Heather Jones is fundraising for British Liver Trust

Edinburgh Marathon Relay Team

Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon 2009

on 31/05/2009

Team Name: "Not Fast, Not Last"!

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Team members:

Heather Jones, Lucy Smith, Alison Taylor and Jude White

Raising money for

British Liver Trust

Charity Registration No. 298858

Liver disease kills more men than Parkinson's disease and more women than cancer of the cervix and it is on the increase. The British Liver Trust is the UK's only national liver disease charity for adults. Through its Helpline, specialist publications and website, the Trust aims to raise the profile of all liver diseases, encourage prevention and achieve greater recognition, better support and wider understanding for people with liver disease.

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Heather Jones

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Raised: 104%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,071.25

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My story

Thank you for visiting our Justgiving page. We are raising money to support research into liver disease. Often an ‘invisible’ condition, with few noticeable symptoms until far developed, liver damage can be irreversible and is often fatal.

In July 2007, Heather Jones contracted acute auto-immune hepatitis (AIH). Heather was treated at the Scottish National Liver Unit in Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary, from which she continues to receive regular medical care.

Like many liver illnesses, AIH is not caused by alcohol or drug abuse. Many people suffer from liver illnesses without ever having drunk heavily or taken drugs. AIH typically affects healthy women and young people. Its causes are not known, and it is unpreventable.

On a hot and sunny Sunday 31 May, a relay team from the Scottish Government ran Edinburgh marathon, to raise funds for the Scottish National Liver Unit Endowment Fund at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, and to support research by the British Liver Trust. Our team "Not Fast, Not Last" are Alison Taylor (SG Health Directorate) and Dr Lucy Smith, Jude White and Heather Jones (all from SG Marine Scotland Aquaculture, Freshwater Fisheries and Licensing Policy division).

We would be delighted if you wished to sponsor our efforts and support these worthwhile causes. Justgiving is a tax-efficient means to do so, or if you prefer, you can send a cheque for the ERI Gastroenterology Research Fund, care of Heather Jones.

Many thanks, Alison, Heather, Jude and Lucy

	Great fund-raising effort! Donation by Anon 31/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done; only sorry I'm donating post hoc! Donation by Michael Collins 23/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done to the runners, and everyone else involved in fund-raising for this good cause, and for the ERI Scottish National Liver Unit. Donation by A supporter 14/07/09	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	Hope it went well! Donation by Alison Douglas 22/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good job girls!! Donation by Jill Anderson 13/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done ladies! Donation by David Thomson 08/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	A great achievement Donation by Ian 07/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Splendid job! Donation by CCT 05/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	great cause; fantastic effort Donation by Nuala Gormley 05/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Heather and friends. And in that heat too! Donation by Claire W-N 05/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Lucy and team! Donation by Sara 04/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Heather on a hot spring day Donation by Tony Andrews 03/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I'm sure you all did well! Donation by Gillian McDonald 02/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We can't wait to hear all about your run! Donation by Dianna and Bill 02/06/09	£60.00
	Congratulations Heather and team - a fantastic achievement Donation by Sue Field 01/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Roger Brook 01/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Terrific effort, super idea and inspiring. Donation by John Rea 01/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Mike 01/06/09	£10.00
	I like your motto...mine is better late than never! Donation by Pete Knight 01/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Heather and team, good to support this charity. How hot was it?! Donation by Judith Young 01/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	No doubt it was hot - but congratulations.... Donation by Michael Russell 01/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Heather A very worthwhile cause. I hope the weather was not too hot for you. Stewart Donation by Stewart McLean 01/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you took it easy Donation by David Bates 31/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hope you enjoyed the run in the sun. Donation by Francesca 31/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	No pulled muscles please-have fun! Donation by Margot Fitzgibbon 31/05/09	£25.00
	Donation by Trevor Hastings 30/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Watch out for the heat - enjoy!! Donation by Catherine Rainey 30/05/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	enjoy the run Donation by Jane Morgan 29/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	best of luck - great cause Donation by Roma Menlowe 29/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Andrew Wallace 29/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,071.25
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£416.38

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