Diabetes SA chosen as President’s Charity – By Tim White

Society President explains why Diabetes SA is such a worthy charity to support

TIM WHITE, PRESIDENT, LAW SOCIETY OF SA

Iam delighted to welcome Diabetes SA as the President's Charity for 2020

Each year, the President of the Law Society selects a charity partner and this year’s President Tim White said that Diabetes SA was a charity that was close to his heart.

Mr White has an immediate family member who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over 40 years ago and has firsthand seen the impact the condition can have on a person and their family.

“It was an obvious choice to choose Diabetes SA as this year’s charity partner,” Mr White said.

“I have always wanted to give back to this organisation in some way and this provided the perfect opportunity. I’m really looking forward forward to seeing the two organisations work closely together this year.”

Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people in Australia and impacts people of all ages.

As someone who is passionate about health and fitness, Mr White is keen to spread the message about the importance of a healthy lifestyle to reducing the risk of complications, as well as the numerous other benefits of physical activity.

“My family life, personal life, and

Former nurse and St John Ambulance volunteer Rita Handley was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1987. Read her story at www.diabetessa.com.au/Web/Media/Story/Rita

working life have benefitted immensely from regular exercise, and I have even been fortunate enough to run in 13 marathons, Mr White said. “Hopefully I have another few left in me!”

Mr White said he hoped that by partnering with Diabetes SA it can further assist lawyers in being aware of the importance of balancing their busy and stressful lives with some exercise and healthy activities, including healthy eating. “Being a lawyer involves long hours of being at your desk and basically being inactive,” he said.

Hopefully partnering with Diabetes SA will encourage lawyers to maintain a regular exercise regime and a healthy diet, which will go a long way in minimising the chances of being diagnosed with diabetes.

The Law Society and Diabetes SA will run a number of initiatives this year to raise funds and awareness for the important charity.

“We hope the profession can come out and support these initiatives,” Mr White said.

“We are very excited about the year ahead and encouraging lawyers to improve their health and wellbeing.” B

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