The team, led by GP Karen Pascoe, includes pharmacists, nurses, healthcare assistants and receptionists have been inspired to take up the challenge.

Lynn, 70, from Senghenydd, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2001. Rather than simply walking her way to one million by 30 September, Lynn is clocking up her steps using her favourite hobby: line dancing.

Ellie, 8, lives in Holywell in Flintshire. Lilly has made an enormous difference to Ellie’s life since joining the family in March.

Arlene is originally from Lanarkshire in Scotland but moved to South Wales in 1990 to complete her training as a pharmacist. She will be returning to her roots to take on the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run on Sunday 29 September.

Lowri, 31, a beautician from Tycroes, has held 24 hour nail-a-thons for the last two years, raising a total of £2,798. She was inspired to support us by her mum, Michelle Hadley, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was just three years old.

The Glangwili Hospital colleagues included medical secretary Michelle Whittal-Williams, dietitians Laura Jones and Ann Marie Martin, two specialist diabetes nurses, Krystle Gunner and Sarah Bruce, and consultant Sam Rice.

Ebony Hussey, 28, was diagnosed with the condition aged three. She is taking part to raise greater awareness of the challenges of life with Type 1, increase her fitness and fundraise.

The walk took place on a sunny Sunday 7 July, and covered two miles of Llandudno’s historic Victorian promenade.

Our Type 1 team

Mark, 44, from Mold, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was just nine years old, but has never let it get in the way of an active lifestyle.

The walk, on Sunday 21 July, will cover eight miles, following the River Taff past some of the capital’s iconic landmarks.