Julian Cross is fundraising for Arc Antenatal Results And Choices

Running for 2010 London Marathon in memory of Megan and Molly

Virgin London Marathon 2010

on 25/04/2010

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Julian Cross

Raising money for

Arc Antenatal Results And Choices

Charity Registration No. 299770

Every year 35,000 parents are told the baby they are expecting may have an abnormality. ARC gives parents information about antenatal testing and supports them and their families when an abnormality is discovered in their much wanted unborn baby. ARC is a lifeline for expectant and bereaved parents and also trains health professionals so they can to do a difficult job better.

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Raised: 111%

Target: £1,150.00
Raised so far: £1,278.00

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My story

Our Story

At our 12 week scan Beth and I were told that we were having identical twins. This was wonderful news but our joy was short lived when the sonographer noticed different sized sacks around them.We were referred to Southampton for two further appointments where we were diagnosed with suspected twin2twin and further referred to St George's in London.

On visiting St George's we were told that actually we had a rarer condition called Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction where there was an unequal share of the placenta. Twin 1 the smaller twin had a 10% share and twin 2 the larger twin had 90% of the placenta.

The diagnosis for twin 1 was bad but there was optimism for twin 2. At this stage we named twin 1 Molly and twin 2 Megan. We were told to return at 17 weeks where the vessels between the twins in the placenta could be lasered to stop blood flow between them and to prevent an adverse reaction when Molly passed away. When we arrived the day before for the scan we were told that Molly had passed away.

We returned every two weeks to St Georges for further scans and at 23 weeks fluid was noticed on Megan's brain. We subsequently had an MRI scan and were told that Megan had sever brain damage and would be physically and mentally disabled. We were left with a decision to make along with consultants and it was felt that Megan would not have any quality of life and we decided with heavy hearts that the pregnancy should be terminated.

on 8th August Beth gave birth to Megan and Molly at Basingstoke hospital where all the staff were amazing. On 13th August we had a funeral for them but could only register Megan because she was 24 weeks + where Molly was only 16 weeks. We named Megan, Megan Molly Cross so that they could both be remembered on the deatha nd birth certificate. We have some pictures that give us comfort and pain.

Beth has found comfort by using ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices) where she speaks to mums who have suffered similar circumstances. 23rd November was the original due date though twins normally go about 4 week earlier. On 23rd November each year we will remember them and this year we will scatter their ashes.

It is for this reason that I have decided to run for ARC and in memory of Megan and Molly and would appreciate your support in raising as much money as possible. No donation is too small. Thank you for reading our story and we hope that you feel our cause is worth supporting.

Thank You!

Jools and Beth (In Memory of Megan and Molly)

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	Good luck. Enjoy the training. And buy a new pair of runners - the ones in the picture look a little spent. Donation by Andrei Charrett 23/11/09	£20.00
	Good Luck , but please don't ask me to join you! We are thinking of you both as ever love Andy ,Cath ,Lauren and Lucy xxx Donation by andy matthews 11/11/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jules! Donation by Graham Ayre 09/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Julian Donation by steve bingham 07/11/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate! Donation by Kevin Sampson 06/11/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck every mile I am sure will be tough but for a great cause Donation by Phil Tilley 03/11/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jools Hope you make it. We will be thinking of you Lots of love Mum and Dad xx Donation by alan matthews 02/11/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Jools and all our love from Dave, Jules, Taffy, Tilly, Trinity, Moon, Merlin and The Fish xxxx Donation by Jules Dempsey 30/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, Ali (Reflex) Donation by Alison Forrest 30/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck for such a worthy cause. Love Lisa, Joel and our little angel Gabriel x x x Donation by lisa gallagher 30/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hope it goes well... remember, the treadmill is no substitute for running in the pouring rain in the dark! Donation by Richard Auty 30/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Glenn Plunkett 29/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck with it mate and say hello to Paula Radcliffe when you over take her. Donation by Andrew Cross 28/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best on the big day Donation by Simon Brooks 27/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Julian. Donation by mick mawby 27/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best mate, good luck for the run. Donation by Peter/Linda Wyatt 26/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Jules - Good luck on the run next year. I know you'll do it in record time :) Donation by Jerry Clark 26/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Jules! Any training tips you need be sure to give me a call.... ;-) Donation by Barry McSorley 26/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Hey Jules, good luck fella and hopefuly catch up soon. Donation by Darren Richards 26/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck, get training and give up the red wine! Thinking of you both, Mam Donation by Mam 24/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jul, we'll be rooting for you. Love Jude, Kev & Rees Donation by Judith Cross 24/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	with all that training enjoy a winter of eating pies ! good luck Jules Donation by Pete Bookham 24/10/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Well done mate. Best wishes to you both. 2hrs 50mins you think?? ;-) Donation by Andrew Parry 23/10/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Julian - I am glad you both are finding some comfort - this charity sounds like it does amazing work. I wish the best to you and Beth Cath xx Donation by Catherine Kearney 23/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jules ! Donation by Lorenzo D'Ambrosi 23/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Julian! Donation by Tom Curry 23/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck, best wishes to you both x Donation by Liz Gardner 23/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Julian you do realise you can't take your car or a bike don't you? Here's a £1 for every mile as your a better man than me. Donation by Mark Cottle 23/10/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Top work and good luck with the training, remember, even Rocky had a montage! Donation by Alistair Baird 23/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Mark Prosser 22/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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Gift Aid plus supplement:	£320.97

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