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Target: £1,400.00
Raised so far: £1,316.00
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Thank you to everyone so far for their generosity. I have now raised my target to £1,400 so please do keep giving.

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease that results in intolerance to gluten. Gluten is present in wheat, barley, rye and oats and as a result anything made from derivatives thereof (including beer!).

The long term effect of ingesting gluten for sufferers of Coeliac disease include mal-absorption causing serious nutritional deficiencies, osteoporosis and a heightened likelihood of gut lymphoma. There is a vast array of other unpleasant side effects too. The only method of controlling the condition is to totally exclude gluten from ones diet – no breads, no pasta, no pastry, biscuits or cakes; nor anything that may be cross contaminated such as chips fried in the same oil as batter - the list is very long. There can be no cheating on the diet. It is not like an allergy where the effects are immediate and transient. It is a lifetime condition and currently there is no cure. Happily, alternative gluten free products are becoming more widely available.

 Roughly one in a thousand people are diagnosed with Coeliac disease but it is estimated that one in a hundred people actually suffer from it. The majority remain undiagnosed and at risk. The Coeliac Society contributes hugely to research into the disease, the possibility of finding a cure and raising public awareness. Many undiagnosed sufferers who probably have not even heard of the disease could prevent later misery in life with a very small amount of knowledge.

There you go that’s the science bit. If you want to know more about Coeliac disease or the Coeliac Society their website is extremely informative - http://www.coeliac.co.uk/ . I was diagnosed with Coeliac disease in January 2007. The society has proved an invaluable source of information and has helped remove the fear of the unknown. It is an important cause and well worthy of continued support. I really appreciate any contributions you can make either big or small.

Gavin



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Many thanks for your support.

Donation by Jools 19/04/08  

£20.00

Well done Gavin, a fantastic effort. Bet you're feeling it now. Donation by Nick Coney 17/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I share a name and the same service to raise funds for Arthritis Fndtn in US, also running marathons. Hope the race went well. Donation by Gavin Morgan (U.S.) 16/04/08  

£20.00

Told you I'd sponsor you ...... just wanted to check you did it first !!!! Donation by Lady B 14/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck gavin my knees will be thinking of you. Simon Donation by simon curtis 12/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it Gav! Have a great day, you'll get there first so mine's a pint of Guiness please! Lots of love xxx Donation by Mark & Louise Redfern 10/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

I feel tired thinking about it, I think I need a sit down! Donation by Mark 08/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

good luck mate, rowing's better then running Donation by staggy 08/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

have a good time Donation by trudy morgan 30/03/08  

£150.00

Been calling you gazelle for all these years and you've finally stepped up to the plate. Good luck Donation by Pip 20/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

It's been so long since I saw you I was hoping you'd have gone to seed. Apparently not... Donation by Ceri Thomas 11/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Just think of that first pint of cider,...... thats after the run! Donation by Gary Strickland 10/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Michelle Mahoney 09/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

full of admiration for you - hope you enjoy the experience Donation by Ceri 08/03/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Go go Gaving go!!! Donation by Huey Nhan 04/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You better win! You will be brilliant and we're right behind you......... in the pub. All our love Anna and Glenn xxxxxxxx Donation by Anna and Glenn Keelan 03/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Oooo. Wish I was going to run with you ... 2009? Donation by Stephanie Wood 03/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Run, Gavin, run. Do us proud dear boy! xxx Donation by Ananda 03/03/08  

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do it do it! make sure you run to some good tunes! thanks for mine! Donation by holly 03/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go Gav! I'd better get more bananas... :o) x Donation by Abi 27/02/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Good Luck Gavin, from one who knows! Donation by John F. 20/02/08  

£50.00

Good luck Gav...nice pins Donation by pete lukas 18/02/08  

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Good luck - just get around in one piece - it doesn't matter what time!! Donation by Zara 15/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mate! Donation by TREVOR HARRISON 14/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gav. Rather you than me! Donation by Rod Mayo 11/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy -- £25 if under 4hrs 30min and £30 if under 4hrs 15mins. Donation by Dan 07/02/08  

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Good for you - best of luck!! Donation by Natcrewe 07/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gavin, do it in under 4 hours and I'll double my sponsorship! Donation by Nick Coney 07/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Pip Pip! Donation by Marcia Saunders 07/02/08  

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Good work fella'. I'll double it if you dress as a emu. Donation by Dino Burbidge 07/02/08  

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