Let me start by saying that I am truly humbled by the amount of support and encouragement I have received ever since I started Type 3 Apparel a few months back. My goal was simply to create a means of bringing awareness to the diabetes epidemic and raise funds to donate to research… all while making attractive clothing that people wouldn’t mind wearing on a daily basis. I never knew just how many people this concept would touch and how their stories of struggles and triumphs would bless me in return.

Being parents of a diabetic daughter, my wife and I often feel a bit alone and misunderstood amongst our friends, family and general community. There is always the temptation to believe that no one truly knows the emotional, spiritual and sometimes physical toll caring for a diabetic child takes on us. However, through the response we have received in emails, Facebook groups, tweets and at diabetes awareness events, we have learned a greater truth… we are not alone. We have heard from diabetics that tell us about spouses, parents or friends who have saved their lives during extreme lows. We have heard from parents that share the same fears and stresses over trying to keep consistent glucose levels in their children. We have heard from people who joined the medical field as Endocrinologists or Diabetic Nurse Educators because a loved one suffered with diabetes.

NOW WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU…

If you are a diabetic (Type 1 or Type 2), we would like to hear of a person in your life that has supported you in all that the diabetic lifestyle entails. Tell us about a loved one who has been with you during your “Highs & Lows”, so to speak. It can be the parent who managed your diabetes during your childhood. It can be a spouse who makes sure you have enough snacks on you before a long commute. It can be a medical professional who has invested their sincere effort to help you live a healthy lifestyle. It can even be a roommate or friend you have chewed out because you were grumpy during a low.  My wife and I will review your stories and select 2 to be posted on this blog and on our Facebook page (facebook.com/type3apparel). If selected, you AND the “Type 3” loved one mentioned in your email will also receive a free t-shirt or hoodie of your choice from Type3Apparel.com. And here go the rules.

• PLEASE SEND YOUR STORIES TO TYPE3APPAREL@GMAIL.COM
• IF SELECTED, WE WILL NOTIFY YOU VIA EMAIL
• PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR STORIES TO US BEFORE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6th, 2012
• WE ARE TRUSTING YOU TO TELL US TRUE STORIES, NOT SOME MADE UP FABLE. JUST KNOW THAT IF YOU DO SUBMIT A LIE TO WIN A SHIRT, YOUR SHIRT WILL CATCH ON FIRE THE MOMENT YOU PUT IT ON. OR AT LEAST YOUR PANTS WILL.

On behalf of my wife, myself and my little T1 hero of a daughter, I would like to thank you all again for the support of our vision. Spread the word, buy some gear and hug a diabetic when you get a chance. Unless their sugar is low… then give them their space. Or a cookie. :)

God Bless,

Gabriel

Type 3 Apparel

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