Melissa Spink

I'm walking for Matilda Spink

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

I'm joining the world's largest type 1 diabetes (T1D) fundraising event for families at Roma St Parklands 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. 

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Thank you to my Sponsors

$54.12

Melissa Spink

$54.12

Elisabeth

You’re amazing Matilda! Best of luck with the walk. Lots of love xx

$33.15

The Giudice’s

So proud of you Melissa, you and James are such beautiful supports for Tilda 💜

$27.81

Raina Rowlingson

Best of luck, Matilda!

$27.81

Tracy H

$27.81

Lisa And Amanda Cowley-barrett

Aunty Manda and Aunty Lisa love you very much, Tooty. You’re the bravest 10 year old we know. xx

$27.81

Mrs Potts

Good on you Melissa great support for our wonderful Matilda!

$27.81

Granny And Grandad.

Love you Matilda! You are so brave. Granny and Grandad🩷🩷

$17.16

Connor & Charlotte Sawdon -goves

You are such a superstar! Your kindness, strength and determination shine so brightly. The world needs more people like you keep being the amazing person you are! ⭐️

$15

Bec Smith

Sending you all lots of love and strength as you navigate this new way of living for Matilda. Good luck on your walk, Spinks! Xx

$11.65

Leisa Hedges

Am sorry to hear about Lily's diagnosis. She is incredibly lucky though to have such an educated, loving and super supportive family that will help her through the challenges of type 1 diabetes. It is a horrible disease. I myself have type 2 diabetes, and constantly struggle with hypo's (low blood sugars) to the point of collapsing and striking my head one night on a metal frame of a sliding door ending up with a nasty gash requiring stitches but also a eight days in hospital with a bleed on in my brain from it. I don't know how many hours I was unconscious for, by the amount of blood on the carpet and blinds it was some time, before I came around by myself. Diabetes is a serious condition, and shouldn't be taken lightly. Thankfully Lily has an amazing support team, I know that she will learn to maintain her diabetes well, and also be able to help educate others to learn about it as well. The more awareness and research that we can all join in helping move forward to hopefully finding a cure for it very soon. As needle sticks are a pain, especially for our kids. Best wishes Team Lilly. Love always Leisa xoxo

$6.13

Little Chicken

Good luck on the walk. We love you Matilda