Sophie Lakey

I'm walking for a world without type one diabetes

Total Steps:

255,798

Steps Goal:

248,000

Thank you!!!

Thank you so much to everyone who has so generously donated. Every donation no matter how big or small means the world to me and will go towards helping so many people <3 

I'm walking in Melbourne to turn type one into type none!

I'm joining the world's largest walk for a future without type 1 diabetes (T1D) at Princes Park on Sunday 2 March 2025! As well as walking 8k steps a day during February!

Hi, my name is sophie, and I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) when I was just a year and a half old. This year January 2nd marked my 17th anniversary of living with this chronic condition. Over the years, managing my blood sugar, insulin doses, and carb counting has become second nature to me, but it’s still a full-time job with no breaks and no cure in sight. Type 1 Diabetes is a constant condition that requires my attention 24 hours a day, every single day of the year. 

This February i will be walking 10k steps a day and on March 2nd i will be participating in JDRFS One Walk to raise awareness and funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Every step I take will not only help raise awareness but will also support the ongoing work to improve the lives of those living with T1D

As someone who has lived with T1D for nearly my entire life, I can tell you that the impact is profound. It doesn’t matter if I’m sleeping, working, or enjoying time with my friends or family—my blood sugar and insulin levels demand constant attention. It’s a relentless balancing act, and there are no breaks. 

T1D can affect anyone at any time, and it is a lifelong challenge. That’s why I’m asking for your support in my fundraising efforts. Your donations will go directly to JDRF’s mission to find better treatments, a cure, and solutions that can hopefully make living with Type 1 Diabetes easier for people like me. Every dollar counts, and your support can make a real difference in the lives of those affected.

I’m walking for a cure, I’m walking for a future where children don’t have to endure the daily struggles of T1D, where children don't have to be responsible for keeping themselves alive every single day. I’m walking for my own future, where a cure could mean freedom from this relentless condition. I hope you’ll join me in this journey. Your contribution is more than just a donation—it’s a step closer to a world without Type 1 Diabetes.

Thank you for your support.

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Thank you to my Sponsors

$515.50

Ams Constructions

$263.75

Julie Lakey

$263.75

Coverforce Aughtersons Pty Ltd T/as Coverforce

At Coverforce Aughtersons, we are proud to support your walk for a world without type 1 diabetes. As part of our commitment to giving back, we’re matching your donation to help accelerate life-changing T1D research and support those living with the condition.

$137.63

Sophie

🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️

$131.88

Julie Lakey

Go Sophie! You are Awesome ❤️

$128.88

Anonymous

$106.12

Bruce Lu

All the best Sophie and good luck Regards, Bruce Lu

$100

Rosie Allison

For Sophie & for my Dad

$55.06

Sam Lakey

GO BOPHIE GO!!!

$54.12

Graham Caldwell

$54.12

Nerine Fyffe

$54.12

Izak Fyffe

$54.12

Faye Sproat

Go Sophie…. Faye and Trevor

$54.12

Julie Lakey

Bumping you over $1000.00 !

$54.12

Gwenda Fifer

Go Sophie

$54.12

Tom And Gabriel

$54.12

Shamera Fernando

$54.12

Lorraine Galbraith

🤞for a cure Sophie 🤞

$53.85

Sophie Lakey

$52.92

Caldwell

$52.75

Izzy L

BIG STEPPER

$52.75

Ben Edwards

$52.75

Gayle Caldwell

$52.75

Luca Jose

$52.75

Jaimee Morrison

Great job

$50

John Theo

Go Sophie

$40

Bronwyn Greaves

Go Sophie!!!

$33.15

Angie And Tom Fifenheim

Go Sophie! 🫶🏼

$33.15

Sam Lakey

CONGRATS ON 2K!!!

$33.15

Coverforce Aughtersons Pty Ltd T/as Coverforce

At Coverforce Aughtersons, we are proud to support your walk for a world without type 1 diabetes. As part of our commitment to giving back, we’re matching your donation to help accelerate life-changing T1D research and support those living with the condition.

$33.15

Anonymous

$30

Alan Liang

:)

$27.81

Anonymous

$27.81

Hunter Wood

:3

$27.81

Di Owens

You are doing a great job darl, I have type 2. 🙏♥️

$27.81

Julie Lakey

❤️

$27.81

A F R

$27.81

Coverforce Aughtersons Pty Ltd T/as Coverforce

At Coverforce Aughtersons, we are proud to support your walk for a world without type 1 diabetes. As part of our commitment to giving back, we’re matching your donation to help accelerate life-changing T1D research and support those living with the condition.

$27.81

Maree Gerlich

Go Sophie

$27.81

Coverforce Aughtersons Pty Ltd T/as Coverforce

At Coverforce Aughtersons, we are proud to support your walk for a world without type 1 diabetes. As part of our commitment to giving back, we’re matching your donation to help accelerate life-changing T1D research and support those living with the condition.

$27.81

Samantha Diakoloukas

You go girl 💪💪💪

$26.38

Wesley Sproat

Biggest (smallest) supporter!

$26.38

Sophia Trajcevski

$26.38

Jack Murphy

$26.38

Chloe Whyte

Great job Soph 🙌

$26.38

Campbells

$22.58

Will

$22.58

Sally Witchell

Great effort Sophie x

$22.58

Anonymous

$21.10

Michelle Ferey

$11.65

Rachel Campbell

Love you Soph!

$11.65

Coverforce Aughtersons Pty Ltd T/as Coverforce

At Coverforce Aughtersons, we are proud to support your walk for a world without type 1 diabetes. As part of our commitment to giving back, we’re matching your donation to help accelerate life-changing T1D research and support those living with the condition.

$11.65

Sophia

Go Sophie 🥳🥳🥳🥳

$11.65

Coverforce Aughtersons Pty Ltd T/as Coverforce

At Coverforce Aughtersons, we are proud to support your walk for a world without type 1 diabetes. As part of our commitment to giving back, we’re matching your donation to help accelerate life-changing T1D research and support those living with the condition.

$10.55

Megan