Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.

We are running the Keswick Half Marathon on Sunday 2nd May 2010 to raise money for Lifeblood:The Thrombosis Charity.

As all our friends know, Lucy's precious sister Amy suddenly died in 2003 when a blood clot in her leg travelled to her lungs. The only thing wrong with Amy's health was a broken ankle.  No-one told Amy or our family that she had a higher risk of developing thrombosis because of her injury or what symptoms to look out for.

Lifeblood's aim is simple.  To raise awareness of thrombosis amongst both the public and health professionals and to raise money for research funds.  Thrombosis remains a major cause of death in the UK and can affect anyone, yet so few of us are unaware of the situations that can lead to thrombosis.  Amy and our family were unaware.  Many health professionals remain unaware.  Lifeblood want to change this.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - We raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thank-you so much,

Lucy and Dave.

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Dave and I ran the Half marathon today. It was hard and painful and dare I say enjoyable in parts!  I wanted to give up the last two miles, my body had nothing left to give, but I just thought of Amy and all the donations and support we have been given and I just managed it.  We have been overwhelmed with everyone's generosity.  Thank-you all so, so much.  

Love Lucy xxx.

( P.S, I will be leaving the page open for a few more months.  Including offline donations we have raised just over £1000 so far.  This will be shared with The Northern Brainwave Appeal too.  They support the Neuroscience Department at Newcastle General Hospital, where Dave had brain surgery on his ruptured aneurysm in 2006.)