Hi there and thanks for visiting.
Epilepsy is the UK's most common neurological condition affecting about 1 in 131 people. It is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain that disrupts the normal flow of signals between neurons. For more throrough information, see http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/info/whatisepilepsy.html.
As epileptics go, I have it fairly easy. It is controlled by regular medication and doesn't affect my life to any great degree, although I currently don't have a driving licence.
However, I am very lucky in that my medication works and does not adversely affect my quality of life. Sponsor me to run the London Triathlon and you will be making a valuable contribution to improving the quality of life of the many thousands of epileptics who are not so lucky. Many epileptics do not respond to medication and require other solutions ranging from implants to neurosurgery.
Here follows the blurb from justgiving.com...
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Epilepsy Research UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
Raised:
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Raised so far: £110.00
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Well done Andrew! Donation by Catherine E on 07/09/08 |
£25.00 |
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Anyone crazy enough to do a triathlon deserves sponsoring, Well Done! Donation by Lee Shields on 11/08/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done! Donation by Trevor Smith on 11/08/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck!! Donation by Suzy on 03/08/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Eric & Lynn Dodd on 01/08/08 |
£5.00 |
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Reciprocation done, chap! :) Donation by Mark Oxenham on 01/08/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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very proud of you Donation by gillian marshall on 12/07/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Another Bloody Charity After Job Seekers Allowance Donation by Paddy O'leary on 03/07/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £110.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £110.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £22.56 |
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