Diabetes Week is well underway, and as part of our coverage we asked our readers to send us any stories about diabetes that they have. One of our readers, Nigel Hay, forward us a story of true inspiration. A story that shows the true brilliance of human nature. That even someone with an important and serious illness like Type 1 Diabetes can still follow their dreams.
The Story is about Stephen Steele and how his determination to follow his dream, despite being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, led to new guidelines in the hiring of pilots with this condition. Despite the fact he was told he would never fly again, he battle on and finally won the right to fly. You can read the full story here at www.peoplewithdiabetes.ca
It’s stories like this that should be told, should be widely made available, because it provides people with inspiration. It shows that if you want something bad enough, you can still achieve your goals. Determination and commitment can carry you to where you want to go. Whether you have diabetes or any other illness, Captain Steele is living proof that no dream is unreachable.