My story

Last year I ran the Marathon de Paris and with your help, Paul and I raised over 30k for Crohn's and Colitis UK.  This year we're back and I'll be running the London Marathon whilst Paul has his feet up - again!

But for those of you who are unaware, Paul has suffered from Crohn's for the last 15 years and has had four major operations, although now he is in remission. 

Although anecdotally it was the broken ankle he suffered in a Lotus Elise when he crashed head on with a Lorry at Old St roundabout that prevents him running a marathon, given he has a slightly shorter leg now and he tells me he'd run in a circle.

Crohn's Disease

It affects approximately 60,000 people in the UK, that’s about 1 in 1000

Between 3,000 and 6,000 new cases are diagnosed each year

Research shows that the number of people with Crohn’s Disease has been rising steadily, particularly among young people.

Common symptoms of Crohn’s:

·     Intestinal bleeding

·     Intestinal ulceration

·     Inflammation

·     Nausea

·     Vomiting

·     Diarrhoea

·     Abdominal pain

·     Fever

·     Chronic fatigue

That’s just for starters.  Once the disease really gets going, these are some of the things the patient can look forward to:

·     Bowel obstructions

·     Abscesses

·     Necrotic tissue

·     Ruptured intestines

·     Fistulas (a tunnel between one organ and another, including the skin)

·     Septicaemia

There are over 100 ailments associated with Crohn’s such as osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer, mouth and eye inflammation, gallstones and erythema nodosum (painful inflammation / ulceration of the skin).

So thanks for visiting our new fundraising page.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: NACC gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

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Crohn's and Colitis UK

Crohn's and Colitis UK

Charity Registration No. 1117148 (England & Wales) and SC038632 (Scotland)

Crohn’s and Colitis UK is the new name for The National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (NACC). Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis often start in teenagers and young adults and last a lifetime. The Charity provides support to those affected and raises funds for research into a cure.

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If you dont beat 4hrs i want my money back

Donation by David Jelly on 16/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Natasha , are you mad!!!! I'm not running so here's your triple donation on me.

Donation by Paul Frankel on 16/03/12

£300.00

+ £75.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck David! If Paul decideds to do it we'll triple the donation!!! Tash & Adam Leyens

Donation by Natasha Frankel on 16/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Best of LUCK! :)

Donation by Viktor Broczko on 16/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dave. From your favourite Northern Monkey

Donation by Simon Yarwood on 16/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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I assume you'll be running in 1 of your 3000 pairs of custom made trainers and a face glove for your beard maybe....for streamlining?

Donation by Phil Bond on 16/03/12

£54.00

+ £13.50 Gift Aid

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T+2 for you

Donation by Ross Smith on 16/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck

Donation by gary lockyer on 16/03/12

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

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Double money for 3hours 28

Donation by Stephen Ford on 15/03/12

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

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Be well.

Donation by Judah Plotner on 15/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Have fun!

Donation by Katy Thorneycroft on 15/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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All the best to both of you.

Donation by Nicholas Lewis on 15/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Richard Freeman on 15/03/12

Donation by Stuart Klein on 14/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Be LUCKY!

Donation by Rachel Jackson on 14/03/12

£61.00

+ £15.25 Gift Aid

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David, good work! Paul, you just keep standing.....;}

Donation by Alex Collins on 14/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Barry Axiom on 13/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good cause. Well done. I'd say good luck, but it'll just be another weekend training session, right? :)

Donation by Sinclair Bilton on 13/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Mate!!!Why isnt Frankel doing it???

Donation by Dave Cumming on 13/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dave

Donation by Mark Truman on 13/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Enjoy. All the best Dave!

Donation by SH on 12/03/12

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Good luck Dave ... think bodyfat percentage.

Donation by SHAYNE BARGE on 12/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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You a Sooper Hero Mr Dave! ... you GO !!

Donation by Zachary Morgan on 09/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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enjoy the carb loading phase!

Donation by edward marten on 09/03/12

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darn that Frankel ..always gets me . Will have to do Movember again now to get it back . Best of Luck David !

Donation by hugh harvey-kelly on 09/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$22,767.79
  • Offline donations$10,077.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$32,844.78
  • Gift Aid$3,082.34

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