
Sv Contractors
Jeety you got this brother! What an amazing awareness and cause you're doing this for! Lots of love from Sandeep, Shriya & Kia
£40
Louise
Jeetal, it was so lovely meeting you! Even though we’ve only just met, I really admire what you’re doing to raise money for diabetes. I wanted to show my support by making a little donation and hopefully help you along the way. I know every donation makes a difference, and I’m really glad I could contribute in some small way. Wishing you lots of luck with the fundraising — I hope you reach your goal and beyond! ❤️
£40
Anish
Jeety, good luck bro! Youve got this! 💪🏽
£40
Deevan Patel
Good luck mate
£40
Bhaveshvarsani19@gmail.com
Come on my boy. YOU GOT THIS JEEETY!!!!
£40
Khush
Go on! You got this!
£40
Swadisht Team Mollison Way
Good Luck Jeety! What a great cause! Go on and smash it!
£40
Chetan Halai
Such a great cause ! Good luck brother ❤️
£35
Jeety
Yes preetam! Come on my bro, you've got this! Wishing you and the team the very best of luck!
£35
Avkash Halai
Well done & good luck!!
£34
Dimps & Raju
You can do it, if you B&Q it From Dimps and Raju
£31
Avkash Halai
Good luck with it!
£30
Anonymous
£30
Sonal Mistry
You got this Dumplin’ so proud of you for finally walking and not taking the car! Smash the finish line
£30
Thanojan Sakthiruban
£29
Anonymous
£28
Rajesh Bhudia
£28
Nisha Karsan
Good luck Raju and team
£28
Preetam
Good luck Jeets💪❤️🎊
£28
Pam Chandi
Keep up the great work
£28
Janak Halai
£28
Bharat Patel
All Best J & the gang
£28
Richard Mccaffrey
Enjoy Dimple!
£28
Fatima
£28
Manji, Kit, Alisha,khaiya And Jiya
Go Raju
£28
Pooja Vaghela
Good Luck Jeety🙌🤗
£28
Samad Khan
👊
£28
Shraii & Khiloni
All the best. From Shraii & Khiloni 🙌🏽
£28
Ross Dyer-smith
Good luck. Great cause!
£25
Hatish
Great cause boys, cmon 👏🏽 💪🏽 💙 much love x
£25
Anita Vekaria
All the best jeety
£25
Yagnesh Patel
Good luck Jeety!! 🙌
£25
Nilz
Good luck Jeety. Proud of you!
£25
Joyte
£25
Jeetan Patel
£25
Davesh Rabadia
Good luck Pitum Bapa! Love from Jaiyu, Dave & Jen x
£25
Dhilon
Let's smash the walk come on jetal
£25
Umang Aka Happy
Paneer shashlik will be waiting for you at he finishing line! Good Luck Jeet!
£25
Kom
Well done! 😊
£25
Anonymous
Good on you bro. Love Prit
£25
Jalpa Lalji
Proud of you Jeety 👏 xxx
£25
Jashu Patel
£25
Sandhya Pindolia
£25
Trilogy Bar And Restaurant
£25
Nayna Kanbi
£25
Roshni Vekaria
Donation from Roshni vekaria
£23
Annette W
Good luck Pritesh.
£23
Geeta, Vinny, Aarav
Well done!
£23
Sanjay Lalji
Best of Luck Jee. Great thing you’re doing bro 👊
£23
Anish
£23
The Bhuva’s
Well Done Gulab - great cause!
£23
Myrun Karsan
Good luck jeety.
£23
Sangeeta
Donated! Now you have no excuse but to finish the walk. Remember: it’s one foot in front of the other…not one doughnut after another! Thanks for doing something brilliant for such an important cause. Good luck!
£23
J.j
Good luck!
£21
Veg Assani
Such a great cause and great challenge. I am sure you will absolutely smash it. Best of luck 💪
£20
Sanjay Hirani - Lazerline Projects
You got this bro! What a great cause your doing this for. Go on Jeety!
£20
Amrat Kunverji
Good luck Jeety. From Amrat Kunverji & Family
£20
Dave Lambert
£20
Khimji & Vijya
Well done Son
£20
Richard Mccaffrey
Walk!!!
£20
Dhansukh And Atusha
Good luck Jeetal!
£20
Ravji Pindoria
Well done. For a good cause
£20
Kay
£20
Hetin Patel
Good luck Jit
£20
Sirina, Priyesh & Shay
Goodluck Raju!
£20
Praveen
Smashed it lad!!
£20
Anonymous
Good luck jeety! Youve got this. From man like gary. Arsenal for never!
£20
Nim D
£20
Keval Chandarana
Well done jeety and the team! Go on and smash it! Good Luck!
£20
Satish Dave
£20
Haresh Bhudia
All the best good luck! Sweet for me sweet! Sugar for my honey! Bitty McLean.
£18
Dipika
All the best
£18
Shela
£15
Uncle Barry
You've got this Jeety! Good luck son!
£15
Rupal
£15
Danny Bhuva
Good Luck
£12
Misha & Neha
Goodluck
£12
Monali Dogra
good luck
£12
Emma
Such a good cause! Good luck!!!
£12
Paula Macgillivray
Amazing Pritesh. Thank you to you all. My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 last year and this charity has been amazing!!!
£11
Dipen Desai
Youre officially off the mark. Thank you Dimple
£10
Anonymous
£10
Sachin Popat
Good luck mate
£10
Deanna Bhimji
£10
Meena Patel
Great cause! All the best
£10
Harshraj Rathod
All the best fella we know you got it in you
£10
Sheila Halai
£10
Andrew Aynes
Good luck bro, great cause 🫡
£10
Dipesh Kerai
Thanks for walking for diseased people like me
£10
Nikesh Chauhan
£10
Pritesh
£10
Waqas
Good luck 💪
£10
Anonymous
Good luck
£10
Jamie Bell
£10
Sneha Chudasama
Best of luck, great cause 👏
£10
Alice Bell
Good luck Karishma. You'll be amazing! Alice
£10
Hamza Hareed
Great cause! Keep us updated happy to support
£10
Chetan Patel
£10
Kevzy
Well done Jeetal Amazing cause
£7
Ravi Bagia
Peh peh
£6
Itsalldinx & The Family
£5
Anonymous
£5
Anonymous
Wish you all the best of luck Jeetal!
£5
Kofi Boahene
Good Luck
£5
Christine P
Good Luck
£4
N
Peh peh Lund Bosri Kuthro
£4
Anonymous
Our Team Members
Jeety
£3,161
Lieutenant Colonel Tash
£101
Gulab
£242
Dimple
£310
Shela Patel
£193
Jit Patel
£423
Pritz Vekaria
£11
Pritum Gorsia
Kay
£131
Raju
£245
Inda Singh
Dipika
£122
Rupal
Thano
Sagipa
Khush
Daz
Dhilon
Bhavika Kalyan
Chetan Patel
£10
Preetam Vekaria
£554
Hitesh Mistry
Good luck! You got this from team Strawberry Creative