Multisport athlete Emily Wilson and her new friend Jerry the Bear are on their way to Hamilton and you are invited to join them for a special Teddy Bear's Picnic on Sunday at Enderley Park.
Emily is a 26-year-old multisport athlete and avid outdoor enthusiast, who is also a type 1 diabetic.
Jerry is a special teddy bear who, like Emily has type 1 diabetes. Jerry has been specially designed as a comfort and educational tool for kids with type 1 diabetes.
During November, Diabetes NZ will be giving a Jerry the Bear to children aged four to 10 who have been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
He has a number of embroidered patches that link with a smartphone app so that children can feed him, give him insulin and look after his wellbeing, all while learning how to manage their own condition.