I'm fundraising for a great cause!
On 21 November 2026, I'll be riding in the Breakthrough T1D One Ride through the Barossa Valley to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research.
This ride is personal. I'm riding for my son, Jacob, who has lived with type 1 diabetes since he was just 2 years old. For over a decade, our family has experienced the daily challenges that come with managing this relentless 24/7 condition. Every day brings countless decisions, constant vigilance, and the hope that one day there will be a cure.
That's why I'm supporting Breakthrough T1D, the world's leading funder of type 1 diabetes research. Every dollar raised helps drive breakthroughs that improve lives and bring us closer to a future without type 1 diabetes.
Please consider donating and helping me ride for Jacob, and for everyone living with type 1 diabetes. Thank you for your support. ā¤ļø
My Achievements
Created a Page
Uploaded profile pic
Shared on social
Increased fundraising goal
Reached fundraising goal
Thank you to my Sponsors
$106.75
Janice Paton
$106.75
Julian Paterson
Good luck
$104.35
Warren Brownlee
$100
Gillian Hebden
$100
Liz Petchey
We shall be cheering you on every mile of the way Proud of you x
$85.39
Yee-wen
Go Gillian! Such a great cause. Wishing you an awesome ride! š“āļøā¤ļø
$55.95
Susan Hebden
Good luck Gillian. I know you'll smash it. Im so very proud of you.
$55.95
Andrew Douglas
You’re amazing
$55.95
Lisa Falch
$55.95
Suzie
Good on you š
$55.95
Nicole Bechtold
$55.95
Jorge Ferreira
All the best Gillian!!!
$55.95
Alana G
I love that you’re doing this ride Gill. Best of luck!
$55.95
Kate
You are such a great advocate not only for Jacob, but for everyone who is living with type 1 diabetes. Super proud of you and lucky to call you my friend x
$55.95
Claire
Go girl xxx
$50
Terence Saw
All the best Gillian and David, and stay safe
$50
Bec
Amazing! šš¼
$50
Nora Parazso
Good luck! :-)
$50
The Greenhorns
$50
Rebecca And Stanley
We are looking forward to seeing you smash this goal while raising awareness for T1D!
$50
Anonymous Matched Giving Partner 2026
We're proud to support your ride for a world without type 1 diabetes.
$50
Dwayne Brooks
Well done Gill!
$50
Anonymous Matched Giving Partner 2026
We're proud to support your ride for a world without type 1 diabetes.
$45.30
Erin Tester
ā¤ļø
$39.93
Sarah Hough
Meaningful cause, go Gill!
$28.81
Todd Miels
$28.81
Wood Family
You guys are such incredible role models. Jacob is so loved and lucky to have you as his Mum.
$28.81
O'reillys
Go Gill and Jacob! Amazing family, great cause xx
$28.81
Luis Zamora
$28.81
Sina
$28.81
Amanda H
Great work for a great cause x
$28.81
Rod And Mel
$28.81
Tam Mayfield
Love you! ā¤ļø
$28.81
Anonymous Matched Giving Partner 2026
We're proud to support your ride for a world without type 1 diabetes.
$28.81
Mearah Bernard
you do amazing on this ride! Jacob is such a strong person and personally he inspires me to be as resilient and strong as him! (don't tell him I said that)
$28.81
Anonymous Matched Giving Partner 2026
We're proud to support your ride for a world without type 1 diabetes.
$28.81
June Braendler
Inspirational Gill!
$25
Kellie Thomson
$23.81
Elgindi
š¤š¤š¤š¤
$23.81
Alicia
$23.81
Anonymous Matched Giving Partner 2026
We're proud to support your ride for a world without type 1 diabetes.
$10
All the best