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Special thanks to:
The Bayshore Foundation for matching contributions made through Diabetes Express at 50%
Simeon's Journey Starts In:
Cycle For Type 1 Tour:
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Vancouver
Where: Mount Seymour Provincial Park, North Vancouver BC
When: Sunday June 1, 2025 (11:00am - 1:30pm)
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Kelowna
Where: Mission Creek Park, Kelowna BC
When: Friday June 6, 2025 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
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Calgary
Where: Bowness Park, Calgary AB
When:Â Sunday June 15, 2025 (12:30pm - 3:00pm)
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Winnipeg
Where: 14 Cambrai Cove, Winnipeg, MB
When: Sunday June 29, 2025 (4:00pm-6:00pm)
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Toronto
Where: Marilyn Bell Park, Toronto ON
When: Saturday July 19, 2025 Â (11:00am-2:00pm)
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Markham
Where: Details and Link To Register Coming Soon
When: July 21, 2025 (Time TBD)
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Charlottetown
Where: Details Coming Soon
When: August 10, 2025 (Time TBD)
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Meet Simeon King
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at 11 years old, and like many others with this condition, I faced the daily challenges of carb counting, insulin management, blood sugar fluctuations, and constant injections. One of the hardest parts, however, was the isolation—feeling like no one truly understood what it was like to live with T1D.
That changed when, after seven years of feeling alone, I attended an I Challenge Diabetes event. Though it lasted only two nights, it transformed my life. For the first time, I connected with others who lived with T1D, people who understood the struggles I faced every day.
On June 1st, 2025, I’ll embark on a cross-Canada cycling journey — from Victoria, BC, to St. John’s, NL — to support I Challenge Diabetes. Every dollar raised will go directly toward covering participation costs so that no one is left behind due to financial barriers.
Simeon's Goals For This Journey
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Raise $100,000 for I Challenge Diabetes
To ensure that anyone with T1D can access these life-changing programs, regardless of financial limitations.
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Spread Awareness for T1D & I Challenge Diabetes
Many people, like me, go years without knowing support exists. By sharing my journey, I hope to connect others with the resources they need.
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Build Community Across Canada
At every stop, I’ll bring people together to create local support networks—so no one has to feel alone in their journey with chronic illnesses.
