On Sunday the 15th September 2024 I will be taking part in the 'Run Heaton Park', along with other members of the PKU community taking part in races around the UK, to fundraise £10,000 for the NSPKU.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare metabolic disorder. People with PKU cannot metabolise phenylalanine, an amino acid found in protein foods. This builds up to levels that are toxic to the brain. PKU is diagnosed by the “heel prick” new-born screening test.

PKU is a treatable condition. If not correctly treated it results in severe and irreversible brain damage. Thanks to treatment, people born with PKU who receive the correct treatment can now have the same educational and career goals as people without PKU.

The standard treatment for PKU is a low phenylalanine diet. The PKU diet involves removing almost all natural protein from the diet and utilising prescribed medical dietary products to ensure adequate nutrition. The PKU diet is complex and very restrictive.

The NSPKU is a small but vital charity for people living with PKU and their families, and have supported our family very well since Euan's diagnosis.

The NSPKU use donations to support those living with PKU and their families through: education and research, support, community, advocacy and campaigning.

Please donate to enable the NSPKU to continue their work in supporting the PKU community!