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Brad's running the Edinburgh Marathon 2012 for the Epilepsy Society
Event: Edinburgh Marathon 2012 - Full Marathon on 27/05/2012
£893.00 raised of £750.00 target
47 donations
My Target:
£750.00
£893.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Brad-Holman
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My story
At the age of just 8 months Meghan had, what doctors believed to be, a febrile convulsion. This occurs when babies are unable to regulate their temperature and have a seizure due to overheating. Having never experienced anything like this before with my 2 older children I ran out of the house with Meghan in my arms shouting 'Help' to passers by. That was the first moment that I thought I would loose my daughter.
The seizures continued which led to many visits to the hospital. Meghan had various tests, brain scans and blood taken on many,many occasions until she was finally referred to the Epilepsy Department.
At 18 months old she began taking medication twice a day. On the positive side this changed the length and intensity of her seizures with them becoming less violent, but on the other side, as with all medicines, there were side effects. Meghan suffered from stomach cramps and continues to this day to be ever thirsty.
As Meghan grows her medication increases and now at the age of nearly 3 she is able to communicate how she feels a little more. Epilepsy is like someone has pressed the 'pause' for a little while, as the last thing that Meghan was doing before the seizure occurred is the first thing that she mentions when she comes around!
The family have learned to live with Meghan's condition too, especially her twin brother who takes it upon himself to wipe her mouth with a tissue during a seizure. Her 10 year old brother immediately watches the time, as fits that last over 5 minutes require a trip to the hospital; and her 7 year old sister helps to move Meghan into a safe and comfortable position. We don't panic and we certainly don't treat Meghan any differently to the other children as there could be the tendency to wrap her in cotton wool!
Everyone who knows and loves Meghan is very understanding of her condition. The support that we have received throughout Meghan's life and the 41 seizures she's had to date cannot be measured or praised enough. The Epilepsy Nurse even visited Meghan's preschool, where she and her twin brother attend one morning a week, to set up a care plan for her.
Every single seizure has been different and they can occur at any moment, in any situation and at any location. The one consistent factor is the Epilepsy Society. This is why I will run 26 miles on May 27th as appreciation for all that the Epilepsy Society do for us and thousands of other families in our situation.
Thank you for helping me to do this for my daughter.
By Brad and Eve Holman.
Please click on the video in the gallery to view the life of Meghan so far.
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My charity
Epilepsy Society
Charity Registration No. 206186
We conduct world class medical research projects. We diagnose and treat thousands of people with epilepsy every year. We do this and much more. We are the UK’s national medical epilepsy charity. With Epilepsy Society, you don’t have to deal with epilepsy alone.
Donations 47
Well done Brad! A tremendous achievement for such a worthwhile cause. Sarah, TJ and Dec
Donation by Sarah Traviss on 04/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done Brad we knew you could do it!!!, So Sorry its late but better late than never.
Donation by Bev Brand on 01/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done Brad,
Donation by Vicky & Joe Avery on 30/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Sorry it's late but hope it all went well. You must be very proud of yourself. Lots of love Janey and Neil x
Donation by Janey Schreiber on 30/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
So sorry we're late with this. Hope it went well & wasn't too hot. Gorgeous video. Beautiful little girl! Love to you & your family H, M, O & A x
Donation by Helen Boddy on 27/05/12
All the very best, Brad, take care with the heat and drink enough, but not too much. All best wishes for Meghan
Donation by Sue Wright on 27/05/12
£5.00
Good luck on Sunday. We are all thinking of you. Take care :)
Donation by love from Aunty B and Mag xxxxxxxxxx on 26/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck to you
Donation by from Michelle Green on 26/05/12
£3.00
+ £0.75 Gift Aid
Hope you don't get sunburnt!! Good luck Brad Love from Helen, Paul, Thomas and William xx
Donation by Helen Marshall on 26/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good luck to you Brad :)
Donation by from Harry Palmer & family on 26/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
KEEP RUNNING!! GOOD LUCK!! Love from Amy Holmes
Donation by Anonymous on 26/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Its such a good cause. Good luck Love from Alison Kirk-Alton
Donation by Anonymous on 26/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck to you on the big day from Kathy and Pete Newman
Donation by Anonymous on 26/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck x
Donation by kianne rollinson on 26/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
All the very best and hope its not too hot!!
Donation by Helen Barley on 25/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done Brad,your effort is really worth it enjoy love HLen&martin xx
Donation by Helen Holman on 25/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by janet reynolds on 24/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
I do hope it goes well, i'll be with you in spirit, love Diana.
Donation by Diana Holman on 21/05/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
All the very best to you all. Good luck Brad. Thinking of you all. Lots of love ,Sally and Richard.xx
Donation by Sally Baker on 21/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Go Brad! Good luck with your run. Lots of love to you all, from Alice & the boys. xxx
Donation by Alice Tarry on 18/05/12
£20.00
Keep on running Brad from Sue at the Post Office.
Donation by Sue Buss on 16/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Brad.
Donation by The Hodsons & Rachels Interiors on 08/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck on your run.
Donation by joshua hutchings on 07/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
All the best for your run Brad and for your daughter.
Donation by Pat & Eddie Jones on 29/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck,
Donation by Les on 29/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£893.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£893.00
- Gift Aid£177.00
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