Deacon, Daisy and Annie were given an insulin pump, each worth $10,000, to help manage their diabetes.

The funds were raised by the Soggy Bottom Boat Regatta that was held in March.

Deacon’s dad Rob Chenhall thanked everyone who had donated. 

“You don’t realise how much you’re going to change our lives,” he said.  

His mum, Renee, used to monitor his insulin levels 12 times a day, but the pump will do it automatically. 

Deacon also has coeliac disease, autism and epilepsy.  

Youngtown Rotary Club’s Leigh Dyson hoped the boat race would raise enough for one pump, but was blown away when the event raised about $34,000.

“It’s not just for the kids, the diabetes has a big impact on their families as well,” he said.