David Wood

David's fundraiser for Haemochromatosis UK

Fundraising for Haemochromatosis UK
£230
raised of £100 target
by 19 supporters
Event: Kilomathon Scotland 2024, on 7 April 2024
Haemochromatosis UK

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RCN 1001307
We fight for a world without iron overload to prevent serious illness and save lives

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Me and my brother were recently diagnosed with this hemochromotosis.

It's A condition whereas our bodies can't cope with excess iron. What happens with the iron is that it is stored in major organs and can cause a whole host of issues from cancer, inflammation, heart issues, depression, anxiety. The list goes on.

This condition was completely unknown to us but looking into it I have discovered that it is more common than people think.

ItIts also known as the celtic curse and is fairly common to peopl in yhr northern hemesphere. Such as northern europeans

Thr only way to get thr inflammation doen and remove excessive iron is to change our diets to mostly vegetables and also the main trratment is phlebotomies. This is basically donating blood to regulate our iron stores.

iim running to create awareness and hopefully help help others

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About the charity

Haemochromatosis UK

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RCN 1001307
Genetic haemochromatosis (GH) can affect as many as 1 in 10 people in regions of the UK with an estimated 1.2million people at risk of serious ill health. We carry out pioneering research, increase public awareness, provide education to GPs & nurses and support families

Donation summary

Total raised
£230.00
+ £57.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£230.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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