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My story

 

As you may or may not know, my 21-year-old sister, Tamara, has suffered from ME/CFS for eight years.  It is estimated that some 250,000 people in are affected by this devastating illness. All types of people at all ages are affected. Severe and debilitating fatigue, painful muscles and joints, disordered sleep, food intolerance, poor memory and concentration are just some of the symptoms. Find out more about ME  and the Association of Young People with ME at http://www.ayme.org.uk .

ME has changed Tamara’s life drastically, though she has remained amazingly cheerful and positive throughout.  But she has missed out on so much: school, holidays and at the beginning of her illness, simple things that we all take for granted such as standing in the shower, drinking through a straw, eating and even talking were huge daily struggles. At times, it has made leading a normal family life quite difficult.

But it’s not all bad news.  Far from it.  The good news is that Tamara is gradually getting better and as a family, we feel that it has made us stronger and more appreciative of one another. In the eight years that Tamara has been ill, we have ALL been supported by AYME.

To raise money for AYME which, unlike other ME charities, is run by young people with ME/CFS for young people with ME/CFS  I have signed up to compete in the London Marathon on 13  April 2008 – which is conveniently being held on the first day of term!  While laughing at the thought of me training in this miserable weather, please take a couple of minutes to logon to the link below to sponsor me in support of AYME.  Anything you can give is greatly appreciated.

If you would rather send a cheque, please make it out to AYME, and send it to me at the above address.  I will do the rest!

Thank you so so much

Rory Fitzherbert

Congrats wee one Donation by Flo 21/04/08  

£5.00

Well done Donation by Shimmin Family, Isle of Man 18/04/08  

£20.00

One day I hope to do what you're doing! I've had ME since I was 14 and am now 19. Great cause! Donation by Tuesday 14/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

HUGE WELL DONE..........absolutely AMAZING XXXXXXXXXXXX Donation by Nina 14/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Rory, your sister must be proud of you. Donation by veebee 14/04/08  

£30.00

All the best - great cause ! Donation by Barry 13/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck. My lazy good for nothing boys will be thinking of you!!! Donation by Turner family 12/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Lynne 12/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Your doing such a great thing for such a wonderful cause well done and GOOD LUCK!! Donation by Zoe 11/04/08  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

As the Newts say run like you ski - Good Luck Donation by Sarah Wicks 10/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Anonymous 10/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck , and thanks for running for such a good cause Donation by Jean 09/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck and run like you ski.... Donation by the Newtons 04/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Boa sorte Rory! Donation by Teresa 02/04/08  

£50.00

Go Rory, go Rory go, go ,go! And a little bit of good luck too! Donation by Michael and Theresa 28/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck, Emma sends wishes you well Donation by Simon & Vicky 24/03/08  

£50.00

I'm glad you're doing the marathon and not Sarah, I know how much training it involves. AYME is a great cause; well done Donation by Fayyaz Chaudhri 13/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Rory. This is for Tamara who I have heard so much about, and in memory of my dear Godmother, Frances. Donation by Nikki Williams 05/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it! Donation by Antony Littleton 26/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Shaggin'brulliant Donation by Masons 18/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK RORY!!! remember to eat lots of jaffa cakes!xxx Donation by sophie lewis 18/02/08  

£10.00

Run Rory Run ! Donation by Ian 17/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Rory Go Donation by The Lebi 13/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good on you! Donation by James and Sue Robinson 12/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck from all of us - a great effort and idea Donation by The Hedgehog Family 09/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by James and Louise brown 08/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck keep on running! Donation by orr-ewings 06/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, ol' boy! Hope you get your second breath quickly! Donation by John Westley Family 05/02/08  

£75.00

best of luck Rory Donation by Maggie Westley 05/02/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by monica yacoub 03/02/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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