My Story
Welcome to my Diabetes UK Wellness Walk fundraising page!
I’m walking for Diabetes UK this September to support the 5.8 million people in the UK who live with diabetes, day in day out. And you can too, just by making a donation.
Did you know someone is diagnosed with diabetes every two minutes?
Diabetes UK are on a mission to create a world where diabetes can do no harm by funding vital research into life-changing treatments and providing support to help people to live well with diabetes. But they need our help. No matter how much you can give, it will make a difference.
So please donate today.
I was diagnosed in 2008 with Type 2 Diabetes, and have managed to control it with diet and exercise (and some pills!). The care and support I have received is outstanding, and I want to give something back. I look forward to your support.
My Achievements
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My Updates
All ready - almost!
Sunday 14th Jun
So excited!
Friday 12th Jun
Those shoes are made for walking
Thursday 11th Jun Tried out the new lightweight walking shoes, and feet felt much more comfortable. Next time, I shall try wearing them with the special socks I got. Also received my special shoe laces and pin badge - just waiting for the beanie hat! Share
New shoes
Thursday 4th Jun Over the last few days, the mountain hiking boots I have been using seemed to be very heavy in the hot weather, and so I invested in a lighter pair which hopefully will be advantageous in September when I do the walk. Thanks for all the donations so far. Training going well, My final training nearer September might be the Water of Leith Walk from Balerno to Leith which is 12 miles! Share
Happy feet!
Saturday 30th May
Hot Weather!
Friday 29th May Training slightly delayed by the exceptionally hot weather which reduced my time walking outside. Made up for it in the gym. Hopefully in September the weather might be kinder!! That said, was lovely to see the sun. Share
Improving!
Monday 25th May Managed to do 7.41 miles in one stretch, including time in the gym to strengthen my legs for walking! Very encouraging! Share
Training progress
Sunday 24th May Today, 24th May I managed to walk 9.39 miles in three stages. Will be aiming over the next few weeks to do 10 miles in 2 stages and at least 10 miles in 1 stage before the actual day in September. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£53.60
Anonymous
£46
The Cook Family
Good luck and we hope it is not raining!
£43.60
Pam Robertson
Good luck, Matthew, hope the weather is not too hot!
£30
Susan & Elaine
Well done doing this Matthew!
£28
Helen Bicket
Good luck with the training. A very worthy cause x
£22.80
Christina Croan
All best best Matthew Make sure you wear a comfy pair of shoes
£22.80
Fiona
Enjoy 🙂
£20
Karena Jarvie
Hope you have a nice day for it!
