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.

Please sponsor!

 

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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.

Donations 112

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good cause

Donation by Simon Chitty on 09/03/12

£150.00

+ £37.50 Gift Aid

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Break a leg!

Donation by Ron Avni on 09/03/12

£100.00

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All the best

Donation by Steven Adcock on 09/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Once again, a superb cause....best of luck.

Donation by Jamie Lee on 09/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Allez David! wish you all the Luck :)

Donation by Sarah RAHNI on 09/03/12

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All the best, its great to see you putting in the effort for a good cause.

Donation by kenneth ikpase on 09/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Very impressive effort once again David. Hope you smash last years time !! xx

Donation by ENGY on 06/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Go for it David. You are running for a great cause.

Donation by KAY GREVESON on 06/03/12

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Keep running and good Luck!

Donation by Ling Lee on 04/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by emma horseman on 02/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Be lucky

Donation by Nigel Bowman on 02/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dave

Donation by Mark Ambrose on 02/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Paris,London in the Spring.Who said that you were image conscious??!! What about the Canvey Island marathon next time! Well done and best of luck.

Donation by James Simpson on 02/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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You look like such a lovely couple. I'm glad I live in a time where you can be so open and proud. This is the civil partnership list, isn't it?

Donation by Nick Varker on 01/03/12

£75.00

+ £18.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 29/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Run Run Run

Donation by Good luck , Dibble on 29/02/12

£50.00

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Good luck!!!

Donation by Robin Thorne on 29/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Best wishes.

Donation by Steve Harris on 28/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good fortune Mr.Luck. Take it easy Frankie!!!

Donation by David Brown on 28/02/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Glen Pattison on 28/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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well done David, glad one of you is fit enough to run

Donation by Mark Frankel on 28/02/12

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

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Good effort! let me know if you need some tips on how to get faster :P

Donation by Zoe Karkaletsos on 28/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck

Donation by Neil Miller on 28/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Top effort...good luck!

Donation by Vince Spenceley on 28/02/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by omar saad on 28/02/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£14,930.00
  • Offline donations£6,608.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£21,538.00
  • Gift Aid£2,021.25

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