Edward Dalton planned to meet his daughter at the end of her marathon in Dublin.

The 76 year old was the inspiration for Karen Taylor to join Team Diabetes as a marathon runner and fundraiser.

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Dalton died before the race from complications related to Type 2 diabetes.

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Her fatherB次元官网网址檚 fate was one Taylor wanted to avoid.

A few years ago, Taylor was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and weighed 220 lbs.

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A threat from her doctor to put her on medication to regulate her blood sugar gave Taylor the push she needed.

SheB次元官网网址檚 since lost 80 pounds and participated in five full or half marathons in locations around the world as a member of Team Diabetes to raise money for the Canadian Diabetes Association.

By the time her next race in Reykjavik, Iceland, is over Taylor will have reached a fundraising total of $30,000 since 2006. SheB次元官网网址檚 also inspired many friends and family members to join her.

Anyone can join the team as a runner or walker and so far 15 people in B.C. have registered to go to Reykjavik.

It involves fundraising an amount of money the Canadian Diabetes Association wishes not to publicize. Participation also comes with a free flight to the marathon location, four nights accommodation and race entry free, drawn from the donations raised.

Taylor admits itB次元官网网址檚 an aspect of the campaign she gets questioned about a lot.

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Team Diabetes co-ordinator, Lindsay OB次元官网网址橠onnell assures the majority of funds raised through this program go to support the national charityB次元官网网址檚 programs. Specific numbers, however arenB次元官网网址檛 available.

Contact teamdiabetes.ca to donate.