A mother will make a leap of faith to thank doctors who cared for her young son after his diabetes diagnosis.

Eastern Daily Press: Jodie Miller from North Lopham, near Diss, is skydiving to thank staff at West Suffolk Hospital who have cared for her son, Mason, who has type 1 diabetes. Picture: Jodie MillerJodie Miller from North Lopham, near Diss, is skydiving to thank staff at West Suffolk Hospital who have cared for her son, Mason, who has type 1 diabetes. Picture: Jodie Miller (Image: Archant)

Jodie Miller from North Lopham, near Diss, is attempting to raise £1,000 for Diabetes UK prior to taking on a skydive at Ellough Airfield.

The 27-year-old’s five-year-old son, Mason, suffers with type 1 diabetes, meaning his body does not produce enough insulin and he must receive four injections per day.

Eastern Daily Press: Jodie Miller from North Lopham, near Diss, is skydiving to thank staff at West Suffolk Hospital who have cared for her son, Mason, who has type 1 diabetes. Picture: Jodie MillerJodie Miller from North Lopham, near Diss, is skydiving to thank staff at West Suffolk Hospital who have cared for her son, Mason, who has type 1 diabetes. Picture: Jodie Miller (Image: Archant)

Having already amassed almost £750 in donations, the mother-of-two will show her appreciation for staff at West Suffolk Hospital once she has reached her fundraising goal.

“When Mason was diagnosed I was all over the place,” said Miss Miller. “In a way I felt like I’d been pushed out of a plane - and now I’m choosing to do it!

Eastern Daily Press: Jodie Miller from North Lopham, near Diss, is skydiving to thank staff at West Suffolk Hospital who have cared for her son, Mason, who has type 1 diabetes. Picture: Jodie MillerJodie Miller from North Lopham, near Diss, is skydiving to thank staff at West Suffolk Hospital who have cared for her son, Mason, who has type 1 diabetes. Picture: Jodie Miller (Image: Archant)

“Without the hospital’s diabetes team I would not be able to look after Mason properly. It feels like they are a part of my family, in the sense they are always there for us.”

Eastern Daily Press: Jodie Miller from North Lopham, near Diss, is skydiving to thank staff at West Suffolk Hospital who have cared for her son, Mason, who has type 1 diabetes. Picture: Jodie MillerJodie Miller from North Lopham, near Diss, is skydiving to thank staff at West Suffolk Hospital who have cared for her son, Mason, who has type 1 diabetes. Picture: Jodie Miller (Image: Archant)