Elena Gowans
I’m taking part in One Walk Glasgow to help raise money to fund life-changing research and make a difference to the lives of people affected by type 1!
On the 21st December 2022, the day before my 6th birthday, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I spent my birthday in hospital and I was lucky enough to get out for Christmas, due to the help of the wonderful doctors and nurses who taught my Mum and Dad how to look after me.
Every day I take a minimum of 6 jags to keep me alive. When I started I had to finger prick myself every hour and work out how much insulin I needed or sweeties to prevent a hypo. Thanks to JDRF and others I now have a little dexcom sensor showing my Mum and Dad how in control I am. Because of the charity work that is done, I have this support.
This year - I am looking forward to moving onto an insulin pump. This will limit the amount of injections I need to take and help my body regulate the insulin I need.
JDRF have helped make my very complicated life easier. I wish I had a panaceas that worked and I am sure if as many people as possible continue to support JDRF they will find a way for that.
Please take the time to support this wonderful charity, who have helped me and my family greatly.
My Achievements
Shared page
Added profile picture
Self donated
Reached 50% of fundraising goal
Reached fundraising goal
Thank you to my Sponsors
£250
Pgl Lanarkshire Middle Ward
£100
Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter
Good luck Elena
£100
Lodge Hamilton Kilwinning No. 7
Good Luck Elena
£58.30
Daniel Lenaghan
My little granddaughter does amazing work trying to raise funds for T1 sufferers. She is a wee star.
£53
Emma And Maz Alkirwi
Well done Elena!! Lots of love xxx
£53
Leanne Cunningham
Elena, your courage and resilience are truly inspiring! It's heartwarming to see how JDRF has made such a positive impact on your life and helped you and your family navigate through the challenges of Type 1 diabetes. Your determination to raise funds for life-changing research through One Walk Glasgow is commendable. Wishing you all the best with your transition to an insulin pump and continued strength in your journey. I'll be supporting JDRF to help make a difference! 💙
£53
Ann Gowans
£53
Ian Duncan
£53
Alan
£42.40
Lynsey Wilson
£31.80
Julie Hayes
Well done Elena and good luck x
£26.50
Anonymous
£23.60
Allan Gowans
£21.20
David Allan
£21.20
David Hood
Well done Elena, a very worthy cause !
£21.20
Jim Gardner
Well done Elena. You go girl!!
£21.20
Alicia Mccallum
Well done Elena & good luck!
£21.20
Trish Mcglynn
Good luck Elena 👏👏👏
£21.20
Colin Campbell
Super Effoet 👏
£21.20
Will, Laura & Amelia
You’ll smash it Elena
£21.20
Ian Grieve
Your mum & dad are very proud of you.
£21.20
Archibald Gilroy
£21.20
Carol Rackstraw
Good luck Elena xx
£21
John, Denise And Amelia
Good luck you're doing great
£20.90
Kenny Mcvicar
Well done Elena on taking on this great fund raising challenge.
£20.90
Kenny Wilson
Well done - good luck
£20.90
Desmond Loy
Well done Elena! Great work!
£20
Alan Macdonald
Good Luck
£15.90
Pawel Kulik
£15.67
Mick Scott
£10.60
Linda Bell
My Mum, sister and nephew all type 1 and brother type 2. It is an awful disease especially for a child. Will always support diabetes research. Good luck Elena 💕
£10.60
Chris
Good luck. You will all smash it! 💙
£10.60
Jennifer Smith
£10.60
Elizabeth Durham
Way to go, proud of you Eleanor
£10.60
Scott Campbell
Good luck on your walk Elena and I hope you reach your target
£10.60
Samuel Taylor
Good stuff Elena, well done 👏
£10.60
Jamie Turner
Good luck Elena
£10.60
Gary Kenney
Great work Elena, and good luck 😊
£10.60
Lynne K
£10.60
Brian Mowatt
Go Elena 👍🏻
£10.60
Nick Wood
£10
Susan Stirling
Well done! And great cause
