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My story

 

HERE TO A HEARING FUTURE!!!!!!!

Thank you so much for visiting my page, it really does mean a lot!!!

I am training hard for the London Marathon and very excited about it all.

We all take our hearing for granted if it has not been effected in anyway, but as most of us grow older our hearing can deteriorate so it is important that we take this into consideration and do all you can to protect your hearing as much as possible.

I was born with cerebral palsy (This condition is a result of lack of oxygen to the brain during birth, in my case the umbilical cord got wrapped round my neck during birth), which caused a nerve damage in both my ears, as a result I am hard of hearing. I am running for this amazing charity because I want other people in all generations from babies to elderly to have their hearing disability cured or restored

"It can be annoying having to isolate myself away from groups of people because I cannot keep up with what is being said and then being asked if I am alright because I am not laughing, reacting to a comment being said or simply not joining in the conversations etc...  I understand the frustrations this has on hearing people also"

I am not after sympathy, but because unlike other disabilities, deafness cannot be seen, therefore attracts little public sympathy or understanding, yet our ability to communicate shapes our lives.

So for a hearing future for all of us please sponsor this unique and amazing charity.

A little bit about the charity. Deafness research uk are the leading charity funding scientific/ medical research in the UK and are working towards a cure for deafness and improve latest equipment whilst waiting for a cure, such as digital hearing aids. The charity produce newsletters regularly informing the public about any developing stories, which is essential as before I knew about this charity I did not know where to go to obtain this information. The charity is actually very good because of this and it makes them unique in their own way.  Their website is www.deafnessresearch.org.uk for more information.
 
I have to say they are involved in a programme that could help cure my hearing impediment in the next few years, but they need more funds to continue this programme to work further on a medical procedure before they will offer human trials.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Deafness Research UK gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

congratulations! Donation by tab n jess (chris' friends) 02/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done on your marathon acheivement Donation by John Cleary 19/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done mate!!! Donation by Ian & Lisa 19/05/09  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

well done Kevin Donation by Dora George 06/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope it went well Kevin, I was looking out for you. Look forward to hearing all about it. Well done! Love Sally xxx Donation by Sally Dunbar 05/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hi Kevin, well done. Sorry we've been a bit late. Donation by Maddy and Ruth 05/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Kevin Donation by Elizabeth Duncan 28/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Kevin Donation by Rachel George 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

run hon run! Im sooooo proud of what you are doing xxx Donation by julie wright 26/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

rout'n 4u Kevin xx Donation by Chris & Phil 25/04/09  

£50.00

Give us a wave if you see any tv cameras en route. Good luck. Donation by Anthony Crowther 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best and good luck for tomorrow Donation by Kashaf 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Kevin Donation by Richard Craven 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Kevin Donation by Keith S 24/04/09  

£20.00

so proud of you hun x x Donation by Rebecca Knox 23/04/09  

£10.00

I will watch out for your banana suit on TV. Good luck! Donation by Martin Rhodes 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Glad to be supporting this worthy caused. Good luck! Donation by Collin Mullen 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Kevin Donation by Gina Bradley 23/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Feel the pleasure Donation by Peter Bach 22/04/09  

£50.00

Good luck Kevin - Been there and got the tee shirt Donation by Phil Richards 22/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go on Kevin, yes, you can! Donation by Andrew Finni 21/04/09  

£14.01 + £3.95 Gift Aid

Good luck I hope next time you will come to run NYC Donation by susan Forrest Reynolds 21/04/09  

£50.00

Good luck!!! Donation by Geoff, Sarah & Audrey 21/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Keep on running!!! Donation by RK 21/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

All the best! Donation by Manfred & Anthony 20/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Kevin - See you on the way round ! Donation by Peter Keelan 07/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Kevin, so sure you can do it. Donation by Johnathan Adeyemi 05/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck hun. I know you can do it. x Donation by Reanna 04/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

All the best with your efforts!!!! Donation by Theodoros Stampoulis 04/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Luck wont do you any good ! remember to breathe lots and dont stop running, even when you cant feel your legs because of the pain!! Donation by Nad 03/04/09  

£13.99
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