Friday, May 19, 2006
Team Mates (Part 9)
22. Jodi M. - Edmonton, AB. 23 yrs old. Works as a bartender/cocktail waitress at the Baccarat Casino. In December of 2005 completed the Honolulu Marathon with Team Diabetes and had a finishing time of 4:53:26. Was not a runner at all until she decided to run the marathon. Inspiration for running with Team Diabetes was her grandmother who lived with Type 1 diabetes for over 45years. She was able to see Jodi complete her fundraising and finish the run before she passed away in February of this year. Doing this marathon in memory of her grandmother.
23. Sue B – Halifax NS. Works at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) as an Instructional Designer. Was diagnosed with Type I diabetes when she was seven years old. Turns 36 this year which means she’s been living with the disease almost 30 years Loves to run, so TEAM Diabetes is something that means a lot. Through TEAM Diabetes I get to raise funds for a cause that is very close to heart, plus train to run marathons which she loves. Trained for and completed the TEAM Diabetes Dublin 2002 Marathon. Since then she and husband Mike have welcomed a daughter Anastasia. Anastasia is now two and is along for the ride in a jogging stroller when Sue runs. Ana and Mike will be accompanying to NYC to help cheer me on. Had been training for the Rome 2006 marathon when she ran into complications with diabetes and ended up needing a series of 13 laser surgeries due to diabetic retinopathy. Disappointed to have to change marathon plans but realized that the NYC marathon date would be a viable option. At the time I ran the Dublin Marathon was on four injections of insulin per day. Since that time, has started on the insulin pump and really enjoys the tighter level of control the pump affords.
23. Sue B – Halifax NS. Works at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) as an Instructional Designer. Was diagnosed with Type I diabetes when she was seven years old. Turns 36 this year which means she’s been living with the disease almost 30 years Loves to run, so TEAM Diabetes is something that means a lot. Through TEAM Diabetes I get to raise funds for a cause that is very close to heart, plus train to run marathons which she loves. Trained for and completed the TEAM Diabetes Dublin 2002 Marathon. Since then she and husband Mike have welcomed a daughter Anastasia. Anastasia is now two and is along for the ride in a jogging stroller when Sue runs. Ana and Mike will be accompanying to NYC to help cheer me on. Had been training for the Rome 2006 marathon when she ran into complications with diabetes and ended up needing a series of 13 laser surgeries due to diabetic retinopathy. Disappointed to have to change marathon plans but realized that the NYC marathon date would be a viable option. At the time I ran the Dublin Marathon was on four injections of insulin per day. Since that time, has started on the insulin pump and really enjoys the tighter level of control the pump affords.
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