GOING FOR platinum

Recipient of two Kellion Victory Medals – silver and gold – Larry Mervin is just three years away from his Platinum Medal, representing living with type 1 diabetes for 70 years. And there’s no stopping this senior.

“In the early days, I was told by many well-meaning people that I wouldn’t be around in three years,” recalls Larry, who was diagnosed at the age of 10. “Diagnosed with diabetes, you’re dead in three years. Which was absolute rubbish.”

Growing up, Larry was very active, and this continued well into adulthood – playing sport every chance