Raised: 80%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £3,979.00
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My story

 

Thank you very much for visiting my fundraising page. I am currently a trustee of Endometriosis UK. Please see http://www.endometriosis-uk.org/ which explains in more detail what we are doing and why (and yes, we are going to do it wearing pink knickers too! Thank you to La Senza for sponsoring our pants). LATEST UPDATE! - We have completed the challenge! My blog on http://www.endometriosis-uk.org/getinvolved/fundraising_events/blogs/carol_home.html has not yet been updated for the challenge but it will be very soon!

I have personally had a long and difficult journey with this disease and this is going to be a hard challenge for me as I await my 7th operation, this time for ureteral endometriosis. I have been fortunate to have had excellent treatment but not all women are as lucky. I am extremely grateful to my friends, family and colleagues for their continued support.

Sadly, endometriosis affects a lot of women - it's as common as diabetes and yet many people have never heard of it. Latest statistics show that it takes an average of 11 years to diagnose (surgery being the only reliable way of diagnosing it), leads to an average sickness absence of over 65 days a year and costs the UK economy approximately £2bn per annum. It is little understood and rarely talked about, with some very personal symptoms, so it can be extremely isolating for women - it can affect many aspects of a woman's life including her relationships, ability to work and fertility.

Women with endometriosis deserve a much better deal. Endometriosis UK gives women much needed support and information, as well as giving us an important national voice. Please help us to fight for a better deal and sponsor me now! You can make a difference.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Endometriosis UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you very much.

Congratulations to you all!!! Donation by Catherine 27/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Eileen Brady 26/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! Very impressive! I hope you have recovered (more or less!) and look forward to see the photos. Donation by Marie Rosencrantz 25/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Carol, Good luck!! Love Lois Donation by Jacqueline Kempnich 25/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Carol, you obviously worked really hard as i can see you yawning across the desk!!! Go home and get some rest, you deserve it!! Donation by Luke Forman 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

better late than never Donation by frances mcardle 24/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck in your endeavours! Donation by Michael & Stuart 22/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Tons of luck! Donation by Caroline Gosling 21/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

will be thinking of you in you pink pants good luck xx Donation by Kate Skov 21/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I am delighted to have the chance to provide some support here and really admire your courage. Donation by William Roberts 20/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hi Carol, enjoy the challenge, hope the weather is good, I will join you with the next one next year Judy Donation by Judy Durrant 20/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 20/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 18/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done ! Donation by Heather Reynolds 17/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, Carol - hope the elastic holds out! Donation by Miriam de Lacy 12/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Carol, You never cease to amaze me with what you do and give to others.. Truly inspirational and a very special friend. XX Donation by Hels xxx 10/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Have a great time and keep singing! I'll be thinking of you. Donation by Clare Callender 07/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Dear Carol, Best of luck and thanks for doing this for the charity. Looking forward to meeting you in Guildford. Nilly Donation by Nilufer Pegg 05/08/09  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

Best of Luck from all at Framework Donation by Elspeth Goodchild 04/08/09  

£250.00

Good luck Carol. Thinking of you. Lou xx Donation by lou smith 03/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 03/08/09  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

Good luck xx Donation by Richard Fisher 02/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Dear Carol, We admire your challenge and effort. Donation by Pauline & Denis G 01/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a fantastic time Carol, Wendy and the rest of the team! Donation by Kathryn 01/08/09  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all! Donation by Fellow endo member 30/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Dear Carol. You have my full admiration. Next time you come to see us wave your pink knickers!!! Good luck from Jules at The Whiteley Clinic Donation by Juley Yeates 29/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

This and the last donation are ours! Good luck and be prepared for liberal TCP usage when the going gets tough!Mark and Louise Donation by Mark Kenderdine-Davies 29/07/09  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 29/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Reach for the stars Carol and wave those pink knickers in the air!!Love n Big hugs, have fun! xx Donation by SANDRA & ROD 27/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wishing you the best of luck for your great effort Donation by Margaret Kent 23/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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