"Just keep swimming... just keep donating!" Making waves against diabetes, one stroke at a time!

I have always grown up around the water and it has become my happy place. It is what gives me the most joy second to my kids and family! Swimming became my sense of peace and freedom.

When I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2014, swimming and being in the sea became quite scary when there was the possibility of my sugars going low. It became more of a challenge and I felt limited by my diabetes. A place of peace and freedom quickly became a place of anxiety and fear.

I do not want diabetes to limit what I can do or take space where I feel the most like myself. I want others who have diabetes to know that it will not hold you back from doing what you love. I want kids who have been diagnosed to feel like they can chase their dreams too!

I've decided to swim the 2 km open water swim for the RealNZ Whakatipu Legend in March 2027. I'd like to help raise money for those effected by diabetes. I want others to just keep swimming!

Thanks for all the support and love!

Love Mic x