My story

Thanks for reading!

As some of you will know, my brother, Peter got a very rare 'one in a million' illness called 'Good Pastures Syndrone', or 'Anti-GBM Disease' in January last year. This caused his kidneys to stop functioning, he spent nearly 2 months in hospital after being sped to The Kidney Unit one evening, with the blues and twos going at 110 mph (Peter confirmed this with the ambulance driver!). He had emergency dialysis, numerous blood transfusions, visits by curious medical students 'studying' his rare case, many stories of interesting wardmates and since then he has been having dialysis 3 times a week in Brighton Hospital, having to get up at 5.30am to get there in time for the 4 hour morning sessions. AND an incredibly tricky 1 litre a day fluid restiction...thats including gravy, tea, ice cream, water in veggies, water, beer, whatever fluid he has to be accounted for and monitored. It is a continuous learning curve... and Peter has been hospitalised by a pint of Guiness on St Patricks Day ... and a packet of crisps a few weeks a go! TOO much POtassium in both. So without the Sussex Kidney Unit- peter would not be with us today - which is why I am attempting to get my legs around the Brighton Marathon to raise fulsds for it via the Friends of Brighton and Hove Hospitals.... Their Nurses, Doctors and Dialysis Machines are incredible! Thanks so much for your support xxx Clare xxxx

My updates 1

A MASSIVE THANK YOU for all the generous donations&messages of support&encouragement!WOW!Peter is next to me as I write this, on Dialysis in the Kidney Unit&we are both extremely happy about the funds raised as are the lovely staff here:-)FinishTime 4:33 photos soon to prove it!x

19/04/12 10:05

My charity

Friends Of Brighton & Hove Hospitals

Friends Of Brighton & Hove Hospitals

Charity Registration No. 209414

Friends of Brighton & Hove Hospitals fundraise to provide innovative new equipment as well as patient comforts. Your donation will support BSUH patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (including ICU and MASU), Sussex Eye Hospital and in health facilities across Brighton, Hove and Newhaven.

Donations 55

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well done clarence!!!! 4hrs 33mins is an awesome time for your first marathon, you are a running machine! :)

Donation by peter Harding on 15/04/12

£100.00

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Fantastic effort, Clare - well done!

Donation by Andrew and Anna Oliver on 15/04/12

£24.00

+ £6.00 Gift Aid

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Go Clare!!!

Donation by Timothy perkins on 15/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Clare. Good luck wishes from all of the Cragg family Paul, Jean, Alice, Bea & Phil, Staff xx

Donation by Cragg Family on 15/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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We are so proud of you. Good luck today. We are with you all the way.....in spirit that is!

Donation by Steve and Mary Williamson on 15/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Go Clarabelle!!! You can do it!!! xxxxXXXX Eliza and Mickle sending you positive vibes!!

Donation by ELIZA HARDING on 14/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Very best of luck Clare!

Donation by Mike Mullis on 14/04/12

£20.00

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Mum and I wish you good running tomorrow, we'll look out for you at the 12 mile stage to cheer you on! Lots of love Dad xxxxxxxxxx

Donation by David Harding on 14/04/12

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!!!!!You're amazing :)

Donation by hannah morley on 14/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Claaaareeeeey!! Xxxxxxxx

Donation by neil gokani on 14/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Deborah Wilcox on 14/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Clarey!

Donation by ella macfadyen on 14/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck and well done Love Monty and Amanda

Donation by Monty Worssam on 14/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Clare!!! We'll be thinking of you!! xxx xxx

Donation by Susie and Sarah Williamson on 14/04/12

£10.00

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Good luck tomorrow Clare - we're sure you'll do fine despite the short legs....! Love Teresa and Chris

Donation by Christopher Smith on 14/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck - keep running. Stella and Mark

Donation by Stella and Mark Benson on 14/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Dear Clare, You are running as I donate! Hope it all goes well, a fantastic effort. You are a wonderful sister. Lots of love

Donation by Catherine and Jamie Fairbairn on 14/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck! Love Jen and James xxx

Donation by James Steggles on 14/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck with the marathon Clare! Start real slow and enjoy it knowing you're raising money for such a good cause. Ravenna + Ben x

Donation by Ravenna Brown on 14/04/12

£24.00

+ £6.00 Gift Aid

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Hi Clare, Good Luck i'm sure you'll do a champion effort! x

Donation by Richard Harding on 14/04/12

£5.00

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Good luck on Sunday!

Donation by Charles Burnett on 14/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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What an amazing challenge – good luck!! from all of us, Noa, Will and Ben

Donation by Noa Lachman on 14/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of Luck with your run!

Donation by Kat on 14/04/12

£20.00

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Good Luck Clare

Donation by James Braxton on 14/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Clare, with love Rose

Donation by Rose Harding on 14/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,876.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,876.00
  • Gift Aid£409.00

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