Delaney's Personal Page

Welcome to my personal JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes fundraising page! This year, I'll be taking part in JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes, along with one-half million other walkers across the country, as we try to reach our nationwide goal of raising $94 million.  

I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) on Feb 21, 2011 at 7 years old.  We thought I had the flu only to discover it was diabetes that was making me so sick.   Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables people to get energy from food.  It can strike at any age and lasts a lifetime.

In July, I started getting my insulin through a pump.  While this helps me give my insulin through a site instead of several shots a day, I still prick my finger 6-10 times a day to check my blood sugar.  Sometimes, when I am playing sports, I have to check even more.   This equates to over 2, 500 finger pokes a year!!    I also change my site every 3 days which is 122 times a year.  

There is some good news, though. JDRF is our best hope for finding a cure. It funds more type 1 diabetes research than any other charity worldwide and it's making progress along many promising paths toward better treatments and a cure.

I am asking for your support. Please donate to my personal fundraising efforts. By doing so, you can help me make a difference for millions of people like me living with type 1 diabetes.

Thank you for your support!

Delaney

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