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You may, or may not, know that I suffer from an inherited metabolic disorder called Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency.   Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency is a rare blood disorder that belongs to a group of disorders in which the red blood cells (erythrocytes) are defective and are not "sphere-shaped” (Nonspherocytic Hemolytic Anaemia). PKD is characterised by a deficiency of an enzyme known as pyruvate kinase.  There are two types of pyruvate kinase, a liver type and an erythrocyte type. PKD is caused by a defect in the PK gene which codes for both types of pyruvate kinase. PKD can be hereditary or acquired.   The severity of this disorder varies; treatment depends greatly on the individual .  Some cases may be mild and will therefore require no treatment whereas more severe cases will require treatment such as blood transfusion and removal of the spleen (splenectomy).  I have required blood transfusions in the past and when I was six I had a splenectomy.  Consequently I am on medication for life.

Climb (Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Disorders) is committed to fighting metabolic diseases through research, awareness and support.  It is the 's only dedicated organisation to provide advice, information and support on over 730 metabolic diseases to children, young adults, families, carers and professionals.  There are over 20,000 families affected in the over 39,000 throughout Europe and over 70,000 in the .

I will be running the Great Scottish Run 10K (my 1st ever 10K!) in on the 6 September 2009 and have decided to raise money for Climb.

All donations will be gratefully received.

Kevin

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Well done. Donation by Harry and Alison on 20/09/09

 
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Well done Kevin - now you have a target to beat next time!! Donation by Alistair Brown on 11/09/09

 
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Donation by John McCall on 07/09/09

 
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Well done Kevin! Donation by Katy McKie on 07/09/09

 
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Well done Kev!! And for a very worthy cause! xx Donation by Catherine on 07/09/09

 
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Well done hope it's not to painful in the morning xxx Donation by Carole O'Hare on 06/09/09

 
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Fantastic! You've already reached your target. Hope it stayd dry and have a great time. Donation by Karen McGregor on 04/09/09

 
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Good Luck Kevin! You can do it! x Donation by Karen Smith on 01/09/09

 
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see you Sunday Donation by Dad and Mum on 01/09/09

 
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You'll do just fine Kevin. Hope you enjoy the race! (They're usually much more fun than the training, honest!) Donation by Michael Pugh on 29/08/09

 
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Go Kev, you'll get the running bug soon. xx Donation by Lorna Byrne on 28/08/09

 
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Go Kev! It'll be a half marathon next! Sx Donation by Susan Byrne on 28/08/09

 
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Best f luck to you Kevin! - We are sure you will do great! :-) xxxxx Donation by Gill + Jon Brown xx on 27/08/09

 
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Good luck with the 10K Kevin. We're sure you'll be great. It's wonderful you are doing this for such a worthy cause. Hope you reach your target (^_^) Donation by Paula & Andrew Osborne on 27/08/09

 
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As long as you don't expect your family to take up jogging!! Donation by Eric Scott on 26/08/09

 
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Good luck Kev Donation by Francis Coia on 25/08/09

 
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Best of luck...rather you than me !! ;) Donation by Anna on 25/08/09

 
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Good luck Kevin!! You will do it no probs. Well done! Donation by Elizabeth Box on 25/08/09

 
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Well done Kev, I'll be there to cheer you on! Donation by Susan Sheridan on 25/08/09

 
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Kev- what happened....when we shared a flat you would never came running....! I'm well impressed. Good luck! Donation by Ali Arnold on 24/08/09

 
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Brilliant! Great idea for your first run - all the best with the training and best o' luck on the day :) Run Kevin.....run...... :) Donation by Scotty on 24/08/09

 
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Go Kev! I'll be in the crowds cheering you on. Mibbes I'll make a massive banner! :o) Donation by Julie Goldie on 24/08/09

 
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What a fantastic thing you are doing! Good luck with the preparations and the run. xx Donation by michelle shaw on 24/08/09

 
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Go Kev go. I expect a time of under an hour!!!! Donation by Diane Henton on 24/08/09

 
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