Charity Partner - Diabetes Australia - Vic
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Diabetes Australia – Vic is the proud Charity Partner of the 2008 Great Victorian Bike Ride
The Lawther family ride for Diabetes!
Ashburton dad Peter Lawther will make sure he carries plenty of sweets when he, his wife and three children embark on the Great Victorian Bike Ride at the end of November. 
However, the sweets won't be for young Emma 10, nor Adam 12, nor James
14 but for their dad. The 44-year-old found out he has Type 1 Diabetes earlier this year.
The family will travel 590km on their bikes through breath-taking Victorian terrain. “It just seemed the perfect time for us to do the ride with the kids,” Mr Lawther said. “Being diagnosed with diabetes just added another dimension.”
Dubbing themselves ‘Team Lawther’ the family are actively seeking sponsorship for their ride to raise funds for Diabetes Australia - Vic.
Mr Lawther says he wants his children to be aware of diabetes and the importance of leading a healthy active lifestyle. “The only good thing about my being diagnosed is the kids have become aware of the disease,” Mr Lawther says. “My children are now 10 times more likely to get diabetes, so I want to do anything to help find a cure for diabetes.”
You can sponsor Team Lawther.
Pat and Tracey ride for Diabetes
Pat and Tracey Esler's son, Tim was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on 14th July 2007 (during National Diabetes Week) about two weeks before his HSC trial exams. Read their story and how they raised $3000 last year. What an inspiration!
Who are Diabetes Australia - Vic?
As the peak consumer body and leading charity representing all people affected by Diabetes and those at risk, Diabetes Australia – Vic needs your help to raise much needed funds for diabetes education and research. By getting sponsored by family, friends and colleagues to complete the Ride, you will be helping us to support the estimated 1.5 million Australians affected by Diabetes.
Become a Fundraiser for Diabetes Australia - Vic
Get your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you and raise much needed funds for diabetes education and research. Register online and set up your Fundraiser Profile Page.
Set a fundraising target and then email all your family, friends and colleagues asking them to sponsor you.
Here are a couple of great reasons why to get sponsored:
Riders who raise $500 or more before the beginning of the ride will receive a Free Ride for Diabetes Team Jersey.
The Rider who raises the most for Diabetes Australia - Vic by Wednesday 3 December will receive two complementary passes to the 2009 Great Vic Bike Ride.
For technical queries setting up your profile page please call Everyday Hero on 07 3257 7784.
For fundraising enquiries, phone Diabetes Australia - Vic on 03 8648 1829.
Rest Day Activities
The Diabetes Australia - Vic Team are working on some fun Rest Day activities in Halls Gap. Register for Email me Updates on this page to receive an email when we know more about the fun & games!
