Thanks for taking the time to visit Julie and Marks JustGiving page.

We have chosen the British Thyroid Foundation since Julie's daughter Natalie was recently diagnosed with Graves Disease. Natalie having only recently been diagnosed, has been seen by a thyroid specialist and is at this time taking 14 tablets a day, 6 beta blockers and 8 other tablets to quickly reduce the toxins in her blood.  It could take up to 6 months to get the toxin levels in her blood to a  level the specialist is happy with, so then can they start looking a Natalies options for treating the Graves disease. 

Having now read up on many websites and spoken to friends and family we did not realise how common thyroid problems were especially in women so we have decided to our bit. We were not planning to collect any sponsorship money but as this is the only marathon Julie at this time plans to attempt, Mark will of course do lots more as he enjoys pain! Everybody we have come into contact to help Natalie have been so great it is our little thank you to give something back.

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 and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - We raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So we would be very grateful for if you are able to please dig deep and donate now. Thank you. From Mark and Julie.x