By ALENA HIGGINS
QUEENSLAND Firebird Verity Simmons had just two questions for her doctors after being diagnosed with Type One Diabetes.
“I asked, ’can I eat chocolate and can I play netball?’ And they said, ’yes’,“ she recalled.
“I was cool with that.“
This glass half full philosophy is typical of the manner in which the adopted Queenslander attacks every facet of life.
On Sunday 15 February, the talented netball star will visit Toowoomba to meet with children with Type 1 Diabetes and their families as part of a free event sponsored by One Wish One Cure and the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation.
The Diabetes Day Out will take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Hall, 2 Ascot Street, Toowoomba, from 11am to 3pm and will include fun activities, healthy drinks and snacks, netball drills and tips, a barbecue lunch and of course a meet and greet with the Firebird herself.
To RSVP, email onewishonecure@gmail.com or contact Sandra Hurley on 0439 079 164 by 9 February.
