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Vicki Banks is raising money for Coeliac UK

Participants: Rachel Meagher, Vicki Banks

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Cardiff Half Marathon 2009 · 18 October 2009 ·

1 in 100 people have coeliac disease, yet only 36% are diagnosed. Coeliac UK empowers everyone affected, breaking down barriers, improving everyday life, offering trusted support and advancing research towards a cure. And we do it all so that one day, no one’s life will be limited by gluten.

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.  Against our better judgement Rachel and I have decided to run the Cardiff half marathon!  It'll be Rachel's second half (she completed the Silverstone Half earlier this year) and my first.

 

As many of you will know, Rach was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease a couple of years ago so we're raising money for Coeliac UK - a charity that recieves no government funding and relies on public generosity to fund support, campaigning and research.  Coeliac Disease is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues.  This immune reaction is triggered by gluten, a collective name for a type of protein found in cereals wheat, rye and barley.

 

It's a cruel thing when muffins, fresh bread and pizza make you very, very sick!

 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - We raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

 

THANKS!

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£465.00
+ £126.92 Gift Aid
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£465.00
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