Coatbridge's Martin Higgins and Kirkintilloch man Colin Rodger have family members who live with type 1 diabetes.
A grunge and rock fan from Coatbridge has turned his love of music and passion for Seattle rock band Pearl Jam into a movement whose mission is to raise awareness about diabetes.
"At some of their concerts they have acknowledged how we have helped some people in need of a little help in life. Members connect online and get together in person to talk, listen to, play and celebrate music - but with a difference. While Pearl Jam has not played in Scotland since 2000, the US band is performing in Manchester this month and to mark the occasion, as well as a decade of fundraising, Colin and Martin are hosting a charity pre-party event in the English city ahead of their idol’s concert later that evening.
"The pre-show event is shaping up to be a fantastic afternoon and the perfect preparation and warm up for the concert in the evening. If Eddie manages along, that’d be the icing on the cake.”
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