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Diabetes shock is fundraising spur

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A youth representative of a city church has raised cash for a charity close to her heart.

Jessyca Baker, the young persons’ representative for St Thomas of Canterbury Church in the Garden Quarter, raised £821 for Diabetes UK.

Jess said: “The reason I decided to fundraise for Diabetes UK was because my dad Jim was diagnosed with the condition three years ago.

“It was a shock to the entire family, as he was so fit and enjoyed a healthy lifestyle.

http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/n...ws/diabetes-shock-is-fundraising-spur-8608648
 
My son has done the Junior Great North Run twice. It makes you proud 🙂
 
Good for him! Obviously inspired by his dad.🙂
 
Thanks Bloden. He came about 150th on both occasions out of 4000 runners & that was when he was 9 & 10 the youngest you could do it
 
When my sister died her son then aged 10 did a fun run in aid of Diabetes UK. He raised over £400. They barely acknowledged him or his donation. Very disappointing for him at that time.
 
BobbieH said:
When my sister died her son then aged 10 did a fun run in aid of Diabetes UK. He raised over £400. They barely acknowledged him or his donation. Very disappointing for him at that time.
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That's a real shame :( £400 is a terrific amount to raise by anyone, let alone a 10 year old! Well done to your nephew! 🙂
 
BobbieH said:
When my sister died her son then aged 10 did a fun run in aid of Diabetes UK. He raised over £400. They barely acknowledged him or his donation. Very disappointing for him at that time.
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Well well done to him from us on the forum Bobbie. It must have been hard for him.
 
Thank you. It's water under the bridge for me now but 4 years on he still mentions it from time to time.
 
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