Jennifer Keir

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Fundraising for HEART UK
£825
raised of £1,000 target
by 25 supporters
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Event: Edinburgh Half Marathon, from 27 May 2017 to 28 May 2017
In memory of Ronnie Keir
HEART UK

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We are the only charity in the UK to support people with high cholesterol

Story

So last year I was coerced into running the half marathon and I actually enjoyed it, who knew!! Afterwards I was on such a high I signed up again!!

This year I'll be running in aid of Heart UK, which is the only charity to support people with cholesterol problems. 

As some of you may know I suffer from familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) which is an inherited condition. 

Sadly my dad, and his dad before him, died at a young age, from the problems related to this condition. Luckily for me, and other members of my family, they have recently identified the genetic strain, and can now control it with drugs. And due to word of mouth at a family gathering, distant relatives have also now been tested and identified as having the condition and are now being treated. 

It took over 15 years of regular blood tests, doctors appointments, and hospital appointments before I was diagnosed, and this was mostly due to my own persistence. 

I'd like to raise money for this charity so that they can spread awareness, and hopefully save lives by doing so!! 

All donations are welcome, this charity receives no government funding so every penny counts!!! 

Thanks in advance!!!! Xxxx

About the charity

HEART UK

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RCN 1003904
We work to prevent premature deaths from high cholesterol – a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. We receive no government funding and rely on your donation to help fund our work. See how your money is spent and the impact of our valuable work at https://heartuk.org.uk/what-we-do/impact

Donation summary

Total raised
£825.00
+ £176.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£825.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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