Jack Murray is batting 1,000 in his fight against Type 1 Diabetes - with a little help from his friends.
The nine-year-old, entering Grade 5 at St. Philomena Catholic Elementary School was diagnosed with the illness in January 2024. And while it may have given some kids and families pause to consider what's possible, Jack and his parents Stephanie and Bryan, are determined to show that Type 1 diabetes (formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes) may change lives, but it doesn't limit them.
After Jack's diagnosis, his family jumped in to learn more about Type 1 diabetes, connecting with the organization Breakthrough T1D Canada for help and support. They missed last year's walk due to a vacation last summer, but the family wanted to do something to support the organization supporting their son.
Jack is an avid baseball player and is a member of the Fort Erie 10U Canons rep team, playing third base and occasionally a pitcher.
"But Jack really loves hitting," said Stephanie.
And so came about the idea of 1,000 Hits for T1D.
Jack wanted to do his own hit-a-thon, but his coach had a better idea: Involve the entire team and see how many hits they could get for the cause.
One team. One diamond. One pitching machine. One thousand pitches, representing the 1,000 injections Jack received in the first year of his diagnosis.
Last year, the team raised $4,000 for T1D research in their event. The fundraiser was so successful, they did it again in late August and hit another Grand Slam.
Congratulations to Jack and his team, who have raised nearly $10,000 in the past two years. We're all very proud of you!
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