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Michael Dempsey is raising money for DEBRA

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Great North Run · 19 September 2010

DEBRA is the national charity that supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal. We fund pioneering research and provide care and support to individuals and families living with EB.

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

On September 19th I am taking part in the Great North Run.

I am raising money for DebRA, This is the national charity working on behalf of people affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) - a rare genetic condition which causes the skin to blister and shear at the slightest friction, or even spontaneously.

I’ve come to know of DebRA through a family friend and his son who both suffer from the condition. How he copes with EB and does not allow it to prevent him carrying on life to the full like any other teenager is incredible. Take 5 minutes to visit  www.debra.org.uk , and read the case studies and you too will be inspired by these courageous people.

13 miles is not a distance I have run before.  I am aiming to complete in 2 hours (or so!!). My two hours of suffering is nothing compared to life with EB, so please make it worthwhile.

I’d be really grateful for any support you are able to give. So please dig deep and sponsor me if you can. DebRA receives no government funding, so relies on the generosity of the public to carry out its vital work, improving lives and giving hope.

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 - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

Donation summary

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£758.00
+ £132.56 Gift Aid
Online
£758.00
Offline
£0.00

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