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My story

 

Hi my name is Marie, some of you may remember me e-mailing before.  I asked for support in helping me raise money for Coeliac disease. In 2007 I ran the British 10k in London and thanks to your generosity I ended up being the highest fundraiser for Coeliac UK. Some say I’m crazy, but this year I am going for it, I have been accepted by Coeliac UK to take one of their 5 Gold Bond places in the 2009 London Marathon.

I feel honoured as so many people who apply for a place are unsuccessful. For those who don’t know what Coeliac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis are I will tell you a bit about them.

I have three beautiful boys, George is 11 and is not a Coeliac. Harrison is 9 and was eventually diagnosed when he was 5yrs old. Owen is 6yrs and was diagnosed when he was 3yrs old. They have both gone through a lot already, in and out of hospital for check ups, various tests and diet.

Coeliac is a life long maintaining disease and can only be controlled by a strict Gluten Free diet. If left untreated it can cause a number of long-term and even life-threatening conditions including;

Osteoporosis and other bone disease, such as osteomalacia, osteoperia, and rickets. Bone "pain", Weight Loss, Internal Hemorrhaging, Pancreatic Disease or Disorders, Intestinal Lymphoma (cancer).  These are just some of them.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis is a "sister" to coeliac disease. Symptoms - very severe rash on their skin, blistering, intensely itchy skin.

More awareness needs to be raised about this disease and without the help of Coeliac UK and their support I would not have had a clue where to start in nursing my little boys back to good health. To thank Coeliac UK for this support I would like to raise as much money as I possibly can to help other people with this condition.

The last year has been a particularly bad one for me and my family, I have been very unwell and still on the road to recovery. Last April I broke my foot in two places and was in plaster for 8 weeks, so I obviously have a lot of training to catch up on. I always said I would like to run the Marathon before I was 40 and although I didnt quite make it, as my 40th birthday was in December, I am still thrilled to have this opportunity.

I would love my boys to be so proud of their mum for taking part in this fantastic event. Most of all I want to give something back to Coeliac UK.

Please dig deep and give generously, many thanks

Marie x

I hope it went well - sorry I'm late in donating Donation by Andrew Packer 11/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry I'm late, been away. I hope all went well. xx Donation by Glenn 29/04/09  

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I am a coeliac myselfand many of my family,so good luck hope you achieve your target Donation by Margaret Gregory 27/04/09  

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Hope it all went well and you are not in too much pain tomorrow Donation by Mr Joyce 26/04/09  

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will be looking out for you - v impressed xx Donation by Kevano 26/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Ian & Deb Johnson 26/04/09  

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Hi hon, good luck, hope you enjoy every minute of it xxxx Donation by Michelle Melville 25/04/09  

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good luck.xx Donation by michelle,ju&girls 25/04/09  

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hi babe...good luck for sunday you can do it !!!!proud of you hunxxxxxxxxxx Donation by karen fisher 24/04/09  

£20.00

We are so very proud of you. We will be watching and cheering you on. Love you lots. xx Donation by Di & Pete 22/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Marie if you put as much energy into your running as you do on the dance floor you will have no problems completing the marathon! Donation by Debbie 22/04/09  

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Go for it, we know you're gonna make everyone really proud of you. I know you're doing this for O &H, but think of the personal achievement !! Donation by Kevin and Fiona 22/04/09  

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Great Cause good luck Donation by Ferrand Transport 22/04/09  

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marie what better cause could you be running for than your boys xx Donation by scott merrion 21/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Make sure you've got the best sports bra on the market babe x Donation by Alfie 21/04/09  

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You have made us all very proud already darling, I KNOW u will do it & I am ALWAYS right! love ya x Donation by Colin 21/04/09  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

Donation by David Marsh 21/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Marie x Donation by Darren, Karen ,Morgan and Lily 21/04/09  

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Good luck Marie xx Donation by jb 21/04/09  

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WISH YOU ALL THE BEST I AM GOING TO BE CHEERING YOU ON !X LOVE DELLA X Donation by DELLA 21/04/09  

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Good luck Marie and well done! x Donation by Carol and Dave 21/04/09  

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Good luck Marie. xx Donation by Jean & Peter 20/04/09  

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We know you will do great, good luck and we will be there cheering you on. Love you lots.xx Donation by Lisa, Mark & Harry 20/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck H's mum! Colin's turn next year... Donation by Matt Tothill 16/04/09  

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Good luck Marie, lots of love xx Donation by Jo & Rohan Leaper 15/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck marie you can do it luv you xxxxx Donation by mum and dad 15/04/09  

£50.00

good luck, hope you have a great day! (don't forget your nipple plasters :-P ) Donation by Jon the vicars son 12/04/09  

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Suck it in girl ! Remember your boys and the good cause at all times xx Donation by The Arch 07/04/09  

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Donation by mark albon 07/04/09  

£70.00

Good luck Marie,enjoy the day as much as you can !!!! Donation by Sean,Karen & Joe 02/04/09  

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