JDRF Walk

My name is Cooper Schinck, 6NB, and I will be participating in the JDRF Walk to raise awareness about Type 1 Diabetes (T1), fund research for a cure, and support people with T1.

My mum and I will take 8,000 steps a day during October for the 8 Australians diagnosed with T1 every day as part of the JDRF challenge. This event is close to my heart, as I’ve had T1 for 5 years. 

Please copy and paste my link below to learn more about T1 or to donate. Any donation big or small is appreciated. 

https://walk.jdrf.org.au/fundraisers/soniaschinck/walk-23

T1 DIABETES: Myth buster!

• you can’t prevent this lifelong condition
•  people with T1 CAN eat treats like everyone else
• T1 is a chronic condition requiring around the clock management and can’t be cured unfortunately  
•  a poor diet does not cause T1 as it’s an autoimmune disease where the body attacks itself by mistake
• although it’s often diagnosed in childhood, people can develop T1 at any age
• T1 does not define those with this condition. They can do anything!
• T1’s need insulin and glucose every day to keep them healthy. They must check their blood glucose levels many times a day.

Thank you for your support MPS!

From Cooper Schinck, 6NB