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Julie & Vicki 6 Sept Glas Half Marathon

Julie Keany is raising money for Group B Strep Support

Participants: Vicki Carson

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Great Scottish Run - Half Marathon · 18 May 2009

Group B Strep is the leading cause of severe infection in newborn babies including sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia. Charity Group B Strep Support provides support for families, improves awareness, educates health professionals and campaigns for better prevention. Thanks for fundraising for GBSS.

Story

On the 19th August 08 our daughter Olivia was born, very shortly after she fell seriously ill and was in intensive care for over 10 days. She had developed Group B Strep, a lifethreatening illness which can help be prevented by getting a test done when you are pregnant. I was not aware of GBS and at present no testing is currently offered through NHS.

We didn't know if she would live and it was a horrific time for our families, which could have been prevented.Olivia is now doing well so far and we consider ourselves very lucky indeed.

Vicki and I are  running this half marathon to help GBS Support Charity raise awareness and continue to support families affected by this infection. Please, please sponsor us because its such a huge help for tiny people.

Thank you.

Donation summary

Total
£901.00
+ £191.80 Gift Aid
Online
£901.00
Offline
£0.00

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