My story

As some of you may be aware our Mum was diagnosed with diverticular disease over three years ago.

Following her first 13 hour operation my brother and I were told by the surgeon that he feared for our Mums life whilst he was operating on her. It wasn’t until then that we realised the severity of Mums illness. Two years on, another operation later Mum is still not back to her optimum health. She has one more operation to go through and we can only hope that she can then get her life back on track. 

Mum has been fantastic through it all and has somehow managed to keep positive and remain smiling.

There have been many times when we have felt helpless; all I wanted to do was take away the pain and worry that Mum was experiencing. Unfortunately I couldn’t. As a way of showing my love for Mum and my gratitude to the surgeons and nurses that saved her life I decided I would run the London Marathon. I have chosen the charity 'Core' who research gut and liver disease. I hope the money I raise will be used to carry out research on diverticular disease.   

Mum might have not been here to celebrate this New Years Eve (as shown in the photo above) if it wasn’t for the research this charity carries out and therefore I hold them close to my heart.   

I have got to raise £4,000.00 in addition to training which is a mammoth task. At the moment I can just about run 10k so the training starts today and hopefully the fund raising will too. 

Every penny counts and I would be grateful if you could help me reach this target and would like to thank-you in advance for your generosity.

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My charity

Core - Fighting gut and liver disease

Core - Fighting gut and liver disease

Charity Registration No. 1137029

Core is the only charity in the UK funding research into the whole range of gut and liver diseases. Core also provides expert information for sufferers, their family and friends. Core also aims to increase the knowledge of the symptoms of digestive disorders and urge those experiencing those symptoms to seek a swift diagnosis

Donations 58

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Good luck Loren! Hope it goes well - will be thinking of you. Xxx

Donation by Amanda Stevenson on 21/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck from all at Admac!

Donation by Paul Dwelly on 18/04/12

£50.00

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Good Luck Loren xxxx

Donation by April Da Silva Santos on 17/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Amy Gill on 15/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 10/04/12

£1.00

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If you don't come in at 1st place I want a refund xxx

Donation by Amelia Moore on 08/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Go for it girl, you can do it!! xx

Donation by Michelle Vale on 08/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Sorry wont be there to cheer you on but i'll be thinking of you whilst laying round the pool in Vegas! :) Liz x

Donation by Liz Wilding on 05/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Loren we will be there to cheer you on xx

Donation by Lynn Lillywhite on 30/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Loren, you can do it! Much love xx

Donation by Charlie T on 26/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Well done and good luck Loren, this is such a good cause!! I'll see you later in the gym, keep up the good work xxx

Donation by Charlie Donaghy on 26/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Loren. Keep going with your knee exercises.

Donation by George Michaelides on 04/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Fantastic aim Loren for a great purpose. Good luck. Love to your Mum. Sheila Ward xxx

Donation by Sheila Ward on 20/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Wow Loren I didnt know you were doing the Marathon. I'll be there and give you a big cheer! Good luck, what a beautiful thing to do xxxx

Donation by Christina Watson on 15/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck on your run Loren. You're doing a fab thing for a great cause. Very admirable! Love Gill Kevin Tom & Ruby xxxx

Donation by Gill Moloney on 14/02/12

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Good luck on your run! We know you will do great x x x

Donation by The Murray's on 12/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck on the Big Day Loren!! I'm sure you'll do great! Hope to see you, so we can cheer eachother on!! :-) X your mummy must be very proud xxxx

Donation by Marie Burling on 09/02/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Enjoy the 'run' and the training,

Donation by Mike Wilton on 02/02/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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RUN LOREN RUN!!! Your doing brilliant, keep it up!!! All the best & good luck my lovely x x x x x

Donation by Cassie Thake on 02/02/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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So proud of you Loren! It will be fantastic acheivement for such a special and personal charity. Good luck! xx

Donation by Lauren Reynolds on 01/02/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Loren! Hope you're training is going well. I bet your mum is very proud xxx

Donation by Ashleigh and Izabelle on 01/02/12

£10.00

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Hey Loren...good luck!!!!! Hope you have the Rocky soundtrack on your ipod and a few steroids on stand by :) All the best from Australia xxxx

Donation by Amy Gray on 31/01/12

£20.00

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Best of luck Loren. Hope the training is going well and you reach your target! Love Dave & Angie

Donation by Andrea Reilly on 31/01/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Loren! You will be amazing xxx

Donation by Georgie Bricknell on 31/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 28/01/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,216.20
  • Offline donations£380.00
  • Text donations£1.00
  • Total raised£2,597.20
  • Gift Aid£498.75

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