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Sam Wightman is raising money for The Gauchers Association Limited

Participants: I am running on behalf of a family friends' young son who suffer from Gaucher disease

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London Marathon 2022 · 2 October 2022 ·

The Gauchers Association was formed in 1991 and is the only registered UK charity providing support to individuals and families affected by Gaucher disease, acting as the centre point for the Gaucher community working alongside medical professionals, scientists and pharmaceutical industry.

Story

Gaucher disease is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder which results in a build up of certain fatty substances in certain organs, particularly your spleen and liver. 

Gaucher disease causes these organs to enlarge affecting their function and the fatty substances build up in bone tissue, weakening the bone and increasing the risk of fractures

Gaucher disease affects the body by:

  • Spleen and liver enlargement
  • Bone pain and easily fractured bones
  • Anemia (low blood counts) and fatigue
  • Bleeding and bruising problems







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