In 2010 I was diagnosed with a massive deep vein thrombosis. The blood clot completely blocked one major vein the entire length of my right leg. I was very lucky not to have had a pulmonary embolism as a result (which can be fatal). Following a course of anti coagulant treatment I then developed a further 3 deep vein thrombosis clots the following year and I am now on lifelong anti coagulant treatment because of this. It transpired that I have a blood clotting disorder which I have since discovered is called Hughes Syndrome. Founded in 2001, the Hughes Syndrome Foundation is the only UK registered charity dedicated to helping people affected by Hughes/anti phospholipid syndrome. It is obviously a very personal subject to me and I am delighted to have the opportunity to run the Brighton Marathon to raise funds to support this very worthwhile cause and to achieve a huge personal goal of mine in running a marathon and not being defeated by my condition. Any donation pledge to my page of whatever size will be much appreciated. For more information on the Hughes Syndrome and the great work that the Hughes Syndrome Foundation are doing to support and raise awareness please visit www.hughes-syndrome.org

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Dan (Dec 2015)

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