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Organised by Addison's Disease Self-Help GroupMeet our #TeamAddisons runners for the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2023 who are making a huge difference. Together we will work to raise much-needed funds and awareness of Addisons disease and adrenal insufficiency.
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2023 · 2 April 2023 ·
Closed 20/06/2023
Addisons disease affects approximately 1 in 10,000 people, meaning an estimated 300 - 350 new cases are diagnosed each year across the UK. This makes it roughly 300 times rarer than diabetes, another endocrine condition that sometimes occurs alongside Addisons. Diagnosis is most common between the ages of 30 - 50, but can occur at any age.
Life-long treatment with replacement steroid hormones is required. Medication is usually taken several times daily at carefully timed intervals and individuals must also know how to administer an emergency hydrocortisone injection to prevent a potentially fatal adrenal crisis.
This year we have 4 #TeamAddisons runners taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon takes place on 2 April 2023 across central London. They are all helping make a difference to people's lives by helping to raise much-needed funds and awareness. Your fundraising supports our work to support the Addisons community and their healthcare providers to promote better medical understanding of this rare condition, campaign for and support everyone affected by adrenal failure, and funds vital research.
My name is Christine, and I started running just before lockdown in 2020. I have challenged myself to see what I can achieve. A good friend of mine has Addison's, she is an inspiration to me. Thank you for allowing me to challenge myself and at the same time raise awareness and funds for Addison's disease.
Hi, my name is Sue, I'm 53 and I've been living with Addison's disease since April 1999. Exercise especially distance running is hard, especially for someone with Addison's disease. I've since gone on to complete the last two Virtual London Marathons. I'm looking forward to running for the Addison's Disease Self-Help Group and helping to raise awareness of Addison's disease.
My brothers girlfriend, Tilly, was diagnosed with Addisons in 2018, following a life-threatening adrenal crisis. I am running this half marathon to raise funds for the ADSHG so they can continue to support people like Tilly. Training is going well! I try to run home from work when possible which is 4 miles. Then long runs at the weekend and I should hopefully be ready by April!
I will be running the LLMH as my mum was diagnosed with Addisons disease in 2021 which has been life-changing for her. I have seen first-hand how this has impacted my mums life and her daily struggles and want to raise awareness of this rare disease and the wonderful work that the ADSHG does. The ADSHG has been incredibly important in helping her come to terms with this condition and funds vital research in improving the treatment for Addison's.
Please visit www.addisonsdisease.org.uk for more information.
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