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At birth I was diagnosed with PKU. 

Our bodies break down protein in foods like meat and fish into amino acids, which are the "building blocks" of protein.

These amino acids are then used to make our own proteins. Any amino acids that aren't needed are broken down further and removed from the body.
People with PKU can't break down the amino acid phenylalanine, which then builds up in the blood and brain. This can lead to brain damage. 

The NSPKU exists to help and support people with PKU, their families and carers and also sponsors medical research into PKU.

So in my 50th year I wanted to take on a challenge to  raise awareness of this condition and ultimately raise funds to further the research and development of PKU. To make life easier in the future for PKU patients and there families.

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