World Diabetes Day

Today is being recognized around the world as World Diabetes Day in commemoration of the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the Canadian co-discoverer of insulin.  Like all families affected by diabetes, we are humbled and grateful for his contribution and thanks to him and his team, our daughter is able to live a healthy, productive life.  What a gift to the world he gave.  My parents are in Europe this month, and were able to buy blue ribbons in Barcelona, Spain to commemorate WDD and Banting's birthday.  A wonderful Canadian legacy.

I was excited to be invited to appear as a guest today on the "Fresh" show on WHistle FM Radio in Stouffville, Ontario to talk about World Diabetes Day and my fundraising for Team Diabetes.  This is a photo of me in studio with the host, Brenda Masson.  I am wearing one of the blue ribbons we made to commemorate Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day.

It was really neat being on a radio show!  They had the studio set up like we were sitting around a kitchen table having a chat.  The words came effortlessly, and the discussion felt natural.  I was invited to appear again closer to the Marathon, and afterwards.  Unfortunately, Sarah couldn't join me today because of some important schoolwork she couldn't miss - hopefully she will make it next time!

The program will be repeated on Sunday at 12:00pm-2:00pm.  My appearance will be around 1:30-2:00.  You can listen online at http://whistleradio.ca/listen-to-whistle-radio-live/.

I am now up to 33 confirmed sponsors on my poster - only 9 more to go until we can go to print!  Fundraising is at 93% of the goal this morning!  If you haven't done so already, I would really appreciate a donation to the cause at https://ocp.diabetes.ca/Pledge/csPersonalPage.asp?prId=td&tId=19089&oId=15555744#.UIqt-D7ImMk.email.

Thank you for following my progress!

Jack