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I am running Stroud half marathon for MDS UK. 

4 years ago My mum was diagnosed with MDS (myleodysplastic syndrome) it is a blood disorder where the bone marrow fails to produce healthy blood cells. 

In the last year I have seen my mum bravely endure so many blood tests , blood transfusions, platelet transfusions. Nights in hospital. Being unable to leave the house because of covid , unable to see family and friends because of the risk due to low immunity and the effects of how a simple cold can make Mum feel.

Now this disease has progressed a bit and the consultant has decided that Mum has to have a course of  chemo and a stem cell transplant  Mum and dad have again bravely accepted this next phase with positivity  

I have struggled with my own running motivation lately. So have decided to enter Stroud half marathon and raise money for MDS UK to both raise awareness and money to help more people like my mum.