After much talking and very little training I have decided to man up and take on the Lincoln 10k. Inspired by Hannah's efforts last year and my Dad's constant marathon running, it really is about time.
The charity I have chosen to raise money for is Balloons For Hearts, a very worthy cause indeed. As I previously mentioned my Dad has been running marathons for the past few years, he did however have one unfortunate experience in Paris in 2007 when he collapsed, although he doesnt like to talk much about it one thing he will talk at length about is the great treatment he got once back home from Dr Hughes and everyone at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. This is why Balloons For Hearts was the obvious choice for my fundraising.
Athero sclerosis (hardening) of the arteries is the single greatest cause of death in Norfolk.
When a coronary artery blocks suddenly the heart muscle is starved of vital nutrients especially oxygen. Within a matter of hours irreversible damage occurs. If significant amounts of nutrients are lost, patients will die, or suffer long term debility.
Clot busting drugs are now used to unblock arteries. The NNUH along with the Norfolk Ambulance Service has an enviable record of delivering such treatment.
Unfortunately clot busting drugs have limitations and worldwide there is a growing trend to use angioplasty and stenting promptly to restore the vital blood supply to the threatened heart muscle.
The treatment involves inflating small balloons inside the coronary arteries, hence the name of this appeal fund.
This type of treatment is highly successful and not only saves lives but also restores people to full health more quickly and reduces the risk of long term infirmity.
In order to perform angioplasty and stenting the NNUH needs to equip a dedicated operating theatre to facilitate prompt treatment.
Our existing theatre already undertakes more diagnostic and pacing procedures than any other facility in the UK. We cannot move forward with this desperately needed development without equipment for a second theatre.
Until this service is up and running, patients will still have to be transferred 75 miles by road to Papworth. Some do not survive the transfer and others are forced to wait because Papworth cannot take them, and suffer as a result.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Norfolk Heart Trust gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now!
Raised so far: £145.00
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well done Sam! Donation by Clare Gillen on 02/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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How could we refuse! Well done x Donation by Mike and Sharon McDonnell on 28/03/09 |
£20.00 |
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Just because you were so persistant, haha, well it's a good cause too! Good luck Donation by Sarah on 27/03/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Just keep running! Donation by Rosalie O'Dea on 27/03/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good cause Sam - Best of luck Donation by Stuart Greenacre on 27/03/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Run like the Wind!! Donation by Mark Meehan on 26/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Don't forget the world famous Castle Square cobbles! Donation by Gavin Johnstone (Riseholme) on 26/03/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck mate. Donation by Steve Rose on 26/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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good lad Sam it is nice to know you care. Donation by Val Chard on 07/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good going Sam, hope all goes well x Donation by Sarah Jacotine on 06/03/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Like Father Like Son! Good Luck! Donation by Aunty Lin on 03/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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You're clearly crazy - Good Luck! Donation by Helen Moverley on 23/01/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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10k is further than you think. Sorry. Donation by Gary Matsell on 15/01/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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try not to pull too many muscles! Donation by Lynne cartwright on 15/01/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good work buddy. I like cake. Donation by Chris Dorling on 15/01/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good cause mate. Donation by Jack Holland on 15/01/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £145.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £145.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £35.26 |
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