Flora London Marathon - WALKING THE LONDON MARATHON ON OXYGEN !

WALKING THE LONDON MARATHON ON OXYGEN !

Page creator: Lynn Ashton

Event: Flora London Marathon 2006

Event Date: 23rd Apr 2006

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About my charity :

British Lung Foundation
The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. The charity focuses its resources on providing support for people affected by lung disease today; and works in a variety of ways (including funding world-class research) to bring about positive change, to improve treatment, care and support for people affected by lung disease in the future.
Charity Registration No 326730

Fundraising target:	£5,000.00
My donations to date:	£ 13,350.63

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My personal message:

Hi everyone,

My Name is Lynn ; I am 45 and live in Cambridgeshire. 6 years ago I was in a fire, and have now got COPD and recently been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis. I have been on oxygen 24 hours a day since the fire.

(UPDATE:I had a nasal cannular for 6 years but I have just had a scoop fitted, which is a small tube going into my trachea, It works much more effectively as the oxygen goes directly to my lungs, and it is also less obvious. I love it.)

I have done a few sponsored walks locally but decided that I wanted to not only raise more money, but also raise the profile of Lung disease. So I have decided to do The London Marathon . "You must be mad!" I hear you thinking. well you might be right, but I will not be running the Marathon, I will be walking it in 5 days with a nurse to accompany me, and a small trolley to carry my oxygen in.
I am quite a confident person, although when I first got put on oxygen I thought my life was over, not being able to breathe is the most terrifying experience anyone should have to go through. It affects any age, from a small baby to a grown adult. I know from experience how it feels. I was very frightened that I didn’t have a future. I was assessed for a lung transplant which thankfully I do not need at this time, but will do if my condition deteriorates.

I joined a support group of which I am now Chairperson, that gave me the confidence to fight my disease, and made me realise that I am one of the lucky ones. This is why I have decided to help people who are not as lucky as me! Lung disease is one of the biggest killers in the UK , there are 43 different Lung diseases, and money is desperately needed for research!!! So I would be so grateful if you would sponsor me.

People take being able to breathe for granted, until they have seen a close friend or relative struggle to get their next breath! So help me to raise as much as I can to help The British Lung Foundation.

I know times are hard, but it is even more hard for people that cannot breathe. Please give as much as you can. even an extra £ will go a long way to help people with lung disease. We all need our lungs to live, so lets help people live longer!!!

Thank you so much

Lynn x

YOU WILL MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE WITH LUNG DISEASE!!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Lung Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now!

If you would like a progress report then please click on:

http://www.lunguk.org/

Thank you!!!!

x x

The 27th April 2006 will be a day that I will never forget as long as I live. It was a very emotional day, but one of the best of my life!!!

I managed to complete the marathon, but with all the support that I had I always knew I would. Thank you to each and every one of you for all the support, hard work and encouragement that you gave me when times got bad! I couldn't have done it with out you. Please keep sponsoring me. Every pound will go to help stop a person suffering with Lung disease. I have reached above my target, but I know it could be a lot more. Bless each and everyone of you.

Thank you

Lynn x x x

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Display Name	Date	Amount	Tax Bonus	Comment
Lilley family	28/05/2006	£555.00	n/a	We ran for Save the Rhino but people need support too! Congratulations on your first marathon!
Lin Kemp	22/05/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Well done Lynn, keep up the good work
Claudia Nutley	11/05/2006	£50.00	n/a	Many congratulations on completing the marathon, Lynn. I found your story totally inspiring.
vanda	11/05/2006	£5.00	£1.41	A simply fantastic achievement! Well Done!!
RICHARD NOBLE	09/05/2006	£50.00	£14.10	AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US
Elaine Davies	07/05/2006	£100.00	£28.21	I was inspired by your amazing effort. Well done!!!
Clive Barley	05/05/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Well done Lynn, fantastic achievement. Fellow FLM runner
Di Wright	05/05/2006	£10.00	£2.82	What an amazing achievement Lynn, your family must be very proud of you. We also are to!!
Keith & the coffee cup	04/05/2006	£100.00	£28.21	Never thought when you threw it that you'd complete the marathon. Congratulations!
Andi	04/05/2006	£5.00	£1.41	I read your story in the London Standard. What an achievement - well done!
alpha 1	04/05/2006	£60.00	n/a	Cheers Lynn, Wisniowka helped I'm sure. From Diz & Phil, May, Rene, Monica and Peter Ward
Charlotte Bolton	02/05/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Congratulations on completing
Pronat Services Limited	01/05/2006	£200.00	n/a	Well done and keep up the good work you are doing
Anon	30/04/2006	£25.00	£7.05	95% your inspiration, 5% my nagging - Mum's gone for a "walk" on her scooter! Thank you
Kath&Matt	30/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	congratulations!
phil	30/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	brilliant,well done
Jane	29/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	As a lung surgery patient and a practicing Nurse ...WELL DONE! x
Eilish	29/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Liquid Oxygen goes far Lynn but you go further!!
Dave	29/04/2006	£33.00	£9.31	A genuinely great achievement.
peaches	28/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	well done
Tracey (Banks) Kraft	28/04/2006	£515.00	n/a	My dad Bert Banks died lost the fight to your condition on the 13th April aged 66. This is from him.
Jennie	28/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Your courage brought tears to my eyes - you are fantastic
Staff at World of Computers	28/04/2006	£55.00	n/a	Congratulations on completing your target.
Jiggi	28/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Many congratulations from a fellow runner! Fantastic endurance: you shoukd be very proud! x
Rebecca Slack	28/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Congratulations. Truly inspiring. I hope you make your sponsorship target.
April and Stan Taplin	28/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	well done Lynn!
kath doyle	28/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	You are so inspiring Lynn
Linda Pont	28/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	I have enormous admiration for your wonderful achievement.
Hazel	28/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64
Richard	28/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Pulmonary anything has my sympathy and very best wishes
Tessa Pye	28/04/2006	£100.00	£28.21	Congratulations Lynn - after meeting you I knew there was no way you could fail to finish.
Stuart McCandlish	28/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Many congrats on finishing. You are an inspiration.
Peter and Caroline	28/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Congratulations - an amazing achievement!
Maggie from EPP	28/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	We are so proud to count you as one of our supporters. You are a real star. Well done Lynn.
Kryten	27/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Congratulations
Angie Priestman	27/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64
george	27/04/2006	£119.33	n/a	can't stand odd numbers - my hero
Denise	27/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Having completed the marathon myself, I know what a tremendous achievement this is. Well done
Marie	27/04/2006	£50.00	£14.10	As promised! Truly remarkable. Enjoy the rest, its not a dream anymore you've really done it x
Soph	27/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Been following your progress from before start, congratulations on completing an immense challenge!
Poppy Fildes	27/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	What a remarkable achievement. An inspiration to everyone. All the best x
David Lis	27/04/2006	£250.00	£70.51	What a fantastic effort! I was very moved to see you on the Embankment today, 5days after I finished
Melissa Sheard	27/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	What an inspiration to us all!!
peter shearston	27/04/2006	£20.00	n/a	best of luck from a fellow sufferer, I'm with you all the way
***	26/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	good luck
Jan Waterfield	26/04/2006	£5.00	£1.41	You are an inspiration - well done
Katy@Hinchingbrooke Hospital	26/04/2006	£30.00	£8.46	Today you truly were an inspiration! Thank you for inviting me to walk with you, keep it up babe!
Serena peterborough sally army	26/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Best wishes an example to us all x
Sarah Tyler	26/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	What a fantastic effort - well done Lynn!
Christeen	26/04/2006	£20.00	n/a	Well done!
Kath @ BLF	26/04/2006	£5.00	£1.41	So inspirational walking with you today, Lynn. Keep going - you're nearly there now!
paddy anderson	26/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	I am full of admiration for you
Paul Thompson	26/04/2006	£25.00	£7.05	Well done.You are an inspiration to us all.
Telegraph reader	26/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	one of those rare occasions when I read something and think "wow, that's inspirational!" Good luck
Mariabarnaby	26/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	the biggest well done - my son has chronic lung disease and I know what a struggle life can be.
Mary Hester	26/04/2006	£200.00	£56.41	You are amazing, am willing you on to the end
Les Rainham Essex	26/04/2006	£5.00	n/a	Take care & i wish you everything you wish yourself,God Bless!
Nicholas of Dishley	25/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	I'm pleased to respond.
paul	25/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	what a star lynn, congratulations on having such determination and being an inspiration to so many
bryony	25/04/2006	£50.00	n/a
Alison Condliffe	25/04/2006	£50.00	£14.10
Christine Seymour	25/04/2006	£50.00	£14.10	I finished on Sunday without the need for oxygen,just. You are very courageous
Steven Carter	25/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Good luck Lynn, thank you for helping my Dad
staceycurtis03	24/04/2006	£5.00	£1.41	I think it is fantastic that you done this!!!! Well done!!!!
The Atkinsons	24/04/2006	£52.20	£14.72	You must be crackers, but Well Done!!
Laurence	24/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	I am impressed and touched.
Wendy Cheung	24/04/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Congratulations to you and your helpers!
Dumbo	24/04/2006	£5.00	£1.41	I am asthmatic and know how it feels not to be able to breathe.
Nigel Peterborough sally army	23/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	All the best Thinking about you GOOD LUCK
George	23/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	good luck one brave lady
Jensen's Mummy	22/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	you go girl, you are a credit to the nation
Marjorie	22/04/2006	£100.00	£28.21	We are inspired by your courage
john herron	22/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	God bless
Barbara Duffett	22/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Breathe, relax and keep plodding on! Catch up with you on Tuesday.
Claire	22/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Best of luck from a fellow runner.
Jane & Paul Freeman (Jack's daughter)	21/04/2006	£20.00	n/a	Good luck Lynn! Sorry we can't donate more, but there is no room on our credit card at the moment.
Ali Crawford	21/04/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Good Luck Lynn! Hope you have fun!
david fallowfield	21/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	good luck
Nev	21/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Lost two good friends with Lung problems
Olwen Turner	20/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Good luck Lynn
Ian Griffin	20/04/2006	£15.00	£4.23	Some with lesser strength would give up, your definately a fighter and a real lady, all the best.
julie	20/04/2006	£100.00	£28.21	Where there's a will there's a way, and you certainly have the will. God bless you on this marathon.
Deborah Cunniff	20/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck (and to Sarah's mum)! Your both very brave.
Sarah	20/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	To "mummy 2" - What you are doing is amazing. Im very proud of you!!
The_Don	20/04/2006	£5.00	£1.41	See you at the Finish line
Tyson	20/04/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Good luck!
Ken	20/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Audie told me about what you're doing. Fantastic effort - well done, and best of luck!!
Gail	19/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	I'm waiting for a lung transplant. You're doing a very brave (and daft) thing!
Boris	18/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64
Helen & Elaine	16/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Do it for my Dad
bobby	16/04/2006	£10.00	n/a	keep right on babe
jill	15/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	An inspiration to all COPD sufferers.
David and Simon	15/04/2006	£50.00	£14.10	Good Luck, we're right behind you, but from the pool villa in Thailand!
Veronica Daniel	13/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Good Luck from another COPD sufferer!
linda Fairbrother	13/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Best of luck; I'm full of admiration
Chris Jones	11/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Go Lynn Go!
Thomas Jenner	10/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	All the best, I did one of these last year and so know how crazy you have to be!
Ron Lee	10/04/2006	£25.00	£7.05	Your great, Best of Luck for the London
Janet White	09/04/2006	£20.00	n/a	Good luck and my thoughts will be with you i to have brobchiectasis will be watching on the day
Carol	08/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Good Luck

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