Paul Vernon

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Fundraising for Addison's Disease Self-Help Group
£3,120
raised of £2,500 target
by 92 supporters
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Event: Jurassic Coast Challenge 2019, from 8 June 2019 to 9 June 2019
We support people living with Addison's to improve their quality of life

Story

I am running the full 100km Jurassic Coast Challenge 2019. 

I am raising money for both the Addisons Disease Self Help Group and the Royal Signals Benevolent Fund. 

I was recently diagnosed with Addisons disease which is a rare endocrine condition that means I cannot produce stress hormones. While treatable, left untreated it is fatal. As a rare condition, many people have never heard of it and I wanted to raise awareness.

I also wanted to prove that while I have this condition and am steroid dependant for the rest of my life, anything is possible.

As a serving Royal Signals soldier, I'd also like to take this opportunity to raise some money for the RSBF. A charity set up to help serving or retired soldiers, or their families in times of need.

Hopefully you can spare some small change and help make a difference.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

About the charity

Founded in 1984, we're the UK and Ireland charity for all affected by Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency. We work to support and promote better medical understanding of this rare, life-threatening condition. All donations go to our 'unrestricted' funds, to help us in this vital work.

Donation summary

Total raised
£3,120.00
+ £525.86 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,120.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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