Jo Christopher is fundraising for Lancashire & South Cumbria K P A

Jo's London Marathon 2012 Challenge

Virgin London Marathon 2012

on 22/04/2012

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Raising money for Lancashire & South Cumbria K P A

Charity Registration No. 702650

provide financial help and support for kidney patients and their families

Page owner

Jo Christopher

Raised: 38%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £380.00

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I am 'running' (I use the term very loosely) the Virgin London Marathon. I am going to be raising money on behalf of the Lancashire Kidney Patients Association, who have been absolutely wonderful in supporting my cousin Eustace and his family. Here are a few words from him.....

'My initiation into the kidney world came 28 years ago at the age of 30 when I was diagnosed as having end stage renal failure. Basically without starting dialysis almost immediately I wouldn`t have survived the month. dialysis is a life saver but is an unnatural assault on the body. When your kidneys are working they work 24 hours a day filtering out the toxins from your body. Dialysis filters out these poisons 3 times a week for 4 hours at a time so as you can imagine it is a very aggressive but necessary treatment. I was on dialysis for 3 and half years when i was lucky enough to have a kidney transplant. This lasted 10 years and I made the most of the freedom it gave me. When this transplant failed, I returned to dialysis. After 6 years of dialysis, I got the call to say a kidney match had again become available. Unfortunately, this transplant was plagued with problems from the start and I was back on dialysis again within 2 years. I have now been back on dialysis for 6 years.

Kidney failure is a condition, which always stays with you. A transplant is the best treatment but offers no guarantees. I have had to live my life around my illness and make the most of the days when I feel reasonably well.

The Kidney association is made up of a group of people who volunteer their time and energy for the benefit of kidney patients. They hold information days for people who are identified as pre-dialysis to try to prepare them for the future - information is power. They organise social events for kidney patients including their families and carers. They represent kidney patients in politics to ensure that their needs in the health service are heard. They also have local support groups and a dedicated help line. Fundraising is an important on on-going process to keep the association running.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please, if you are able to, help me to help this wonderful charity and donate now.

	Congratulations Jo, well done! x Donation by Alyson Byron on 09/05/12	£5.00 + £1.25 Gift Aid
	Well done Jo - just where do you get all the energy from??? Donation by Susan Wilkinson on 07/05/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Well done, fantastic achievement Jo x Donation by David Miller-Lawson on 02/05/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Well done Jo! What an achievement! See you soon. Love Debi, Simon, Isabelle and Eleanor xxx Donation by Debi Peers on 25/04/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Well done Jo - you are brill ! Lots of Love Tracy, Nick and Thomas xxx Donation by Tracy Light on 25/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Well done Jo. Love Karen and Chris Donation by karen marshall on 24/04/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Well done! Gill (from yoga) Donation by Gillian Edgar on 23/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Well done Jo! We knew you could do it! You deserve a well earned rest now.....but knowing you, you're already planning the next 10k!!! Donation by Jill , Michael and Norma on 23/04/12	£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid
	Jo, what a fantastic achievement.! Congratulations Love Sue and family.x.x. Donation by Susan Debrabander on 23/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Donation by Viv Burns on 21/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	You've been so committed to your training you deserve to do well. Enjoy! xxx Donation by Carron Lane on 21/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Jo, enjoy the day I will be doing a slow 10k :) Donation by Karen Burgess on 20/04/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Have a great time. Donation by Kate Saville on 20/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Go girl go............xxxxxxxxxx Donation by Sharon Mackellar on 20/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good luck on Sunday - hope to see you AND your medal on Monday evening. Donation by Christine Pechey (Yoga!) on 19/04/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Angela (Yoga) on 18/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Well done Jo! Keep running! Donation by Alison Horsfield on 16/04/12
	Best of luck in the marathon, Donation by Richard Bacon on 10/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	good luck Jo !!!!! you'll be brilliant xxxxx Donation by Annette Fairclough on 05/04/12	£5.00 + £1.25 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jo!!....A worthy very challenge for a very worthy cause!! Donation by Dave Harrison on 04/04/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Jo keep up the good work you are amazingx Bridie Donation by Bridie Dillon on 04/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jo have a good run and enjoy! xx Ann Donation by Ann Robinson on 03/04/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good luck :)))))) Donation by Urel Brown on 29/03/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Hi Jo Hope all goes well on the day, well done for giving it a go! Donation by Margaret McGrory on 28/03/12	£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jo, will be supporting you from Southampton xx Donation by Anonymous on 27/03/12	£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid