My story

Hello and welcome to my West Midlands Lupus Group page.

I'm running my first (and possibly my last) marathon this year in April to prove turning 30 doesn't mean that I'm old, but I can't do it without your help.

I will be running for West Midlands Lupus Group, a regional arm of Lupus UK. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus) is a presently incurable illness of the immune system, a condition in which the body’s defence mechanism begins to attack itself through an excess of antibodies in the blood stream causing inflammation and damage in the joints, muscles and other organs.

Lupus is really, really hard to diagnose, with many of it's symtoms mimicing those of other serious illnesses, this can often lead to a long drawn out period whilst the disease is correctly identified. The more money we raise, the more research can be put into Lupus.

So the deal is, I spend months training, wearing short shorts and eating twigs and berries, resulting in a 26 mile slog around the big smoke. All you have to do is sponsor me a couple of quid. Anything you can afford would be massivly and greatly appreciated.

As a little bonus, if we can get this over a grand, I will attempt to beat a 1984 time set by a wise elder. Details of that will only be revealed after the £500 mark.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Please visit http://www.westmidlandslupus.co.uk/ if you'd like to know more.

My updates 1

Not long now, thanks to everyone that has thrown down and encouraged me thus far, really appreciate your support.

17/04/12 17:47

My charity

LUPUS UK

LUPUS UK

Charity Registration No. 1051610, SC039682

LUPUS UK is the only National Charity which supports people with the immune system illness Lupus. We have a number of groups throughout the UK and support over 5,000 members through these groups. We also provide funding for medical research into this life threatening and debilitating illness.

Donations 81

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The final collections from some of those that helped me achieve the amazing amount I raised, just for going for a run. Thanks everyone

Donation by Stuart White on 21/07/12

£90.00

+ £22.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations Stuart on a great achievement from all at SP Group

Donation by SP Group on 15/05/12

£250.00

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Well done Barry - From Central City Rollergirls

Donation by Central City Rollergirls on 02/05/12

£449.71

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well done Bazza. :)

Donation by Helen Franklin-Brown on 01/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Nice one Lottie!

Donation by Robert Boyce on 24/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Bazza! Love Billie and Chris xxxxxxx

Donation by Laura Jackman on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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My mum passed away with lupus 2 years ago so I know all about the illness. I hope it all went well for you today x

Donation by Ann Marie Carty on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck today, we're all cheering for you! x

Donation by Patty Pereira on 22/04/12

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Hope you smash it today! x

Donation by Jessica Heller on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Lucy Smith on 21/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Baz, were be cheering from afar. Bo x

Donation by Christine Boden on 21/04/12

Donation by Alexis Hibell on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Greg's going to feel pretty embarrassed when he sees I've sponsored more than him. I'll double it if you win. Or do a Paula.

Donation by Spud on 21/04/12

£10.01

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck for the race, will keep an eye out for ya ;0) xx

Donation by Julie Wallace-Stock on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck mate x

Donation by Helen Wong on 20/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Have a great day. I will be there cheering on my husband and all the other brave folk doing it.

Donation by Sharon Collier-smith on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Dude, fair play!! Hope the day goes well, there have been hailstones, rain and wind down here the last few days, hopefully you get some sun!

Donation by james cowx on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Run Barry! Run like the wind! You never forget your first marathon. You'll have an awesome time :)

Donation by Vortex on 20/04/12

£26.20

+ £6.55 Gift Aid

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One word... Imodium

Donation by Victoria Kudawoo on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Rebecca Yates on 20/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck... shouldnt take much longer than GNR I think :)

Donation by Jessica Januszewski on 20/04/12

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Best of luck for Sunday mate. Keep on trucking!

Donation by Jamie Daly on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck the weekend hombre,break a leg :-)

Donation by craig chambers on 20/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Magnus Stokoe on 20/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$2,559.55
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$2,559.55
  • Gift Aid$350.68

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