Thanks to anyone who is reading this now...

In 2002 I lost my mother to Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. This life-threatening lung-disease is often misdiagnosed in its early stages; and it is for this reason I want to raise the awareness that seems to be lacking with this illness.

Having lost my mum and seeing the distressing effects the illness has, my aim is to make people more aware of Pulmonary Hypertension and try to raise as much as I can for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK.

To start my fundraising I am undergoing a sponsored weight-loss, and thanks to 3rd year uni stress there are plenty of insulating fat cells for me to get shifting!

I know it's clichéd, but any amount of donation however small/big will be much appreciated and really will help make a difference! If you are unable to sponsor me, then please support me and make others aware of this fundraising - the more invites and circulation the better!

If you would like to sponsor me, you can decide how you want to do it:

a) Either one set amount or b) An amount per pound lost in weight.

Starting on July 8th 2007, my aim is to lose a minimum of 2 stone (28 lbs) in three months under medical supervision. All targets have been formally approved by my GP. I have got an official recording of my weight and BMI (Body Mass Index) from my GP in writing - (see image above). My starting weight stands at 95.45kg with a calculated BMI of 29.3.

The finish date is Monday 8th October 2007 (which is the same day as my Mum's Anniversary), so there is plenty of time to decide on your sponsoring!

That just leaves me to say PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE sponsor/support me and my "mission".

Many Thanks

Mark

PS. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Pulmonary Hypertension Association UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Contact me: mark.hryn@hotmail.co.uk

***MARK'S NEWS UPDATES AND PROGRESS***

6 October--

Monday is the FINAL day!! I'm not too sure how this website works in terms of termination date - but I do know that on Monday it will stop accepting donations.

Total weight loss to date....

Beginning Weight: 95.45kg

Current Weight: 83kg

Total Loss: 12.45kg (27 lbs)

Ok... so I have ONE more pound to lose by Monday to reach target...

THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SPONSORED - SUPPORT HAS BEEN MIND-BLOWING!!

17 September--

Apologies for not updating in so long! I have been busy this last month applying for work and having interviews. I have now found a job and am due to start next week.

Weight-wise: I am due another weigh-in but have decided to leave it until the first week of October (just under 3 weeks), when the final weight will be revealed!

Big thanks again to EVERYONE who has sponsored so far... REALLY REALLY appreciate it!!

20 August--

Back from hols in Majorca today.

Thank you to all who have sent me letters in the post - very touching and really appreciated. All your support is spurring me on and helping me achieve my main goal of raising awareness!

Thanks as well to all new sponsors and supporters!

10 August-- FIRST WEIGH-IN

Beginning weight: 95.45kg

Current weight: 89kg

Total Loss:  6.45kg (14 pounds)

8 August--

Doc appointment booked for Friday 10th. First weigh-in...

Special thanks to Teresa for her involvement and donation, and of course thanks to everyone who has donated so far! 

6 August--

Back from Italy. Nearly a third of the way through! Another weight check at the Doc's this week - total amount of weight lost so far will be revealed. Again - big thanks to those who have contacted me and got involved - hugely appreciated!

23 July--

2 weeks down! A big thanks again to everyone who has sponsored so far... THANK YOU!!

Weight is starting to shift - am having another "weigh-in" on the 8th August.

Off to Italy today for 2 weeks holiday. Will post more when I get back (pasta, pizza... pasta! AARGH!) 

16 July--

Thanks everyone for the support so far - really appreciate it! One week down, twelve to go! (!) Should anyone want my recipe for "Fart Soup" (mainly consisting of cabbage - it stinks!) please feel free to message and i'll gladly share this delight with you!


10 July--
It's official! I've uploaded a printed copy of my consultation signed by my GP. (see image above)
"Here comes the science bit..."
My current weight stands at a shameful 95.45kg (15 stone!) and my BMI is 29.3
I have been advised to get back down to 74.8kg.
Let's get going!!


9 July--
Doc appointment booked for tomorrow. The "official" calculations will be revealed...