Melanie Jennison

I'm walking for Andrew Jennison

Total Steps:

21,054

Steps Goal:

248,000

One Walk Day!

Elise Andrew and I had a great day out in the sunshine by the beach doing the Illawarra one walk event with the blue army of our people. We saw the Dexcom rep, Spider-Man a balloon Animal guy, Deadpool and purchased some great Merch towards the fundraising as well as sausage sandwiches. It was the second year back since Covid and the event has grown from last year. It was so great to be out and raising money for science - let’s turn type one into type none! 

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. As we rapidly approach high school and greater independence these 180 decisions or more a day weigh more heavily. Soon he’s going to have to shoulder so much more of that relentless burden. But research by amazing scientist’s gives us hope!

Please support my walk today. 

My One Walk fundraising achievements

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Reached Fundraising Target

Power Walker

Athlete

Elite Walker

Increased Fundraising Target Over $500

Thank you to my Sponsors

$257.75

Nan And Papa

Every dollar helps. Keep up the good “walk” ❤️

$106.12

Judith Dwyer-hurley

Hope it goes well and there continue to be breakthrough is Diabetes care

$54.12

Bel

$54.12

Ross Fowler

$53.52

Anonymous

Stay strong Andrew, you’re doing great. You’re a brave, smart kid who’s not afraid to live life to the fullest and that’s a good quality to have Remember to not put pressure on yourself, as long as you have your support network you can walk into high school with your head held high. Don’t push yourself too hard and fall back on your family when you need to. Remember that if you don’t pick a day of rest your body will pick it for you. Good luck Andrew, we’re all rooting for you. And good luck Melanie with the fundraiser, be sure to look after yourself too. Sending all my love and support to your family <3

$33.15

Janice

Hope this helps a little bit. You are both great ambassadors

$29.17

Melanie Jennison

$27.81

Helen Knowles

$27.81

Anonymous Matching Partner

Thank you for helping turn type 1 into type none.

$27.81

Carly Pascoe

You are such a great mum ❤️