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Danielle's fundraiser for Aspergillosis Trust

Dani Blackie is raising money for Aspergillosis Trust
In memory of Jill Fairweather
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Wainwrights in a round · 12 July 2024

Our aim is to preserve and protect good health of people suffering from Aspergillosis by: - • Raising awareness of aspergillosis and increase the understanding of the condition amongst medical professionals and the public at large; • Supporting sufferers globally by providing information and creating real and virtual support networks for sufferers of the most common forms of the disease; • Circulating up-to-date information about the condition with all forms of aspergillosis and help them understand the disease and treatments; • Raising funds for research, with the aim of making aspergillosis far more readily recognisable than at present; • Via joint initiatives, educate healthcare professionals of the symptoms and treatment of aspergillosis as it is often missed and can take years to reach the correct diagnosis; and • Represent aspergillosis patients in wider lung health networks.

Story

Jill Fairweather, one of the most inspiring humans that I have encountered. A good friend for many years. She helped co-found the Aspergillosis Trust, a vital charity for raising awareness for the rare condition. Advocating and supporting patients.

Jill has been a chief supporter and GPS "dot watcher" on all my challenges to date. A truly inspirational individual that has offered great perspective and support over many decades. Always remotely helping the during the tougher bits. We have spent most of the last year putting our heads together for the Wainwrights challenge 2024 and laughing at the bivvy sleeping arrangements. 214 fells, 110,000ft elevation and 325 miles, self supported.

It is incredibly challenging to openly write that she has moved into the light in recent weeks. I had promised her I would run for her charity. It seems unreal that I will hit the start line without her in the background of the remote support crew. Even though the circumstance of things has massively changed, it seems important to finish what we started together. Being as things are, I cannot commit to the FKT but will get to the start line and work through the miles the best one can. One last labour of love to mark one of the shiniest bubbly ladies to grace our lives.

Sending love and light to all the people her life touched, especially friends and family. Her charitable good work will continue to impact many more. A true force of transformation through great adversity and extreme health challenges <3 <3 One last charitable endeavour for her.

Thank you for taking time to read this.

Love and light, always!

Dani xxx

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