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Edward Lassman is raising money for Anaphylaxis UK

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Ed's London Paris cycle ride · 23 June 2011

Anaphylaxis UK is the only UK-wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk of serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. While there’s no treatment or cure for anaphylaxis, we believe that by providing information, training and support, there is a brighter future.

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<p>I have decided to heave my 124KGs to Paris in order to raise money for the Anaphylaxis Campaign. My trusty steel steed will again take the not insignificant strain</p> <p>Daniel has been hospitalised 4 times in the past year. Most recently on Jan 30. He as very serious allergies to numerous foodstuffs (dairy and eggs primarily) and most recently to dogs.</p> <p>It is a surprisingly debilitating condition and requires a huge amount of management and awareness. It impacts him every day. An attack causes his body&nbsp;to start shutting down and requires rapid administration of an adrenalin shot followed by a riush to hospital.</p> <p>The Anaphylaxis Campaign is a national registered charity (number 1085527) set up in 1994 following the deaths of four people from allergic reactions to nuts. The Campaign provides support and information to the growing number of people at risk from life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), particularly to foods, including peanut allergy.</p> <p>As we have experienced, nuts are only the start of it....</p>

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£5,544.00
+ £945.87 Gift Aid
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£4,944.00
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£600.00

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