Thanks to everyone who made a donation. I did complete the British London 10k on 12 July in a (for me) respectable 55 minutes - thanks to Jackie who acted as my pacemaker as she decided "not to run properly" - marathon runnners, don't you just love them!!
Representatives from Alopecia UK took part and supported and were very grateful for the donations made.
I don't suffer from Alopecia and never have but I know the effect it can cause. My girlfriend lost all her hair 2 years after we met - I don't hold myself responsible for this!
About Alopecia
Alopecia can be a devastating condition for those who have it. It is defined as a hair loss condition that affects men, women and children. The onset of hair loss is often sudden, random and frequently recurrent. Whilst it is not damaging to a persons health, psychologically it can destroy their confidence and outlook on life.
The cause of alopecia is not presently known, although it is agreed to be a disease of the autoimmune system. In alopecia the affected hair follicles are mistakenly attacked by a person's own immune system (white blood cells) resulting in the arrest of the anagen (hair growth) stage and move to the telogen (resting) phase, where the hairs abruptly shed. For more information please go to the Alopecia UK website: http://www.alopeciaonline.org.uk
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