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Karen Piccirillo

I'm walking for Eden

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Raised

$684.53

My Goal

$500

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Can test blood sugar levels in a child participating in an ‘artificial pancreas’ trial
$50
Can test whether a baby or child is likely to get T1D in a world-first screening study
$125
Can pay the daily salary of a mid-career T1D researcher to make their ground-breaking findings
$250
Can pay for a participant in a trial to investigate a cutting-edge T1D prevention drug

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Total Steps:

164,983

Steps Goal:

140,000

Who inspired me to fundraise for Breakthrough T1D?
Eden my granddaughter inspired me to fundraise
For many of us, these cherished individuals are the ones living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), whose resilience and courage inspire us daily.  
Whether you are a parent helping a child with type 1 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. 
Whether you’re a grandparent watching your grandchild's routine of checking blood glucose levels before a festive Christmas lunch, or an employee seeing a colleague quietly managing hypos while skilfully presenting at a meeting, these moments remind us of the silent battles fought every day. 
Fundraising for One Walk is more than just a gesture of support; it’s a heartfelt commitment to improving the lives of those touched by T1D across Australia.  
By joining this movement, you stand with the brave souls who navigate the highs and lows of T1D management, bringing us closer to a world free from the condition.
I will be walking 140,000 steps in March for the 140,000 type 1 diabetics diagnosed in Australia.
Please support if possible or join our Illawarra walk on the 29th of March at Reddall Reserve

I'm walking for a world without type 1 diabetes in Illawarra!

I'm joining the world's largest type 1 diabetes (T1D) fundraising event for families at Reddall Reserve this March!

Why? To help raise $1.1 million for life-changing T1D research, and ultimately turn type 1 into type NONE.

T1D can strike anyone at any time, and 8 Australians are diagnosed every day. Diagnosis means a 24/7 fight with no break, and facing an extra 180 decisions a day to remain safe and healthy. 

Please support my walk today. 

My One Walk fundraising achievements

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Increased Fundraising Target Over $500

Thank you to my Sponsors

$106.12

Rosemarie Czulowski

A wonderful fundraiser Karen

$100

Stephen Piccirillo

$54.12

Christine Canty

$54.12

Anne Crates

$54.12

Karen Piccirillo

$54.12

Karen Piccirillo

$54.12

Anonymous Matching Partner

Thank you for helping turn type 1 into type none.

$50

Karen

$50

Paul Zammit

See you on Sunday

$50

Facebook Donation

$30

Facebook Donation

$27.81

Mya & Zak

My Fellow Team Members