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Cat was diagnosed with Lupus in August 2011.  Lupus is an autoimmune disease which essentially means that the body is allergic to itself.  Instead of  white cells fighting infection and foreign bodies, they attack the joints which leaves them very swollen and very painful. The patient also can suffer severe fatigue, which leaves them without any energy and very very tired, when in that state, life can quite literally pass you by.  Lupus is a very debilitating disease and unfortunately, a life threating disease.

However, running and various other sports is what keeps Cat spured on.  She had planned after her diagnosis to quit running, 'but if I do that, I am allowing Lupus to beat me.  I may have Lupus, but it doesnt have me.  Running is no longer about getting that Personal Best, its about starting and finishing a race, concentrating on that aspect of running allows me, for that moment, beat lupus!'

Cat and her friend Michael both won a spot to run for Lupus UK in the Virgin London Marathon 2013.  Michael is an experienced marathon runner having run the London 2yrs ago.  Cat, on the other hand has never ran a marathon.  This is not only an honour to gain a much wanted space in the marathon, but also a personal acheivement.

Lupus UK provides so much support to Lupus patients, they have been a god send to Cat, and this is why she want to give back, and bring her running shoes out of retirement.

Along with supporting patients, they also help with funding to research this disease, unfortunately, there is not enough known about the illness, we dont know why it strikes certain people (90% female between the ages of 15-55) and unfortunately, the disease is, at present, incurable.  With funds hopefully, one day, we will be able to hear that there is a cure for Lupus, and not another life lost. 

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'So please dig deep and donate as much as you can for this wonderful charity that has done so much for me and my fellow 'lupie' patients. Thank you'.  xx

 

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Just over a week to go until our big day!!! Michael and I both have our race numbers now, I am 41891 and Michael is 41909 you can follow our progress on the London Marathon website on the day, thanks again for your support x

09/04/13 14:10

Thank you everyone for your unwavering support, in under 12 wks we will be running 26.2 miles around London. Its been difficult for Cat as she has been in a bad flare for 18wks. Its been tough but hopefully she is coming into remission and back on schedule :)

31/01/13 21:20

Michael and I did an interview with our local paper, we are proud of the exposure we are giving to this illness and the charity. http://www.highland-news.co.uk/News/Inverness-lupus-sufferer-takes-on-London-Marathon-challenge-18092012.htm

20/09/12 13:32

Again thanks to everyone that has sponsored so far, pls keep sharing our page. Day 1 of Cat's training started today, Michael is an expert marathon runner while Cat is an intermediate runner, she started the marathon training plan today, just over 2 miles in 25mins

08/08/12 13:24

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, please keep sharing our link with your family and friends. You can also donate via text, by texting TVLM74 £1 (or any amount) to 70070

02/08/12 17:05

My Teams

My company

Network Rail
Network Rail

My charity

LUPUS UK

LUPUS UK

Charity Registration No. 1051610, SC039682

LUPUS UK is the only National Charity which supports people with the immune system illness Lupus. We have a number of groups throughout the UK and support over 5,000 members through these groups. We also provide funding for medical research into this life threatening and debilitating illness.

Donations 117

Donation by Anonymous on 14/05/13

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Well done to you both, from all The Ferguson's

Donation by Fiona Ferguson on 30/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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To Catt and Michael Well done both of you - we were tracking you with the kids. Geoff and Agnes (Monster in law).

Donation by Agnes Gardiner on 28/04/13

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Well done you! Love Fiona, Scot, Ellie, Michael and Halle x x

Donation by Fiona Thomson on 25/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 22/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jill MacLeod on 22/04/13

£24.00

+ £6.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Chris and janette Sutton on 21/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Pam Nicoll on 21/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Carol Turner on 20/04/13

$20.00

Donation by Jacqueline Macina on 20/04/13

£25.13

+ £6.28 Gift Aid

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Good luck for tomorrow! xx

Donation by Mhairi & Alan Smith on 20/04/13

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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good luck xxx

Donation by shirley hynan on 20/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck xx

Donation by Rhoda Macarthur on 20/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 20/04/13

£5.00

Donation by Lena Sutherland on 20/04/13

$15.00

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Go do it Wonder Woman xx

Donation by Ruth Macdonald on 20/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck for Sun Tina. Hope you enjoy the whole experience.

Donation by Denise Harrold on 19/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck xx

Donation by Sonya Robertson on 19/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Loads of spoons being sent your way Cat. Best of luck to you xxx

Donation by Sharon Jamieson on 19/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck bud, and no stopping in pubs enroute x

Donation by Allan Law on 19/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 19/04/13

£10.00

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Cath, wishing you lots of luck and sending all my weekends spoons to help you along. We are all really proud of you :D -----0 ------0

Donation by amanda Crewe on 19/04/13

£10.00

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Good luck Tina and Michael, an inspiration to us all xx

Donation by Debby and Callum x on 19/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Teana, respect for taking on such a challenge :-) enjoy it at the end! Xx

Donation by MARK DAVIDSON on 18/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Audrey Kellacher on 18/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,322.48
  • Offline donations£695.00
  • Text donations£131.00
  • Total raised£2,148.48
  • Gift Aid£271.53

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