Jack’s Story

Jack Dowding was a fun loving 20 years old who died following complications to his Type 1 diabetes

Jack touched the hearts of everyone he met.

Jack went to nursery and secondary school at St Marys college in Bitterne Southampton and then on to Tauntons college also in Southampton.

Jack loved all sports but his two big loves were Southampton Football Club and Darts , he followed his club home and away and also attended many PDC darts events around the UK .He worked part time at Marks and Spencer in Hedge End Southampton in the food department.

He had time for everyone and instantly made friends with anyone he met. Jack would go out of his way to help anyone he could.

Jack was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes from the age of 12 and never complained even at times when it was difficult for him.

The website is dedicated to the memory of Jack and aims to raise funds to continue the research to one day find a cure.

Jack's story