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A multisport tour of New Zealand for Diabetes Action Month

Introducing Jerry's Tour

Emily Wilson is a 26-year-old multisport athlete and avid outdoor enthusiast from Wanaka who also has type one diabetes. Emily is the current International Diabetes Federation Young Leader for New Zealand, and describes herself as a fun-loving, determined person, who wants to grow  and improve herself through new experiences.

Teaching, facilitating and organising events for youth for the last 7 years, Emily is passionate about health, travelling and empowering young people to be the best they can be.
In November 2017, Emily begins a multisport tour the entire length of New Zealand, that's top to bottom, with an interactive type 1 teddy bear called Jerry.

Keen to come meet us?

Emily and Jerry will be making their way

down the country in November 2017

Click on map and zoom in for detailed information.

November 09, 2017

Auckland-Rainbows End Event

Diabetes Youth Auckland are having their annual youth event at Rainbow's End and you are invited!. Come join in on the fun! A chance to meet Jerry and hear about his adventures down the country with Emily. 

November 11, 2017

Hamilton-Jerry's Teddy Bear Picnic

Come join us for a picnic! In association with Diabetes Youth Waikato, we will be hosting a family picnic from 11.30-2.30pm, Sunday the 12th of November at Enderley Park in Hamilton. Bring your teddies, friends and a plate to share. There will be a BBQ, games, a bouncy castle and a chance to meet Jerry and hear about his adventures down the country with Emily. 

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