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My story

 

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us and made a donation to this great charity.  Our finishing times were as follows:

 

Michael Ness - 1.33

Nick Beckett - 1.37

Julian Andrews - 1.43

Siri - 1.51

Rich Hanks - 2.01

Jamie Yates - 2.08

Gary Smith - 2.17

Lucy Hanks - 2.24

 

 

Our lives were changed forever last December when our little boy Thomas was diagnosed with Bloom's Syndrome, a very rare life limiting genetic disorder.  Approximately 300 cases have been identified worldwide since its discovery in the 1950’s.  This was devastating news for the whole family and unfortunately being so rare there was limited support or information on the condition however through our own research we made contact with other families in Europe and the US.  Thankfully Thomas is unaware of his condition and is just a happy and mischievous little 2 year old enjoying life to the full. 

Bloom's Syndrome is caused by an inherited gene that does not function correctly causing an unusually high number of breaks or instability within the chromosomes. This instability causes short stature, immune system deficiencies leading to frequent respiratory and bronchial infections, patchy facial skin colourations, sensitivity to sunlight, sterility, and worst of all, an extraordinarily high risk to develop many cancers and leukaemia at very early ages.

It has taken us a long time to come to terms with Thomas's diagnosis and we know that we have big challenges to face in the future but for now we want to focus on doing something positive and raise money for charities connected to some of the medical problems that Thomas may face in his life.  Bowel cancer is one of the common cancers affecting Bloom's sufferers as well as the general population and we are proud to support Beating Bowel Cancer. 

Run to the Beat is the first of hopefully many fundraising events we will be taking part in.  We will be setting up our own charitable trust and website shortly and hope to raise lots of money to donate to many more charities.

We want to thank our friends and family for supporting us and in particular those brave souls who will be running to the beat on 27th September. 

Thank you for your support

Rachel and Jamie Yates

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Donation by Anonymous 26/10/09  

£23.00

So much good work from so many tubby people. Well done all, think Ness's time should be checked though. Donation by Andy Symington 23/10/09  

£20.00

A belated Congratulations, well done all of you, great effort for a great cause. Donation by Kirsty, Dan and Max xxx 20/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congrats on achieving the run and raising so much money! Donation by Kirstin Peltonen 16/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Julian.... Donation by matthew pitt 13/10/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Nick, really well done Donation by Martin Fox 09/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done all of you - superb times. Donation by David and Katie Malkinson 04/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Congratulations to all from the Beckett family x Donation by Nick Beckett 04/10/09  

£140.00 + £39.49 Gift Aid

Well done Nick - great time although I guess you did have all that spare time to train over the summer..... Donation by Sarah Hanson 02/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well Done James! Donation by helen emmerson 02/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done fatty Andrews Donation by Dan Ashworth 01/10/09  

Donation by Michele Crane 01/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

It was an honor to be part of the team and is a pleasure to make this donation even if it is on the back of losing to Beckett. Donation by Julian Andrews 30/09/09  

£100.00

Great Effort team. London is calling next !!!!! Donation by The Sriskantha Family 30/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Bet Charlie's proud of dad Donation by David Marks 30/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope it went well. Donation by Caren Leon 30/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done on such a good time wearing your Rhino costume Gary!!! Donation by Spearmint Rhinos 30/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by The Corks 29/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done team. Tony and Pat Wakeford Donation by Tony Wakeford 29/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by kenneth williams 29/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

well done fat Barry lots of love xx Donation by Scott Nicholson 29/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

a bit late with the donation but well done Ricky and Lucy for completing the half marathon in excellent time. Donation by Nicole Liddell 29/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Lets hope you finished - otherwise we want our money back! Seriously though... well done... the first of many no doubt... Nick & Jo Donation by The Garnett's 28/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Barbara Anderson 28/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great work Michael - a fantastic time. Donation by Richard Dean 28/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Nigel Moore 28/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Julian! A fantastic run for a great cause! Donation by Phil & Sam 28/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Nick Donation by Tim Hardy 28/09/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Hope all went well! Donation by Kirsten Pizarro 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

From all at Virocom, well done Julian!! Donation by VIROCOM LIMITED 28/09/09  

£200.00
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