My story

Hi Everyone,

I'm running the Connemarathon on April 1st 2012 (What a date!), and I'd like your help to raise money for IBD research, a cause which I feel very strongly about. I've set the target at £250, but let's aim to do better than that :)

Two conditions fall under the heading of IBD also known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease. These conditions are Crohn's disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). These conditons are life long and debilitating.

According to www.getgutsy.ie both conditions are similar but affect different parts of the digestive tract. UC affects the inner lining of the large intestine while Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. IBD is where the immune system attacks the intestinal tissue whereby a patient’s intestines can become chronically inflamed and damaged. Symptoms include: abdominal pain, a change in bowel habits, urgent and/or bloody diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, extreme tiredness, nausea/vomiting, fever, rectal bleeding.

They are also more common than people realise, IBD affects approximately 15,000 people in Ireland, and 5 million people worldwide, but due to the nature of the conditions, it is simply not talked about.

As well as raising money for research into treatments and possibly even a cure for these conditions, I wish to raise awareness of these conditions.

Don't forget to hit the Facebook "Like" button at the top to help spread the word!!!!!!!

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So please dig deep and donate now.

My charity

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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Well done Ivor. Donation from customers of Treasure Bin (and Teresa)

Donation by Treasure Bin on 20/05/12

£35.00

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Donation by Siobhan Geoghegan on 03/04/12

£8.50

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Well done Ivor!

Donation by Kevin Geoghegan on 02/04/12

£5.00

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Well done Ivor, You're an example to us all, don't forget the suncream next time ! Steve & Mary

Donation by Steve & Mary on 01/04/12

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Good luck with the run!

Donation by Trevor Larkin on 31/03/12

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Ivor, wishing you a successful run on Sunday. A great cause ..... x

Donation by joyce thurston on 30/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Nora Geoghegan on 30/03/12

£10.00

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Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. You have been so generous, it wouldn't feel right not to give too :)

Donation by Ivor Geoghegan on 30/03/12

£20.00

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As promised. Good luck!

Donation by Matt Doyle (AKA @adhdoyle) on 30/03/12

£20.00

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Best of luck Ivor! You'll do great :)

Donation by Antoinette Geoghegan on 29/03/12

£20.00

Donation by Charles Murray on 28/03/12

£20.00

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My sister has Crohn's - thank you for picking this oft-forgotten disease to help treat.

Donation by Megan on 26/03/12

£5.00

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huge luck, keep it country!

Donation by chris o'dowd on 26/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Ivor, great cause :)

Donation by Anonymous on 26/03/12

£10.00

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From your cousin Frankie Mc Bride in Wicklow! Good luck!

Donation by Nancy Falkow on 25/03/12

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Well done!! And good luck :)

Donation by Clara Mannion on 22/03/12

£20.00

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Donation by Conor Geoghegan on 20/03/12

£8.50

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Best of Luck Ivor!!

Donation by Grace Walsh on 20/03/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 20/03/12

£5.00

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A wonderful thing to do! good luck x

Donation by Lee-anne Jenkins on 09/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Teresa McCauley on 26/02/12

£20.00

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Best of luck Ivor..rather you than me running it ;) A great cause though

Donation by Anonymous on 23/02/12

£15.00

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Good luck ivor

Donation by Anonymous on 21/02/12

£10.00

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Good luck.

Donation by Anonymous on 21/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Ivor!!!...and best of luck! x

Donation by Anonymous on 04/02/12

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£423.50
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£423.50
  • Gift Aid£18.75

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