My story

hello all, my name is Laura ... I am 31 and mum to my amzing daughter who is nearly 12, she makes my life complete everyday. 

But this page and this journey im on is for my sister kerryn who is 33 and for the last 10 years has had the awful illness M.E!! for those of you that do not know the illness or don't understand it, or have heard rumours that it is all in the mind.. please take a moment to share my story from a loved ones side.

My sister first returned home from doing an Art degree in 1999, this was not by choice but due to the start of this illness that at this point we knew nothing about, all I knew as her sister was my incredible.. VERY TALENTED, full of life sister was now spending everyday in bed, wanting quiet and suffering terrible panic attacks. She suffered constant pains and getting through her day was minute by minute, not knowing what the day would hold.

After months of suffering and more doctors appointments that i care to remember, she finally saw a specialist and was diagnosed with M.E, at this point all we could do was research the illness and deal with the fate that she had been blown... I just wish everyone that questions this illness would read about it or ask us and not make the comments that to this day hurt and haunt our family. 

Please let me tell you, as her sister we have been through alot over the years and this made us even closer and the love you share with a sister is not one easily explained, but for me there are no words. i can't sum up what an incredible person she is. So let me tell you.. when she lays in bed hour after hour in pain and feeling not even half of the person she used to be, or when im helping her to the toilet or bathing her... or giving her a cuddle while she crys, because what more can I do.. I then Think running this Marathon, yes it's going to be tough, yes I ache all over and yes  it will take me hours im sure. But if by doing that and by making her proud and if by some miracle enough people might start to care about this illness, then could we find a cure..then I could have my sister back??

I get very few days where my sister can come out with us as a family and far to often it's in a wheelchair, but on those rare days I get to see her smile through the pain and when she is with my daughter I get to see her pretend she has no pain and will sit and talk for hours with her. Then I can also smile and pretend im ok. The truth is, there is not one minute of one day im ok.. she is my big sister and I am watching her life pass her by and it breaks my heart. I feel bad when I can do things she can't, my heart aches everytime im somewhere she's not, because we have always been two and far too often im now one.

I know with all my heart that what I am doing is going to be worth every second, and even if it still takes time to find a cure, I will know that i have done all I can to help. 

I ask you all if you know me or if you don't... If you could sponser me any amount, grateful is not even enough of a word. I thank you in advance and I will run for each and every one of you that sponser me.

To my sister Kerryn.. I would like to dedicate this page to you, and one day when your well, we will look back on this and smile together. You are so loved xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

 

 

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IiME

IiME

Charity Registration No. 1114035

Invest in ME has as its objectives to change how myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is perceived and treated in the press, by health departments and by healthcare professionals. We aim to do this by raising funding for biomedical research and improving education about the disease.

Donations 48

Good luck Laura.Thanks for the amazing thing youre doing not only for my amazing friend but for us M.E sufferers.You`re write up was so touching. x

Donation by Dawn Stewart on 21/01/12

£10.00

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Good Luck Laura. Thinking of you both always. Xx

Donation by Tina Findley on 21/01/12

£10.00

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Good luck Laura xxx

Donation by Irene Beck on 21/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck Laura, from the youngest AB sister x

Donation by Katherine Taylor on 21/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Laura, what an amazing and heartfelt plea! Love from the Northern part of the Barbara Robson clan. Lots of love and hugs for your race! xoxoxo

Donation by Gill, Gary & Cameron on 20/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Laura !!

Donation by stephanie reeves on 20/01/12

£10.00

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Good Luck xxx

Donation by Tina Besbeech on 20/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done, Laura, and thank you for doing this. I have ME too. I pray your sister gets better.

Donation by Sally Clarke on 20/01/12

£10.00

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All the best, Laura

Donation by Susan Mackenzie on 19/01/12

£10.00

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Your sister is so lucky to have your love. Bless you both. I wish I could give you more. May there be little wings on your feet as you run!

Donation by belinda tilley on 19/01/12

£10.00

Donation by Anonymous on 19/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Sending you both all my love & support , i have been lucky enough to see the love you have for each other since you were young girls.Love you AB

Donation by Barbara Robson on 19/01/12

£20.00

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Good Luck Laura!!

Donation by Anthony Bazett on 19/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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It's amazing that you're doing this Laura - good luck :)

Donation by Shula, Stu & Abigail on 19/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Happy to donate £1 for every mile, Laura. The love you have for your sister, and her for you is wonderful to see. Good luck.

Donation by Mazz Nicholas on 19/01/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Dear Laura, as Kerryn's friend & fellow sufferer i am doubly grateful you are doing this! I am so happy she has such a wonderful sister <3 xxx

Donation by Claire De Marinis on 19/01/12

£10.00

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£1 for every mile so you better do them all you FF!!!! xxx

Donation by James Illingsworth on 18/01/12

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Thank you Laura for doing this for your sister and all those affected, from the Let's do it for ME team.

Donation by Paul Kayes on 18/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Laura! As another person with M.E. (and a wonderful younger sister) I'm so touched you're doing this. Thank you so much. xx

Donation by Emma Goodson on 18/01/12

£10.00

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Your letter touched my heart, I wish you and your sister all the very best of luck for the future x

Donation by Debbie Heath on 18/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck and what a great cause x

Donation by Melanie Hart on 18/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Laura!! What a wonderful thing to do!!!

Donation by Sara Cahif on 18/01/12

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Hiya Laura, Good Luck :-) x

Donation by Duncan Croucher on 18/01/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£660.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£660.00
  • Gift Aid£116.75

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