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A little background information...

I am a lifelong non-runner and I still don't really consider myself to be much of a runner, more of a plodder who is more interested in the T-shirts, medals, scenery and atmosphere at different races than setting PBs, though these are quite nice when they happen!  I started running a couple of years ago when I decided I would like a challenge and downloaded a C25K app for my phone. 

The reason I am running for MPD Voice is a little selfish. Some routine blood tests revealed that I had a few too many platelets in my blood stream. A trip to haematology and a few more blood tests revealed that I had an MPD (Myeloproliferative Disorder). In my case I have ET (Essential Thrombocythaemia).  I am relieved that I am still very healthy and that I found out about this condition before any real damage had been done. Some people only find out they have it after a stroke or some other sort of health crisis. 

My haematologist has encouraged me to keep running. So I will keep running and now I would like to raise funds for this charity which offers support to MPD patients and their families and also helps fund research into treatments and cures for these illnesses. So, you see, I am actually being a little selfish raising money for this charity! 

I will keep you posted on my progress via this website. I am very grateful that you have taken the time to visit my page and for any donation you wish to make!

Thanks,

Sharon