24 hrs Closer

The Facts
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin. While its causes are not yet entirely understood, its onset has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. There is nothing you can do to prevent T1D, and—at present—nothing you can do to cure it.
It comes on suddenly, causes dependence on injected or pumped insulin for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications.
Living with T1D is a constant challenge. People with the disease must carefully balance insulin doses (either by injections multiple times a day or continuous infusion through a pump) with eating and daily activities throughout the day and night. They must also test their blood sugar by pricking their fingers for blood six or more times a day. Despite this constant attention, people with T1D still run the risk of dangerous high or low blood sugar levels, both of which can be life-threatening. People with T1D overcome these challenges on a daily basis
While insulin injections or infusion allow a person with T1D to stay alive, they do not cure the disease, nor do they necessarily prevent the possibility of the disease’s serious effects, which may include: kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, amputations, heart attack, stroke, and pregnancy complications.

The Reason
Nash is 8 yeasr old, she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just over a year ago. 24hrs closer is a fundraising initiative that was developed to provide funds that will directly support life saving research and treatment at the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). We hope that with your generous support we can be 24hrs closer to a cure for Nash and all others effected by this disease.

The Event

Team 24hrs Closer is a group of five cyclists who will be competing in the 24hrs of Summer Solstice mountain bike race. The event takes place June 21-22, 2014 in Caledon ON. This event itself is not a fundraising event and is not associated with the JDRF. We are simply using this event as a platform for our personal fundraising efforts.
Please use the link below to be directed to our fundraising page on the JDRF website.
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