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Closed 13/09/2018
Weʼve raised £6,700 to help fund research for womb cancer
- Funded on Thursday, 13th September 2018
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Hi Guys,
I have wristbands for those who have so kindly supported me - Get in touch and I will get one to you! Together we have done something great here. The funds will make a world of difference for a small charity with a big cause. I will keep this page open till the end of June.
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Recently my mum got diagnosed with rare & high grade form of endometrial cancer.
After looking into the best options for treatment, it stuck me that there is very little research & awareness on this particular illness. We want to help make the best decision for mum & there is only the one recent study to guide us.
As the 4th most frequent cancer in women, this is the 'most common diagnosis you've never heard of' (Guardian article). I looked into it further & believe it or not, there is just one womb cancer charity to support people like mum which was set up in 2016. https://goo.gl/AA9Aps
I want to support my mum in the best way I can through doing my first triathlon. I am aiming to raise £1 for every 50m metres covered on the day. Please share ect but dont tell her - I want to surprise her on race day.
The count down is on and it is exactly a month away (17th June). I'll take on a 1.5Km swim in the Thames, a 40Km cycle & a 10Km run to top it all off. The picture you see above is of me, sporting my fancy new wetsuit to help through the swim. I'll need it.
I hope you will support me on my challenge to raise much needed funding for this life threatening disease. I will be raising money for Action on Womb Cancer & will be delighted with any contribution you can make.
Thanks for reading,
James
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- 6 years ago
James Southwood
6 years agoI am immensely proud of James for doing this for me. I can’t believe he kept it a secret from me for so long (usually I manage to winkle things out quite easily!). I feel humbled and overwhelmed by your huge support and generosity. You’ve raised money for a very small charity and the funds will make a world of difference. I’ll be in touch with Debra (founder of the charity Action on Womb Cancer) to have input on where the money goes. Thank you so very much.
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- 6 years ago
James Southwood
6 years agoJust got my race number for the Berlin sprint tomorrow! It’s half the distance of the big one in Windsor. I’m nervous - bet the Germans are efficient on the changeover 🧐. 2 weeks to go before the big day of the secret fundraiser. Thanks for all your support so far!! X x x
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- 6 years ago
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170
Tom McArthur
Jul 17, 2018
£30.00
Anonymous
Jul 11, 2018
£30.00
Clare Beale
Jul 1, 2018
Thinking of all of you.With love from the Beales xx
£20.00
Clare Beale
Jul 1, 2018
Thinking of all of you.With love, The Beale Family xx
£20.00
Anonymous
Jun 28, 2018
Fantastic achievement James! All the very best for your Mum.
£50.00
Matthew Waugh
Jun 28, 2018
Better late than never :)
£20.00
Andrew Bryant
Jun 26, 2018
Go you good thing...
£50.00
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