Jennifer Gale
Jen's Crazy Days since 40
Fundraising for BSSA - British Sjogrens Syndrome Association
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I am raising money for the British Sjogrens Syndrome Association (www.bssa.org.uk). This charity means a lot to me. Sjogrens Syndrome is the second most common auto-immune illness and yet, I bet not one of you has heard it. My sister Susie was finally diagnosed with this about 3 years ago - 4 years after the symptoms first presented. Diagnosed, great - but no cure and in fact, no meds that help at all. Many GP's don't get/understand/know about Sjogren's. It is not an illness that is known about through the media, but I see it through my sister - Susie ran 2 marathons in 2006 (London and New York), now she couldn't run 1/10 of a marathon. This horrible illness has robbed my sister of so much and I want to do all I can to raise awareness - and cash - for this charity.
My challenges for 2016;
April 3 - Reading Half Marathon
April 17 - Brighton Marathon (not London no, but still 26.2 miles!)
April 30 - Tough Mudder
June 12 - Leeds Olympic Triathlon (done half the distance before never this)
Please support me in these new challenges and help raise money so that in the future, people like my sister, can live a much fuller life than Suey can.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
I am raising money for the British Sjogrens Syndrome Association (www.bssa.org.uk). This charity means a lot to me. Sjogrens Syndrome is the second most common auto-immune illness and yet, I bet not one of you has heard it. My sister Susie was finally diagnosed with this about 3 years ago - 4 years after the symptoms first presented. Diagnosed, great - but no cure and in fact, no meds that help at all. Many GP's don't get/understand/know about Sjogren's. It is not an illness that is known about through the media, but I see it through my sister - Susie ran 2 marathons in 2006 (London and New York), now she couldn't run 1/10 of a marathon. This horrible illness has robbed my sister of so much and I want to do all I can to raise awareness - and cash - for this charity.
My challenges for 2016;
April 3 - Reading Half Marathon
April 17 - Brighton Marathon (not London no, but still 26.2 miles!)
April 30 - Tough Mudder
June 12 - Leeds Olympic Triathlon (done half the distance before never this)
Please support me in these new challenges and help raise money so that in the future, people like my sister, can live a much fuller life than Suey can.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.