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Weʼve raised £1,081 to Help support 10 year old Ben, and his family, whilst he battles with the incurable and life limiting condition, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Funded on Tuesday, 4th July 2017
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Story
Ben is 10 years old and lives in Southampton with his two siblings and his parents. He is cheeky, funny and loves to watch Southampton FC play.
Ben has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.....his muscles are slowly wasting away and there is currently no cure.
I want to do everything I can to try and make life as easy as possible for this lovely family. There are many things that Ben will need to make his life as comfortable and fulfilling as possible, unfortunately these things are often expensive and not covered on the NHS. Ben's parents have set up a campaign called For Ben, For All. They pledge to raise funds to not only help Ben, but to help fund research in to Duchenne and hopefully one day find a cure.
What am I doing?
Last year I ran 6 half marathons in an effort to raise funds for the For Ben, For All fundraising campaign. This year I am going to run harder and further than I ever thought I could; I am going to attempt 7 full Marathons to try and raise vital funds For Ben, For All.
Every time I see Ben I see the devastating effects this condition is having on him and I know I cant make this better for him, or his family but I hope that maybe some financial support and knowing that we all care, will be a small light during some of the darker times.
What can you do??
Donate, share the appeal, raise some awareness of Duchenne.
What more can you do??
Bake cakes, wash cars, do a sponsored walk; do something.
Nominate this appeal as your companies charity, use your companies fund matching and raise twice as much.....Help us to help Ben.
#ForBenForAll
Updates
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- 7 years ago
Holly Mann
7 years agoThank oh SO SO much for all of your help and support. We have achieved lots but there is more to come! Watch this space xx
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- 7 years ago
Holly Mann
7 years agoSouth Downs Marathon complete!! 3 down and 3 to go! Was the toughest one so far today, I'm sure it's supposed to get easier????!!! Thanks as always for your support x
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- 7 years ago
Holly Mann
7 years agoEdinburgh Marathon complete!! Thank You to all of you for your support. Sat in bed drinking tea and eating chicken nuggets now!!! xxxxxx
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- 7 years ago
Holly Mann
7 years agoEdinburgh Marathon is in 6 days!! I shared how difficult Southampton was for me physically and mentally, and people have asked me why I would do it again? Why would I put myself through the same? Why risk it?.... This is why! The reason I will keep running and keep pushing through mentally and physically. This little boy is my inspiration and I will run as far and for as long as I possibly can, to help raise funds to make his life easier. Thank You for your support xx
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Supporters
51
Claire Le Bas
Jun 29, 2017
You are truly amazing Holly -well done!. Ben is a lovely, brave young lad supported by wonderful loving family. I am pleased to support by sponsoring you. I will continue to support in the future.
£10.00
Alan Mcelevey
Jun 29, 2017
£20.00
Peter Daniel
Jun 29, 2017
Keep up the good work
£20.00
Chantelle Byng
Jun 27, 2017
Nick Wall
Jun 27, 2017
You are such an inspiration. Lots of love Nikkie, Yasmin, Sidney and me! X
£20.00
A LONSDALE
Jun 27, 2017
Great cause Holly and amazing effort. Makes me tired just reading your updates. The Lonsdales x
£20.00
Sally Strugnell
Jun 27, 2017
You're a total super hero Holly. Keep on running beautiful and hopefully one day children like Ben will have a cure.So very proud of you xxxxx
£10.00
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