Hi guys!

Thanks for donating! I am doing the marathon for the University of Sussex (I am an alumni) to raise money in order to prevent Podo, a form of elephantiasis that causes devastating swelling in the legs and feet of the sufferers. Most people have never heard of this disease, but it affects millions of people around the world.

Sussex is researching and treating Podo, but needs funds to do so. Hopefully we can contribute and hopefully eliminate this disease in our lifetime. This may sound ambitious, but Podo is easily treatable, through giving the sufferer a year's worth of bandages, antiseptic and most importantly - shoes.

Why shoes? Podo is caused through having a genetic susceptibility and walking barefoot in irritant (silicate) soils, which penetrate the skin, and accumulate in the foot's lymph glands, swelling up the feet. 

So by donating, your money will go a long way!

Thank you for donating and hopefully I'll finish the marathon (fingers crossed).

Will

P.s. to learn more view these links below:

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/alumni/supportus/passion/helpingsociety/preventingpodo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podoconiosis