A month after moving back home to Canada after living in Hawaii, my 14 year old son, Connor, was diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes. Not only did he just start at a new school where he didn’t know anyone, he was the only student in the school with the disease. He could have let this affect him greatly however, his outlook has been unbelievably positive. On Connor’s second day in the hospital a wonderful coincidence occured as he was visited by Scott Duntan, a National Recognized surfing sensation from Hawaii who travels the world spreading hope for kids recently diagnosed. Scott wrote an article about his visit and my son has helped spread the word ever since.

Connor says it was a good thing he came down with Diabetes because it has taught him the value of healthy eating and he actually feels better than he ever has due to his new healthier lifestyle and eating habits.

Even after Connors goals of joining the Canadian Armed Forces were crushed due to his diagnosis, he remains positive and has redirected his focus to other similar careers with the RCMP or National Guard.