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Volunteer Spotlight – February 2026 – Muhammad Qureshi

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"I knew I had to make changes when I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes"

My pupil focused on fun rather than worrying about her diabetes

Teacher Jennifer found a successful school trip has inspired her to arrange many others.I am a primary school teacher and work in a large junior school. We have four children currentl

My hope for the future is that a cure be found

“Learning to swim is one of the best things that I’ve ever done"

After many years of wishing that she could swim or even feel comfortable around the water, Louise learnt to swim while on holiday with her partner.

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Lions Centennial Challenge - an epic journey

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“I felt lost and I didn't know what I was doing"

Kerry Derbyshire was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

Keeping active in good company to remember a work colleague

Richard Tuck, who has Type 1 diabetes, takes part in annual work challenges to keep fit and raise money for Diabetes UK.After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1983 at the age of 12

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