Thank you for visiting my page. In December 2009 my wife (Hannah) was diagnosed with unexplained Jaundice, over the following months Hannah’s condition progressively deteriorated and in time we were told she actually had chronic liver disease. The liver is a very complex organ known as “The Engine” of the body; it is responsible for over 500 different functions. It was hoped that Hannah’s condition would right itself over time, but this wasn’t to be, after 18 months of severe fatigue and the more visible suffering due to the yellowing of the skin, Hannah was told that due to the limited functioning of her liver she had contracted Osteoporosis and a fracture was detected in her back. Due to rapid deterioration Hannah was admitted to the liver unit at St James, Leeds for a liver transplant assessment, and on the 27 July 2011 Hannah was placed on the liver transplant list, we were told Hannah would only survive 2 years with the diseased liver, thanks to a wonderful donor on the 9 August 2011 Hannah received the gift of life, a donor had been found and she went in to theatre at 9.40am that morning. After 10 days in hospital Hannah was discharged and continues to make a slow but comfortable recovery at home, every day reaching a new milestone. Hannah has shown incredible courage and strength during her illness, which still to date is unexplained, she has been a true inspiration to many people. With this in mind I have decided to run the Hadrian’s Wall ultra marathon, 69 miles from Carlisle to Gateshead, on behalf of the liver transplant support group, based at St James (www.stjamesltsg.org), my aim is to raise a good sum of money for the liver unit at St James, Leeds. All funds raised will go towards much needed equipment, some of which will be used to assist with transplant procedures, not just the liver but other forms of organ transplant. 69 miles may seem very daunting to some, however the only encouragement I will need to complete this challenge is to remeber what Hannah has been through over the last 24 months. Any donation you could make will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story.
Raised so far: £4,140.00
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Rick, Good Luck we're supporting you all the way, Brilliant thing to do. Dave and Ann Riley Donation by David Riley on 25/05/12 |
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Good luck ! Donation by Jane and David Munro x on 15/05/12 |
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This is really from Big Nanna she would be so very proud of you and will be spurring you on every step of the way/Love b.mum in law Donation by cindy wright on 15/05/12 |
£55.00 + £13.75 Gift Aid |
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Donation by cindy wright on 15/05/12 |
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so please to see that Hannah is looking better. Good luck with the run Donation by cindy wright on 15/05/12 |
£40.00 + £10.00 Gift Aid |
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GOOD LUCK RICK, FROM, BRENDA,DIANE,LYNN & PAT,FROM MUM WORK. X Donation by ann white on 14/05/12 |
£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid |
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Donation by margaret wallace on 10/05/12 |
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Alexis Taylor on 05/05/12 |
£5.00 |
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Donation by Louise Ogara on 05/05/12 |
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Donation by Dave Farrar on 04/05/12 |
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid |
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Good luck mate. We are so proud of you! Hannah's done so well and I know all your efforts in training will pay off on the day. Paul & Jane x Donation by Paul Frayne on 03/05/12 |
£200.00 + £50.00 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck Rick Donation by Christopher Grogan on 01/05/12 |
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid |
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Hi Rick, Well done and best wishes to you and Hannah. Take care Mel & Graham x Donation by Melanie & Graham Brooks on 29/04/12 |
£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid |
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keep running Richard such a good thing, Love Auntie Janet xxxx Donation by Janet Edwards on 29/04/12 |
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Hope training is going to plan! Good Luck and best wishes. Donation by Seamus on 29/04/12 |
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Macy says you will have to have extra slugs, snails and worms for breakfast that day !!! Good luck, love the Cundills xx Donation by Louise Cundill on 27/04/12 |
£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Rick, wishing you all the best on the day x Donation by Andrea, Steve & Harry Higgins on 25/04/12 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck Rick. x Donation by Lindsay Thwaites on 16/04/12 |
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid |
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Hi Guys All the best for marathon, your a great family and we are so proud of you for the fighting spirit you have shown. Donation by David Robertson & Jose Robertson on 14/04/12 |
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Raising funds for a good cause and on behalf of great, brave and well-loved young lady. All the best, hope it goes well. Donation by Janet & Derek Howorth and the Family on 13/04/12 |
£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Rick, from Lauren, Veera, Chris, Liam, James & Sarah Cardinal Imports. Donation by Claire Sumner on 06/04/12 |
£55.00 + £13.75 Gift Aid |
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all the best mate Donation by Peter Hallam on 05/04/12 |
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Donation by Nova Sarkissian on 26/03/12 |
£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck bud Donation by Charlie & Emma on 23/03/12 |
£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck with the run Donation by Rebecca Heap on 01/03/12 |
£15.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £2,810.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,330.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £4,140.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £592.50 |
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