Hi, my name is Julie Fore and I am now 58 years old.
You have heard the saying “Three things to do before I’m 30,40 50” etc?Well here are the three things that I shouldn’t, but will do, before I’m 60, together with the reasons why I shouldn’t do them!
I completed my first task on 21st May 2011 in North Wales, see video.
This year, 2012, I am undertaking the second task........
Run the Wilmslow Half Marathon (Sunday March 25th 2012)
Reason not to do it: Apart from the obvious age factor, until November of 2010, I hadn’t done any running whatsoever in my adult life. The reason this is being kept until year two is to allow me to get in some training. I am currently running twice a week in order to reach the requisite goal for this year.
Third and final thing to do (in 2013, my 60th year, date and venue yet to be arranged)
Ski down a mountain side
Reason not to do it: I hate the cold wet snow for one thing and as a child, when my two sisters were out enjoying sledging down the slopes near our home in North Manchester, I would be inside trying to keep warm!! The other reason, obviously is the height factor and having to ride up in a chair lift, before I even attempt the descent!
So, to my chosen charity:-
THE NEURO ASSOCIATION
Neurofibromatosis or as it is commonly known NF1/NF2, or not so commonly known, as whenever I mention this condition to people the majority have never heard of it.
"Neurofibromatosis" is a term that encompasses at least two distinct, hereditary disorders caused by abnormality in a gene.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is the more common disorder, affecting about 1 in 4,000 people throughout the world. NF1 is characterized by developmental changes in the nervous system, skin, bones, and other tissues. Its most distinctive features are multiple benign, soft tumours called neurofibromas and patches of skin pigmentation called café-au-lait spots. NF1 can also affect nerves throughout the body, including in the brain and spinal cord.
Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) affects about 1 in 40,000 people and is characterized by the appearance of tumours of the hearing and balance nerve, called vestibular schwannomas, as well as other tumours of the nervous system.
Both NF1 and NF2 are genetically determined disorders, meaning all affected members of a family have the same form of NF. It is possible that other types of NF exist, but this has not yet been firmly established.
Although this condition is a genetic condition which is hereditary it can also be developed by what is known as a misspelt gene in a person whose family haven’t had any history of the condition.
The Neuro Foundation do a fantastic job raising funds by organising Family Fun days, sponsored walks runs to name but a few. I would urge you to visit the Foundation’s website at http://www.nfauk.org to obtain further information on the condition and indeed the work undertaken by the foundation.
I gave you above the Three reasons why I shouldn’t do the Three things, but here is the ONE reason why I definitely should.
This charity is especially close to my heart, as an immediate member of my family is affected by NF1. With the continued help and support of our consultant Dr Susan Huson, who is an active member of the Neuro Foundation, and her team, we have as a family, been able to understand and cope with the situation more readily than if we didn’t have their advice and backing to rely on.
Please therefore help me to put something back by sponsoring me in my three “to do’s” and passing this email on to as many of your friends as possible.
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