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Bal's page
£2,030.00 raised of £2,000.00 target
41 donations
My Target:
£2,000.00
£2,030.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats (LEJOG) in 14 days on 18 August 2010 for CoreCharity
LEJOG Route
1 (18 Aug) - Land's End to Wadebridge
2 (19 Aug) - Wadebridge to South Molton
3 (20 Aug) - South Molton to Cheddar
4 (21 Aug) - Cheddar to English Bicknor
5 (22 Aug) - English Bicknor to Much Wenlock
6 (23 Aug) - Much Wenlock to Bucklow Hill
7 (24 Aug) - Bucklow Hill to Slaidburn
8 (25 Aug) - Slaidburn to Kirkoswald
9 (26 Aug) - Kirkoswald to Ettrick
10 (27 Aug) - Ettrick to Drum
11 (28 Aug) - Drum to Spittal of Glenshee
12 (29 Aug) - Spittal of Glenshee to Dava
13 (30 Aug) - Dava to Bonar Bridge
14 (31 Aug) - Bonar Bridge to John O'Groats
I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) about 10 years ago. At first it was frightening being told that this condition was chronic, I could spend the rest of my life with embarrassing symptoms and, worst of all, I was susceptible to colon cancer, and the condition was hereditary. How would I cope, what impact would this have on my children, on my job and my financial security? After experimenting with a variety of UC drugs, it became very clear to me that this condition really was chronic and the only cure was to have my colon removed. No matter how scared I was personally, I knew that I had to put on a brave face for my children; the only thing worse than this diagnosis was seeing my children worry about me. After living with it for about three years I decided to work with the medics to come up with a management plan. I needed a plan to manage the daily medication, food, exercise and my social life. Firstly, I identified the drugs that would stabilise my condition and then concentrated on reducing the dosage of drugs with the worst side effects. This led me to experiment with herbal remedies, worm based treatments and even de-stressing strategies. With food, I soon realised that the safest option was to cook from basics at home and to avoid all foods that caused a flare (aggravation of the condition). I totally removed foods like sugar, citric drinks and tomatoes from my diet during a flare and then only consumed them in moderate portions otherwise. I also learnt to accelerate my recovery by living on a liquid diet to rest my colon. I used to love running but I had to replace that with walking and cycling. As for my social life, I was never one for a night out on the town but the odd night out proved challenging and I soon replaced that with visiting family and friends at their homes.
Ten years down the road, I have a fairly normal life. My children are grown up, and I haven’t taken a day off sick with UC for few years now. I have learnt to manage my medication, food, work, stress and social life. I set myself challenges within the boundaries. I am one of the fortunate people who has been able to manage my UC rather than let the UC manage me. Last year I did the Wainwright’s Coast to Coast, 192 miles walking the breath of the country. This year the challenge is to cycle the length of the country, on my old mountain bike, approximately 1000 miles, Land’s End to John O’Groats. This challenge is about making people aware of Ulcerative Colitis and those who have been diagnosed aware that there is life after the diagnosis. In the process, I also hope to raise money for research to find a cure for UC.
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My charity
Core - Fighting gut and liver disease
Charity Registration No. 1137029
Core is the only charity in the UK funding research into the whole range of gut and liver diseases. Core also provides expert information for sufferers, their family and friends. Core also aims to increase the knowledge of the symptoms of digestive disorders and urge those experiencing those symptoms to seek a swift diagnosis
Donations 41
Donation by David Pedley on 14/09/10
£50.00
Well done. Great effort. What is the challenge for next year!
Donation by Peter Collinson on 06/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Congratulations! What a massive effort. Hope you are now having a well deserved rest.
Donation by Kath Stroud on 02/09/10
£40.00
+ £11.28 Gift Aid
Good luck Bal, by the time this goes in you are so nearly there! Martin and Nicky
Donation by Martin Brook on 30/08/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good luck Bal!
Donation by Chris Allan on 27/08/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Wa! Wa! Dhi-eh...Tu kithe hai.. Good-luck...Puth.. I Pray for 'a safe Journey home'...XXX
Donation by Swarn Kaur on 26/08/10
£20.00
I couldn't catch up with u... here's your Rakhi donation... Good-luck!! Sis....From:Brother
Donation by Rajinder Singh on 25/08/10
£20.00
Good Luck, I am very impressed!!!
Donation by Ian Wilson on 23/08/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
The mind and body might fail you but a strong Spirit and determination will get you through the day.
Donation by Sunil Singh Goraya on 21/08/10
£10.00
Believe in Yourself... Have Faith in Your Abilities... and remember the reason WHY you are out there and we are not... Love u loads Sis...x.X.x
Donation by Rani Ji on 20/08/10
£25.00
I'm impressed that your Asda bike has already carried you through Cornwall! Enjoy the rest of your trip - I'm sure you'll have a great time.
Donation by Steve Lancaster on 20/08/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Go!! Massi Ji... If anyone can do this, its you (: Good luck..xxx...
Donation by Sonia Goraya on 20/08/10
£10.00
Best of luck! Hope the weather is great for your travels. Look forward to some good stories!
Donation by Bill Cronin on 16/08/10
£30.00
Very best of luck with the ride Bal
Donation by Martin Wright on 16/08/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
All the best in overcoming the challenge.
Donation by Srini Sundaram on 16/08/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Hi Bal, you are as 'mad as a hatter', but good luck with your adventure!
Donation by Mark Goodhind on 16/08/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good luck Bal. You should start at John O'Groats though, as it is all downhill going that direction.
Donation by Stephen Curran on 13/08/10
£10.00
Good luck Bal - I hope you enjoy the challenge!
Donation by Matt on 13/08/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Good Luck Bal...Watch those Devon lanes! David & Liz
Donation by David Waine on 13/08/10
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
Bal, to cycle that far is nothing less than heroic. To get £50 out of Hutson-Smith is a miracle. Good luck and good on yer!
Donation by Chris Stevens on 12/08/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Good Luck - I admire your concept of taking a holiday!
Donation by Iain James on 12/08/10
£50.00
Go Bal!!
Donation by Richard Douglas on 11/08/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Give us a wave when you cruise past Bristol.
Donation by Jim Hewitt on 10/08/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck.
Donation by Greg Smart on 10/08/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck!!!
Donation by Phil Webster on 10/08/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£940.00
- Offline donations£1,090.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£2,030.00
- Gift Aid£179.10
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