She has completed a dozen or so Marathons, raising thousands of dollars for research etc. She has been an advocate for those suffering with diabetes in both her community and province. She keeps her brother on his toes who has type 2 diabetes. She volunteers her time for the diabetes and, and the human society in her town. She has held a number of volunteer positions in her province on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association. She was an organizer for a support group in New Westminster and Salmon Arm. She will be torch bearer for the Olympic torch when it comes through her community. Nel Peach is a Diabetes Champion!