A BOY from Copmanthorpe is trekking across the bridges of London to raise money for a diabetes charity.
Ross Carslaw was diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes over a year ago, aged eight. Since then he has lived with the condition with support from the children’s diabetes team at York District Hospital.
His mum Nicola, 47, who is a scientist at the University of York, said: “Both myself and Ross’s dad David recognized the symptoms at a relatively early stage and so Ross was able to get a diagnosis quickly. After that, it was such a whirlwind but the staff at the hospital have been fantastic.”
Ross will be venturing across the capital with his mum and his brother Ramsay, 13. They are taking part in the 'London Bridges Challenge' on October 11, a 10-mile city walk starting at Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea football club and to one of Ross’ favourite footballers, Eden Hazard.
They will then cross 13 of London’s most iconic bridges, including London Bridge, Waterloo Bridge and finally Tower Bridge.
Ross said: “I wanted to take on a challenge and the London Bridges sounded fun. I’m looking forward to seeing more of London and meeting other people who have diabetes.”
The family are raising money for Diabetes UK. Katie Thomas, the charity's regional fundraiser for Yorkshire, said: “We’re really grateful to Ross, Ramsay and their mum Nicola for raising vital funds to help people living with diabetes.
“Walking is a good way to keep physically active, and this, combined with a healthy diet, can help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your chance of getting Type-2 diabetes. For people already living with Type-1 or Type-2 diabetes, getting plenty of exercise and following a healthy diet is also key to managing their condition.
“The money by Team Diabetes UK will go a long way towards helping us support the 3.9 million people around the UK who are currently living with the condition.”
Type-1 diabetes develops when the insulin-producing cells in the body have been destroyed and the body is unable to produce any insulin. It is the most common form of diabetes diagnosed in children.
There are currently an estimated 3.9 million people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK, an estimated 10 per cent of whom have Type-1 diabetes.
To sponsor the Carslaws visit: www.justgiving.com/Ross-Carslaw
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