Daniel Harknett is fundraising for British Thyroid Foundation

Dan Harknett's Fundraising Page

Birmingham and Black Country Half-Marathon

on 04/07/2009

It's got to be easier than flying

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Raising money for

British Thyroid Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1006391

The British Thyroid Foundation aims to provide support and clear information to sufferers of thyroid disorders, to promote a greater awareness of these disorders amongst the general public and the medical profession and to help set up regional support groups and raise funds for research.

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Daniel Harknett

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Raised so far: £681.00

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My story

Welcome friend / relative / both / neither / etc...

Thanks for taking the time to visit my fundraising page! I thought it would be far more enlightening if Carys' parents told you a bit about her condition, so here is a snapshot:

"Carys Olivia was born on 16th April 2008 - outwardly perfect! But after 9 days we learned from the heel-prick test that her thyroid was underactive or even absent (hypo-thyroidism). The thyroid produces a hormone, thyroxine, which 'runs the body's metabolism' - so when absent, both physical and mental development can be severely impaired. We were shocked and incredibly worried when first told, but soon learned that the condition is quite common. For many patients it is completely treatable simply by taking a small pill or liquid solution once a day. Carys has taken medicine daily since she was 11 days old - a time-consuming challenge to begin with! Having recently celebrated her first birthday, she continues to thrive as a chuckling, crawling, unstoppable little girl. We're so pleased Dan is raising money on behalf of Carys and others, and can testify to how important the BTF and their research is. david & vicky harknett."

If you would like to know more about the condition, do visit the British Thyroid Foundation website and take a look: http://www.btf-thyroid.org/

Any donation, however small, is very much appreciated.

Thanks very much

Dan

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Thyroid Foundation 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.

	Diddy, run like the wind! We're right behind you in spirit! Lu and Bean especially are sending kisses xxx Donation by Jo Harknett 30/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mr Harknett! Hope all the training pays off. Steve & Ash xx Donation by Ash 25/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	You and exercise? Bizarre mix... Good luck my man! Mark and Karen Donation by Mark Kebble 21/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck Dan! Donation by Another Grumpy Neighbour 18/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Go Danny Go Go Go! And grin with it! - Ave it!!! Donation by Jif Lodge (aka juliana) 17/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Michelle 17/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it - enjoy Donation by Grumpy Neighbour 17/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Dan - not that you need it of course! J and S x Donation by Julia and Stephen 17/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Eve and Caroline have every confidence in you. Donation by David, Caroline & Eve 11/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	carys sends a big squeeze & a great, gorgeous grin! Donation by davidvickyevecarys 04/06/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Go, son, go! Let the spirit flow... Donation by Mum 31/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	You can't say you haven't got the time to prepare for it! Donation by Hiren Patel 29/05/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	V impressed mister - best of luck! :o) Donation by Jessie 25/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate - rather you than me! Donation by Helen Barnes 25/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A half marathon is a long way, I seriously doubt you'll make it, but will sponsor you anyway... Donation by Andy Robson 20/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, no excuses now you have all day every day to train! :) Donation by Nat S 18/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Nice one Baby H, enjoy the training! x Donation by Baby Woo 17/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Dave Reynolds 17/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Clare Glass 17/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Being one of them I am happy to help....run neighbor run Donation by Steffi 15/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Great Dan a reason not to sit out the summer at the Oval. Donation by Paul Edwards and Peter Lathrope 14/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We think you should skip all the way. Donation by Richard, Leah, Amy & Rhys 14/05/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Go Dan!! Sorry we won't get a running commentary of your training progress, although maybe that's a blessing :-)) Donation by Lisa M 14/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done, Ticket... Please can you buy some new trainers? Ta. Hxxx Donation by Mrs Wife Harknett Esq 13/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Mr Harknett.. Will you be running in your Amy Winehouse outfit? Donation by Sonya Morris 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You go Dan-Dan!! Donation by Lenda 13/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I'll be amazed if you get to the finish line... Good luck :) Donation by Michael R 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good cause! Good luck! There's nothing wrong with the Black Country, that's where both my parents came from but they do talk a bit funny! Donation by Joyce 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Danny! xx Donation by Clio & Justin 13/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I want you to wear what you wore at the stag do! Well done Gio Donation by Gio Ingram 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£641.00
Offline donations:	£40.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£180.79

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