As some of you may know I will be running the London marathon this year for the Leicester Hospitals Charity, for my pal, Gareth Palmer.
In February 2007, my good friend Gareth Palmer was rushed to Stoke Mandeville hospital with severe pneumonia. He was sedated and put on a ventilator. Unfortunately, his condition deteriorated and he developed septic shock and multi-organ failure. His lungs had failed and he was unable to get enough oxygen to his vital organs. His condition was serious and he had to be moved to the Glenfield Leicester Hospital in order to improve his chances of survival. He was given a treatment, under clinical trials at the time, called ECMO.
ECMO works by pumping oxygen directly into the blood circulation. In Gareth’s case it did the job that his lungs were not doing, supplying oxygen to his vital organs so that his body could fight the infection. After a 6-week battle he recovered.
I am absolutely delighted to say that I will be running the marathon this year with a fighting fit Gareth Palmer (as you can see in the photo!). He is able to do this because of the truly remarkable treatment and care he received in Leicester during his stay there.
I have no doubt that the ECMO treatment and the care he received at the Glenfield Leicester Hospital saved Gareth’s life.
I would really appreciate it if you could dig deep and sponsor me for completing the marathon with my friend so that wonderful success stories like this can become a regular occurrence.
Since Gareth’s ECMO experience the ECMO trial has been completed and the treatment has been proven to improve survival rates for adults with severe respiratory failure, and the money I raise will provide funding for the unit. If you would like to find out more about the treatment follow the link below.
http://www.uhl-tr.nhs.uk/index.asp?pgid=6923
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Raised so far: £2,142.37
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Hedley you are amazing! Donation by Offline cash on 25/05/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Brilliant,sehr stolz auf Dich Donation by Diana 15,tomand Trish 20 mum 35 on 07/05/09 |
£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid |
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horse you leg-end! go fast next time Donation by max on 06/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done Donation by Doug on 01/05/09 |
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Well done Donation by Andy on 01/05/09 |
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Brilliant, well done Hedley! Donation by Angela and Ed Sturmer on 28/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Well done oh boring one! Donation by Karen Crowley on 27/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best of Luck Donation by Dave & Janet on 26/04/09 |
£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck ...run like the wind........ Donation by Sally Hinson on 26/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Kid!!! Donation by Pete Fan on 25/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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We will be cheering you on! Donation by Mike and Jen on 24/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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It's fantastic you're doing this dude, good luck on sunday! Donation by Nipa Bavishi on 24/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck mate - watch out for Beth's sprint finish - you wouldn't want to be beaten by a girl! Donation by Si Thomson on 24/04/09 |
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Good luck Horse! :) Donation by Nico & Steph on 24/04/09 |
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Good luck Hedley, we'll be there to cheer you on along the Highway!! Donation by Craig and Vanessa on 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hedley you look tiny (but still big enough to show that marathon track who's boss!!). You realise being smaller makes it harder for you (legspan etc)! Donation by Richie Lothian on 24/04/09 |
£10.00 |
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All the best Hedley!! Donation by John Simpson on 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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just sprint it Donation by Tristram on 24/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Boa Sorte! Donation by Carmen Vieira on 24/04/09 |
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Come on Hammers Boy you can do it hope your running with the colours Donation by Jan Coe on 24/04/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Run free cavallo! Donation by David Collins on 23/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Hedley!! Donation by Raewyn For on 23/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Have fun(?) Donation by Andrew M on 23/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Just maintain the stamina. I think it's wonderful, especially from the personal experience you have encountered with your friend, motivation ! :) Donation by Sharon Boll on 23/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Best of Luck Hedley Donation by Claire Blomley on 23/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £2,142.37 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
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| Total Raised: | £2,142.37 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £577.46 |
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