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Dear Friend

I have now completed my challenge to shave my hair off to raise awareness and funds for Endometriosis.  Thank you All so very much for your very generous donations.  They are much appreciated.  I must say, I can feel the wind blowing over my head now so may take a few of you up on the offer of a hat!   I thank you all again.  Blessings, Kam.

 

Dear Friend
 
You may or may not be aware of my poor health earlier this year which resulted in surgery. 
 
After being in chronic lower abdominal pain for 7 months, in January, I finally agreed to see my GP, who at the time prescribed me antibiotics to clear an infection-if there was one.  The pain was so terrible that I could not sit comfortably for long periods of time, I felt exhausted and very unwell.
 
I consulted with a Gynaecologist who confirmed I had a cyst formed in an Ovary and had Endometriosis in my abdomen.
 
I am fortunate to have private healthcare and an excellent Gynaecologist who recommended and performed surgery asap.  I followed this up with complimentary therapies.
 
Endometriosis, the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK, affecting more than 2 million women in the UK, is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb (uterus) grows in other parts of the body (mainly in the abdominal cavity).  The tissue responds to a woman's hormonal cycle which causes the endometriosis to grow.  However, unlike a period, it remains within the body, where it bleeds and forms lesions, blood filled cysts, and scar tissue (adhesions).  This  can cause chronic debilitating pain, infertility and can lead to other medical problems which have a massive impact on women's quality of life.
 
Unfortunately, awareness and understanding of the condition is very low, even amongst healthcare professionals, and it can take a shocking 11 years for women to get an accurate diagnosis.  There is no known cause of endometriosis and no known cure.
 
Therefore to raise money and awareness for Endometriosis UK, at mid-day on Wednesday 28 July I am having my hair shaved off.  Yes.  You may have noticed how long my hair is and I have been growing it for this just cause.  See the pic!
 
I ask you to be generous and dig deep to support this worthy cause so they can use every penny raised to continue to offer vital, free support to women with endometriosis.
 
My target is £1000.00 which I intend to exceed and will provide evidence for all to see I completed my challenge. 
 
Thanking you in anticipation.
 
Blessings
 
Kam Birdee
 

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Endometriosis UK

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Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating disease affecting 1.5 million women in the UK. The condition can drastically impact on quality of life - physically, mentally, personally and financially. Endometriosis UK is the leading UK charity providing support and information.

Donations 84

Well done Kam, you are amazing! x

Donation by Steve Light on 01/03/13

£4.89

+ £1.22 Gift Aid

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Thanks ever so for your good samaritan behaviour at Notting Hill. Greatly appreciated. And well done you xx look great

Donation by Claire Driver on 06/09/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Wot's worth more a BIRDIE in the hand or one without a bush. Well done Kam!

Donation by PAUL SHORT on 03/09/10

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Well done Kam!

Donation by Raquel D Solomon on 02/09/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Well Done Kam - Looking Good! Duncan

Donation by Duncan Berry on 25/08/10

£50.00

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Well done on your fundraising Kam.

Donation by Anita+Stuart Blacklock, Future Lettings on 24/08/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Well done Chick, like the new look :) x x

Donation by Maria Willis on 24/08/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done mate, I think i's a good look! Much Love Vx

Donation by Vanessa Moulding on 17/08/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done Kam - suits you x

Donation by Marie Paramor on 10/08/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done Kam!

Donation by Kevin Butler on 10/08/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done Kam, your new style suits you. Love

Donation by Caroline Gray on 10/08/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done you!

Donation by Kate Stone on 10/08/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done Kam, lookin good.

Donation by Dan Rackham on 10/08/10

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Good on yer Kam.............. Martin A

Donation by Martin Armitage on 04/08/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done Kam x

Donation by Janine on 04/08/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Very stylish cut! Top effort Kam!

Donation by John Burns on 03/08/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Donation by marcus hudson on 03/08/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Wow Sis, you just need to get a nose ring, wear black lipstick and paint your nails black and no one will mess with you! It suits you. Lots of love

Donation by Uzma Mustafa on 03/08/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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WOW Kam - you look fab! Very courageous and such a worthy cause too.

Donation by Sarah-Lucy Ward on 02/08/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Kam A fantastic cause and an amazing personal journey. x

Donation by karen bear on 01/08/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Great effort Kam!

Donation by Colin Maber on 31/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well done on all the money you've raised. It suits you, you look great xx

Donation by Helen Pettipher on 30/07/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Well Done Kam, the new hair style suits you!

Donation by Caroline Postings on 30/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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As the singer with the same hair cut as you once sang 'Nothing compares to you!' Well done!

Donation by Richard Dobbs on 30/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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You look stunning! Fairplay darling, you rock ... Much love,light and many blessings

Donation by LouLou Palmer of Essential Awareness on 30/07/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,379.89
  • Offline donations£305.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,684.89
  • Gift Aid£346.73

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