Sharon Harris is fundraising for The Pituitary Foundation

Sharon Harris's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Sharon - Cardiff Half Marathon 2009

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Raising money for

The Pituitary Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1058968

The Pituitary Foundation's aims are: -To provide support to patients, their families, friends and carers. -To give information on medical and lifestyle issues faced by sufferers of pituitary disease, and -To increase public awareness of pituitary disorders.

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Sharon Harris

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Raised so far: £581.20

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My story

On April, 26 I will be taking part in the in the Flora London Marathon 2009.

In 2003 I was diagnosed with a tumour (microadenoma) on my Pituitary Gland and informed that this 4mm mass (the gland is 10mm in size) would cause a slow painful death by the time I was 40-years-old.

I will be 38 when I attempt the FLM 2009.

I had Cushings Disease - a life-threatening disease that I'd never heard of.

But Cushings Disease can be treated and so can all the other more common disorders of the Pituitary Gland if caught early enough. Singer Russell Watson and journalist Martin Bashir are two of the household names who have been diagnosed with a pituitary disorder since my diagnosis.

Visit http://www.realbuzz.co.uk/ and type in A Lemon On Matchsticks to find out what happened to me. I'm not famous, but if just one person is inspired or comforted by story then the 26.2 mile slog will be well worth it.

Please help me prove to patients who have pituitary problems that the human body is always capable of extra-ordinary things.

Your support will help patients, who are embarking on the journey back to as near normal or optimum health.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Pituitary Foundation 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.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

	Well Done! Donation by Sue Jones 28/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Job done, but sponsorship still allowed until June! Donation by Sharon 27/04/09	£145.00 + £40.90 Gift Aid
	Your amazing, enjoy it hun and soak in the atmosphere. Have fun, Zo : ) Donation by Zoe Welch 11/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Enjoy your stroll in the park Donation by Colin Blackwell 30/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Remember, no pix with politicians Donation by Andy Doyle 26/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Just saw the piece on HTFP - amazing. You put us all to shame. I'm only sorry I can't sponsor you more. Good luck! xxx Donation by Gerry Holt (formerly SW Echo) 20/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	It's brilliant that journalism has reporters like you who really care about others. My thoughts are with you - Good Luck! Donation by Catherine Williams 20/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are amazing Donation by Jim Marsh 14/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Sharon Donation by Alan Thomas 15/12/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sorry its not more! Will double it for Sub 4 hours!!!!! Donation by David Rudd 12/11/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Bev Maiden 29/10/08	£5.00
	Good luck, Sharon. Donation by Mark Jones 29/10/08	£20.00
	Go for it Sharon, wishing you all the best!! Donation by Fred Johnson 28/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck & keep in touch Donation by David Kett 27/10/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£280.00
Offline donations:	£301.20
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£71.92

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