Support Sari-Elle Raise Money For The Australian Lions Diabetic Alert Dogs
Sari-Elle pictured with her running training partner, Monty.
Recently returned from conquering the Everest Base Camp Marathon, where she placed third foreign female and raised over $126,0000 for the life-changing work of the Australian Lions Foundation, Sari-Elle Kraemer has already committed herself to another run.
“In the lead up to World Diabetes Day on 14th November, I wanted to do something to raise awareness of the Australian Lions Diabetic Alert Dogs,” Ms Kraemer said.
“Most people know of Australian Lions Hearing Dogs (since 1980, Australian Lions Hearing Dogs [ALD] have provided assistance dogs to many hundreds of Australians free of charge) but don’t yet know about the new Medical Alert Dog program.
“While the concept of training dogs for medical conditions is not exclusive to ALHD, the organisation is providing these dogs free of charge to Australians in need.
“I think that’s pretty amazing which is why I’ve decided to fundraise.” Over 120,000 Australians currently live with Type 1 Diabetes, and each year 580 Aussies die from the disease.
Diabetic Alert Dogs have the potential to save the lives of people living with Type 1 Diabetes and drastically improve their quality of life.
Australian Lions Diabetic Alert Dogs alert their owner by touching them with one paw when their blood glucose levels (BGLs) are outside a specific target range, prompting them to check their BGL and treat accordingly.
“These dogs are little superheroes in not alerting low blood sugar levels as well as retrieving hypokits to treat a low or high glucose event and seeking assistance in emergency either through alerting another household member or impressively pressing an alert button to call emergency services if their owner falls unconscious when they are home alone,” Ms Kraemer said.
“I love dogs and making a difference so supporting Australians Lions Hearing Dogs is a no brainer for me. “
Ms Kraemer aims to run one percent of Australia’s circumference (257.6 kms) in 39 hours.
In the lead up to World Diabetes Day on November 14, Australian Lions Hearing Dogs is inviting supporters to collectively lap the map of Australia ten times to raise awareness of, and funds for the Australian Lions Diabetic Alert Dog program, providing Assistance Dogs to people with Type 1 Diabetes, at no cost.
“I am setting myself an epic challenge of attempting to run one percent of Australia’s map over one weekend,” Ms Kraemer said.
“On 5th October (and hopefully 6th October as well), I will be participating in Sydney’s Backyard Ultra event where runners must run the same 6.7 km loop on the hour every hour until there is only one person standing.
“I am attempting to run for 39 hours and clock up over 257.6 kms. “This challenge is going to be tough but I’m looking forward to challenging myself for the wonderful cause.
“If any locals want to come down to St Ives Showground and support me, I’d love to see you there.
“I’ll be at the start line on the hour every hour to hydrate, refuel and start my next lap.
“I am going to attempt to run for 39 hours and am asking people to sponsor a lap for $257 or a kilometre for $37.”
For more information and to make a donation, visit https://fundraise.lionshearingdogs.com.au/fundraisers/sari-elle.
If each lap is sponsored, Ms Kraemer will raise over $10,000 for the life-changing work of the Australian Lions Medical Alert Dog program.
Ms Kraemer encouraged people to get behind Australian Lions Hearing Dogs Lap the Map challenge.
“Anyone can get involved as an individual or a team,” Ms Kraemer said. “Clock up kilometres through running, walking, biking or even swimming and helps us spread awareness and help support Australians living with Type 1 Diabetes.
“Each dollar raised through Lap the Map will support the Lions Medical Alert Dog program to ensure Diabetic Alert Dogs can be provided free-of-charge to more Australians in need.”
Visit https://fundraise.lionshearingdogs.com.au/event/lap-the-map/home for more information and to sign up.
IMAGE: Sari-Elle Kraemer conquers the Everest Base Camp Marathon.
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