My story

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In 1991, at the age of 19, Joe started University in Hull (where he went on to meet Jo), and at the end of the first semester had an epileptic seizure. It took a number of years before this condition was eventually brought under full control by medication.  At this extremely uncertain time, the Epilepsy Society (then the National Society of Epilepsy) was an excellent source of information, advice and support.

 

On Sunday 15 April 2012 Jo will be running the Brighton marathon, and a week later on Sunday 22 April 2012 Joe will be running the London Marathon - 52 miles and 770 yards in the space of a week between us!  We are looking to raise money for the Epilepsy Society as they can only continue their excellent work by securing vital funds to underpin all aspects of their work.

 

As well as Joe, Epilepsy Society has supported people affected by epilepsy since 1892, and in 2012 it celebrates its 120th birthday.

 

Epilepsy Society's vision is a full life for everyone affected by epilepsy, by promoting research, education and public awareness and by delivering specialist medical care and support services.

 

Over 12 decades, Epilepsy Society has made major contributions to the development and improvement of the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, as well as changing society's attitudes towards people with the condition.

 

We both hope you are able to dig deep and donate to an excellent cause.

 

Best.

Joe and Jo x

My charity

Epilepsy Society

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 55

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Good luck Jo - and keep up the grumpiness ! I'm sure it'll help to get through the training...

Donation by Catherine Carey on 14/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Funds raised from Captain Tortue clothes party - thanks to the lovely ladies of Cuckfield

Donation by Maddy Ballantyne on 13/03/12

£125.00

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Hi Jo and Joe Donation made for £1 per mile for each of you to complete the marathon. Good luck and hope the blisters are worth it!! Love P & C xx

Donation by Paul Morris on 12/03/12

£52.00

+ £13.00 Gift Aid

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So totally impressed by the pair of you! Best of luck for 2 amazing, memorable days!

Donation by Jo & Paul Roche on 11/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Brilliant Jo and Joe, well done (busy day)!!!

Donation by Jenny Harrison on 11/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Finally got hold of website from mum and dad and got round to doing this...good luck you two!!

Donation by Tom and Em xx on 09/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Wishing you both loads of luck.

Donation by Melanie, Duncan & Iona Tanner on 01/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck both of you! xx

Donation by Claire Jex on 29/02/12

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What a challenge but sure you will both rise to it! Lots of luck Joe & Jo! Lots of love Carol & Jonxx

Donation by Carolyn Sheldrake on 25/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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I hear you are the front runner...

Donation by John Collett on 24/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Joe & Jo!

Donation by Anonymous on 24/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck to you both ! Lots of Love the Mathews x

Donation by Karen Mathews on 22/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Look forward to seeing you both at the finishing lines. Love

Donation by Mum & Dad on 21/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Are you taking bets on who is the fastest?!*

Donation by Bruce Parsons on 27/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck to you both

Donation by Lesley on 12/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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enjoy!

Donation by Dave Titcomb on 12/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck - much admiration! What a great cause. x

Donation by Julie Broughton on 12/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done to you both for taking on such a challenge that I would only ever dream of achieving. Best Wishes

Donation by Yvonne Rollings on 12/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Fantastic family achievement and worthwhile cause. Hope everything goes well.

Donation by Graham Hetherington on 12/01/12

£10.50

+ £2.63 Gift Aid

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A brilliant cause - wishing both of you lots of luck.

Donation by The team at MHP Health Mandate on 10/01/12

£350.00

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Best of luck, Joe and Jo! Sarah x

Donation by Sarah Winstone on 06/01/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the marathons, I have only ever managed 10KM and know how tough that was. Run forest run!!!

Donation by Chris Jones on 02/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Joe. I recognised you from the running magazine, and I thought you'd done extremely well.

Donation by Richard Patient on 30/12/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done.Good luck.Apologies our donation looks a bit measley amongst your donations so far!

Donation by Katy Bayles on 17/12/11

£10.00

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Hi Joe you're right, this one is close to my heart :)

Donation by Jackie Napier on 15/12/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$2,817.70
  • Offline donations$1,796.64
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$4,614.35
  • Gift Aid$469.93

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