Special CTK Newsletter 
20th July
2017
Dear Parents/Carers,
Charity Cycle Ride in support of Diabetes charity
On 26th August 2017 I will be cycling with some other dads and our teenagers for over 100 miles around Bristol to raise money for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). JDRF is an organisation which aims to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes and help to eradicate it. We have 2 children in our school with Type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, life-threatening condition which has a lifelong impact on those diagnosed & their families. It happens because the body’s own immune system attacks cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. There are currently 400,000 people in the UK with Type 1 diabetes and more than 29,000 of them are children. Sufferers endure a daily battle trying to balance the body’s sugar levels within a healthy range. They do this through controlling their diets, exercise, insulin injections (or pump monitoring), and regular daily blood testing. The effects of Type 1 diabetes can be both physical and mental, especially if blood sugar levels are too low or too high.
JDRF provides information and support to people with Type 1 diabetes and their families. Their aim is to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes and, ultimately, to eradicate it. They also fund research for new treatments so the everyday lives of those with Type 1 diabetes can be improved.
The whole team would be very grateful for any sponsorship. If you are able to donate, you can do so online at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/avon-cycle. Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
