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Twenty-five-year-old Emmanuel West has faced many challenges managing his condition since he was diagnosed with #type1diabetes as a small child, including spells in hospital and missing out on some opportunities because of illness.

But the earliest memory he has of living with diabetes is of the point of diagnosis at the age of three and a half when he was taken to hospital and separated from his parents while doctors investigated what was making him so Ill.

Emmanuel, who lives in East London, says: “I went unconscious, and when I woke up my mum and dad weren't there. I was in the Royal #London Hospital and while I don't remember being ill beforehand, I do remember that feeling of being unconscious and alone in the hospital.”

Armed with the diagnosis and once back home, Emmanuel's parents took charge of his insulin regime for a while, but by the time he went to primary school Emmanuel was handling his injections.

He says: “It's been a struggle at times. Diabetes is hard to stabilise and, for example, when I have a virus, my sugar levels go all over the place. I'm quite a reserved person so although I'm open about my condition when I have to be - with teachers or my employer, etc - I do try to keep it a little bit private as well.

“Early on, I realised that physical activity helped me and for many years I was dedicated to sport with football as my passion.”

Emmanuel’s footballing talents attracted the attention of football club scouts but unfortunately, he was unable to make a key trial date because he was ill or injured.

Again, Emmanuel needed to show strength of character to put the disappointment behind him and in recent years he has found fulfilment in his work as a Building Surveyor. He is currently also studying at University to become a Chartered Surveyor.

Emmanuel is the youngest of six children. His elder brother, Chris, a filmmaker living in East London, has crafted a compelling short film titled ‘The Only Competition.’ This powerful film offers a poignant glimpse into life with diabetes.

The brothers are hoping that Emmanuel’s story will help show other children, teenagers and young adults that you can have diabetes and still thrive. by @mrcwest

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Every brief is a chance to make something better than what was asked for.
This one started as an announcement video. It became a short film.
Roll Boys × Magnum — here’s the process. 🎞️ Strategy, partnership by @cent.creative taken in London, United Kingdom by @mrcwest

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4 months ago

Some bloopers for you guys to enjoy

Behind the scenes of the Roll Boys x Magnum campaign shoot. Creative & produced by @cent.creative 🎥

See you for the final evening of After Hours Bakery - tonight / Saturday 6pm. taken in London, United Kingdom by @mrcwest

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5 months ago

Big night tonight with @rollboysldn. Before we get into the new campaign - in case you missed it, here is the film I made earlier this year by @mrcwest

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Every project starts with a brief. The good ones start with a feeling.
Roll Boys came to me with a simple idea — capture a morning. What I ended up making was something much closer to a short film.
Here’s a look inside the process. 🎞️ taken in London, United Kingdom by @mrcwest

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5 months ago

Timepiece Tuesday | Richard Mille 11-03 taken in London, United Kingdom by @mrcwest

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5 years ago

Timepiece Thursday | Rolex Day-Date Rose Gold taken in London, United Kingdom by @mrcwest

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Throwback to last year, where we shot visuals for a @boholocs campaign. I loved working with the team to create this content.

shout out to the team... @leeglasscock @dabbs_josepho @raymillerdavis @alexusruth one of my favourite shoots last year taken in London, United Kingdom by @mrcwest

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”Audi forward sounds series.”

TBT

Before lockdown, I got to work with @korrie.p and @bss.ldn team to create visuals for @audiuk forward sounds series. taken in London, Unιted Kingdom by @mrcwest

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Can't wait to get back at it!
Shooting for @marinakayeofficial with @thrdsstudio
#shooting #filmmaking #behindthescenes #movi #director #setdesign #setlife taken in London, United Kingdom by @mrcwest

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Snippet from the ‘Twisted session’ I shot for @marinakayeofficial at @thrdsstudio
#sessionmusician #visual #artist #music #twisted #artgallery #setbuild by @mrcwest

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