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Koala Oct 11, 2006

G/day. It has been several weeks since I even dropped into TT. The reason is that I have been putting all my effort in creating this big bear. I have places him on my website and I am hoping he sells reasonably quickly. I intend to donated the FULL amount of his sale to research into a possible cure for diabetes 1.  We lost a loved young nephew to diabetes 1 ,almost a year ago so this is just a small way of maybe preventing grief for another family. I have priced him at $725 AUD (approx. $539 US) which I think is very reasonable for a bear of this size and quality, and this includes post/ins Worldwide ( from Australia). Now I hope the photo is attatched....but knowing me and computers it may not be !!
He has armature , a growler, open mouth etc.  Lots of work...but a labour of love.
I would love to hear what you think.
Regards,
Susan

edie Oct 11, 2006

Susan, I think he is marvelous!!!! Good luck with your auction for such a good cause and so sorry to hear you lost your nephew to diabetes.

Carolyn Green Oct 11, 2006

Hi Susan,

Your Bear is really adorable and I wish you all the very best for the auction.
So sorry to hear that you lost your little nephew to diabetes.

Hugs
Carolyn

Koala Oct 11, 2006

Thanks ladies....our loss can not be measured against how his parents and sister feel every day.
I am so excited that I was able to add the photo....my first ever !! So I will try to show the full front which shows the paws..note they are a beige colour not white as they look in my monitor.
Susan

Koala Oct 11, 2006

O.K. back to the drawing board...maybe the second photo was too large
Susan

sarahjane Oct 11, 2006

Fantastic bear Susan and for a great cause...I lost my sister to diabetes related complications 9 years ago...a cure would be great!!!

doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorOct 11, 2006

Oh Susan he is so adorable. What a beautiful bear he is, well done I hope he sell very soon, which I have no doubt that he will. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of you nephew, what a devistating thing to have happened to your family. Hugs all round!  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:
There are so many angels in heaven that should have been with us all today.
Beautiful work. 

Hugs Jane.     

Jellybelly Bears Oct 11, 2006

Susan he is adorable...i have type 1 diabetes...no fun   I'm so sorry about your nephew...and sarah about your sister...this is a shock as from diagnosis they have told me that things like that don't happen!

Susan, do they have a charity specifically for type 1?  So many advances are made towards type 2 and its a shame that we are still lagging behind...i think they keep the cure time at 10 yrs from diagnosis no matter when you are diagnosed!

lots of luck and huge hugs
xx sarah

rufnut Oct 11, 2006

Susan what a lovely bear and great cause.  :hug:

millie Oct 11, 2006

This bear is adorable.  I don't think you will have a problem selling him quickly.  Good luck.

Koala Oct 11, 2006

Thank you everyone. I really do appreciate all your kind words.
Sarahjane I feel for you and the loss of your sister. I lost an older brother almost 23 years ago yet feel that loss every day.
Sarah my nephews parents set up a charity in his name when he died and rather than sending flowers many people gave a donation to the charity. As TG worked with  The Walter & Ilisa Hall Institute which is attatched to the Royal Melbourne Hospital they did research into cancer and Diabetes so the charity in his name is through them. It has been of some comfort to his parents that every few months they are invited into his work and the doctors and those involved discuss how the money is used. In this case it is certainly used for type one diabetes only.
Sarah I certainly didn't want to frighten you. Tg was 34 y.o He was fit and looked after his health. He had ben working at home on his computer and his work place was able to say that it was midnight when he logged off. He had done all the right things, blood test and eaten a meal etc. He went to bed  , they then say he had a rare  reaction in that his blood sugar suddenly dropped with no warning. It caused a massive heart attack.( They found him in bed, his teddy from childhood the only one with him)
His mother and sister , both diabetics  have since had further tests and it seems that they also can suddenly drop their blood sugar , despite regular testing and careful diet. So they now wear a small pump with a needle into their tummy which delivers insulin as needed 24 hours a day. ( not much fun for a hard working young Mum...his sister) If only the specialist that TG attended had suggested this for him.
Tg has several uncles and aunts with diabetes type one but their condition is more easily managed so this can happen, but is rare. Please don't let this frighten you but do talk to your doctor.
Sorry for such a long reply .
Susan

Jellybelly Bears Oct 12, 2006

Hi Susan...I am so sorry...I have tears as I read your nephews story as I know how hard it is to do your best and try so hard...i feel so sad for your whole family and my prayers are with you all...I'm so glad that this charity was set up...there is never enough research and if they can learn more about insulin reactions...i hope they do..the pump is certainly the better option, but its not a pleasant idea is it!  I'm sorry that it took this tragedy to realise that his sister and mum need it too.

No, sorry to sound like i was scared...I would rather be aware of things and know, than not...and I'm sorry if my concern took away from your donation...my main worry is for my own niece and nephew.  we are riddled with auto immune illnesses in our family, and i don't want them to get anything! I know that they will probably never cure my diabetes unless with a transplant, but for them...and other kids who may get it...i just hope they find a cure...

thanks so much for writing to me, I really appreciate it and send you big hugs  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Koala Oct 12, 2006

Sarah your concern didn't take away from my very small effort to make a donation to the charity. Don't ever think that a cure won't come in your lifetime , there are some very dedicated people much smarter than I who feel that there is real hope.
Your family sounds like my husband's. He is the only one of five children/now adults who do not suffer this disease. However, he didn't missout...he got remated arthritis ( another immune disease)..now is remission.
Take care and thank you again for your concern.
Susan