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I don't know why I have volunteered to do this but I do know I must have really loved Francesca (Mim) !

 

It must be worth a pound of anybodies money to see me drown.   There will be many photos I am sure !

 

Please take time to donate - We need to make more people aware of this terrible condition.

 

I am sure you are all aware that we try and do something each year to keep Francesca's memory alive, if you could take time to read this it will be much appreciated.

Francesca Sanna – Mim – died on Saturday 6^th October 2007 from a massive allergic reaction, the cause of which still remains unclear. She was 19 years old. This condition is known as anaphylaxis.

We, her work colleagues and friends, have promised to try and raise money for the Campaign every year in Francesca's memory. This year we are running the 10 km Bupa Great Manchester Run.

 

What is anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction - the extreme end of the allergic spectrum. The whole body is affected, often within minutes of exposure to the allergen but sometimes after hours. Peanut allergy and nut allergy are frequently severe and for that reason have received widespread publicity. Causes of anaphylaxis also include other foods, insect stings, latex and drugs, but on rare occasions there may be no obvious trigger.

About the Charity

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is a membership-based organisation which provides information and guidance, primarily to its members and to potential members, but also to the media, health professionals and food companies. There is also a strong campaigning role, particularly in the areas of product labelling and allergy services.

The Campaign is a registered charity (No. 1085527) with the following aims:

1. To preserve the health and relieve those persons who suffer anaphylactic reactions and associated disorders by advancing research into the cause and care of such conditions and to publish the results of such research.

2. To advance the education and general understanding of the public concerning anaphylaxis and associated disorders. The Campaign has a range of educational products including information sheets, videos and a children's book.

 

This is not a well known charity, so anything you can donate will be gratefully recieved