Joint Action is the British Orthopaedic Foundation's orthopaedic research appeal. It is raising funds for vital research to improve patient care and the treatment of bone, muscle and joint diseases and injuries by funding high quality research in the UK.
One in two of us, in Britain, will need orthopaedic surgery at some time during our life:
▪ Babies may be born with defects such as Club Foot, dislocated hips or muscle spasticity, which need skilled care and sometimes surgery.
▪ Children may suffer from genetic or inherited disorders which limit normal growth and, for example, cause deformity or bones so fragile that they frequently break.
▪ Otherwise young, fit people are regularly injured in sport and road traffic accidents; their resuscitation and care has improved dramatically.
▪ Many older people suffer from painful crippling diseases, such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. There have been major medical advances such as surgery with artificial joints and complex fracture repair, which have transformed innumerable lives. However, further advances are needed both in prevention and treatment.
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Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Orthopaedic Association will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
So please sponsor me now!
Many thanks for your support.
POSTSCRIPT: Yup - I made it - Time 5:01:48 - It was a really great day. The spectator support is something you read about - but has to be experienced. And the numbers of people handing out jelly babies and other assorted goodies was amazing. I felt great and really strong until about 2 miles from the finish when my calves seized up and I had to walk - otherwise no other problems.
Thanks to all current and future contributors who helped spur me on through the rain and pain - I couldn't have done it without you!
Erryl
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