Mark Upham is fundraising for The Association for Glycogen Storage Disease (UK)

mark upham's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Niamh & Madeleine "Best Friends"

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Raising money for

The Association for Glycogen Storage Disease (UK)

Charity Registration No. 327841

A support group for people with all forms of glycogen storage disease, very rare genetic disorders of metabolism, including their families. Also promoting understanding of and research into these diseases which are often disabling and life-limiting.

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Mark Upham

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Raised so far: £1,400.40

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My story

27th April 2009

The morning after the day before !!

Hi all, I finished in 4 hrs 20 mins, really enjoyed the day and can still walk today.

Thanks for all for your support, it really helped when I was struggling

Best wishes

Mark

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Hello guys,

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page for Glycogen Storage Disease and supporting my attempt to complete the Flora London Marathon on the 26th April 2009.

I realise that this year more than ever times are tough and there are hundreds of worthwhile charities to support and wanted to share with you a little about GSD...

Glucose is a major source of energy for the body. It is stored in the form of glycogen in both the liver and muscles and later released with the help of enzymes. People affected by GSD have an inherited defect in one of the enzymes responsible for forming or releasing glycogen as it is needed by the body during exercise and/or between meals.

Its personal to me because Niamh, who is my eldest daughter's best friend, has GSD. Because of the positive outlook that her mum and dad, Tony and Sarah have, you would never know that Niamh has this condition. However, there are a lot of children that have more severe versions of GSD and are unable to lead as full and active life as Niamh.

Because so few children are born with GSD (about 4 every year in the UK - there is limited money spent on research, hence why I want to support the association and raise whatever I can. Just a small donation from each of you will really make a difference.

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

Thank you so much for your donation, and I'll do my best not to keel over half way around!

	good luck Donation by Friends of the Kennys 27/04/09	£35.00
	Good luck Mark Donation by The Williams Family 27/04/09	£20.00
	better late than never marathon man! Donation by fiona barnett 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I think you have already done the race, better late than never Donation by Kerry Jones 27/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Philip & Pauline 27/04/09	£40.00
	Good luck! Donation by Pete and Helen Middlemass 25/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by john mandy thad & esmae 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, you should be home in time for tea Donation by Chris Savage 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Are you in the vets or wheel chairs, good luck sir. I understand a full wax makes things easier after the event. Donation by Ryan Morris 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck we all know you can do it. Donation by Darren & Geraldine Joyce 22/04/09	£10.00
	Mark - best of luck for Sunday, Donation by Wendy Walker 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, keep going, stay focused and don't look down!!! love Eva, Craig, Luke & Peter x Donation by Eva Summers 21/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	good luck mark and god speed Donation by mel b 20/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by Jackie Henry 17/04/09	£20.00
	Good luck Mark, we'll be thinking of you, thank you for what your doing, lots of love.XX Donation by Debbie, Phil, George and Jacob 14/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mark and thanks for helping Niamh and all the others with GSD Donation by Geraldine and Mike 14/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mark Donation by Kelly Hobbs 14/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	It's a great thing you are doing and even better that it is helping people like Niamh Donation by Rach, Ady, Rob and Sam 13/04/09	£20.00
	Best of luck Mark. I'm the person who your Mum and Dad keep busy at the golf club) Donation by Karen Buck 09/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by john & margaret peak 09/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it Mark. What a great achievement it will be! Donation by Nick G 08/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	£10 for socks! You're not such a cheapskate after all! Good luck mate, great cause xxx Donation by Sue Gilruth 08/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Run Mark, run! Run like the wind! Good luck. Donation by Kari Sweet 07/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mark. Donation by Ian & Val Lowry 03/04/09	£10.00
	GOOD LUCK! Donation by THE ADAMS FAMILY 03/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mark! Donation by Construction Industry Publications 02/04/09	£50.00
	We are very privileged to have such a great friend, we will be cheering you on all the way. Love The Kennys Donation by Sarah, Tony, Niamh & Thomas 02/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! x Donation by Kam Bhogal 01/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate. Hope your training is going well and you are ready for the big day.....A great achievement. We're very proud of you Donation by Ged & Jean 31/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done we are proud of you and what you are doing and know that you will gain so much from the experience. Good Luck Donation by Chris & Margie 30/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,400.40
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£337.16

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