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Behcets Belfast Marathon

Gary McCurry is raising money for Behcet's UK
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Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon 2012 · 7 May 2012 ·

Behçet's (pronounced Bet-jets) is a rare, complex and life-long condition caused by disturbances in the body's immune system. Behçet's can affect people of any age, but it most common in those aged 20-40. The society runs a helpline, funds research, and offers financial support for patients in need.

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Updated on Apr 25th 2012 at 6:46 PM from the JustGiving API

Thank you

Updated on Apr 25th 2012 at 6:45 PM from the JustGiving API

Well after completing my longest run yet I know feel a little more confident. Thank you for all donations so far.

Updated on Apr 25th 2012 at 6:41 PM from the JustGiving API

Well after completing my longest run do far I'm feeling a lot better about the run. So many kind people have already donated and also allowed us to leave sponsorship forms and leaflets about so thank you do much x

Updated on Jan 14th 2012 at 4:42 PM from the JustGiving API

Thank you so much for all donations so far x

<p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: &#39;lucida grande&#39;, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff;">I am 35 and married with 2 children,my wife suffers from Behcets disease, behcets is a rare autoimmune disorder which causes inflamation in any area of the body and basically the body kills its own cells.... Because behcets is so rare its easy for people to judge, i</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: #333333; font-family: &#39;lucida grande&#39;, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff;">ts an invisable illness and is hard for people to understand. I see my wife go through daily struggles and attend doctor appointment or hospital appointments most weeks.&nbsp;<br><br>We want to raise awareness of this condition: main symptoms can include multiple mouth ulcers, genital ulcers, skin lesions, joint problems, eye problems, extreme tiredness and fatique, memory problems, speech problems and the list goes on.. most of the time unseen by anyone and with little understanding and awareness the disease goes on destroying peoples bodies and lives..</span></p> <p><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; color: #333333; font-family: &#39;lucida grande&#39;, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: #ffffff;">So Gary has decided to run the Belfast City Marathon for the Behcets Syndrome Society charity to raise awareness, aid reasearch and help support anyone who suffers with this horrible disease.</span></p>

Donation summary

Total
£589.00
+ £61.00 Gift Aid
Online
£564.00
Offline
£25.00

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