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Ian's fundraiser for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI

Ian Simpson is raising money for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI
In memory of Jimmy Balmer
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Great North Run 2023 · 10 September 2023 ·

CARING-SHARING-SUPPORTING Patients and Carers in Northern Ireland; Pulmonary Fibrosis is a terminal condition and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis has no known cause or cure. We at The Northern Trust Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group (NTPFSG) are here to provide support to sufferers of pulmonary fibrosis and their families from all across Northern Ireland; working to improve their quality of life. We provide practical support with day to day living. We help raise awareness and support research into improved outcomes and greater understanding of pulmonary fibrosis. We also provide a supportive place to come together to chat and socialise with a community that understands what it is like to live with pulmonary fibrosis. We have Ambassadors all across Northern Ireland who link with and assist their local pulmonary fibrosis community. We are a not for profit charity who have appointed Directors who give up their time freely and work collectively for the betterment of all pulmonary sufferers in Northern Ireland. Our President is Dr Eoin Murtagh (Respiratory Consultant) Antrim Area Hospital) and our Patron is Mrs Julie Hesmondhalgh The NTPFSG is involved with our politicians on the all party working group for lung health in Northern Ireland. We have contact with our Respiratory medical teams across the Health and Social Care Trusts to ensure that they are aware of the services we provide to sufferers and their families. If you feel we could help you then please contact us.

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To mark 2 years of working with Pulmonary Fibrosis NI and to carry on the memory of my good friend and Carlsberg neighbour Jimmy Balmer i have, foolishly, decided to run 2 Half Marathons. So on the 10th September i will be taking part in the Great North Run in Newcastle Upon Tyne for half marathon #1. Then on 15th October i will be heading to Oxford to take part in half marathon #2. The main reason for taking on this challenge is to raise awareness and funds to help Pulmonary Fibrosis NI continue it's fantastic work with sufferers and their carers. More information can be found on thier website www.pulmonaryfibrosisni.co.uk

If you would like to help me in this just click on the Just giving link below and donate what you can afford. For everyone that donates i will add your name and any comment you wish to leave on my running shirt. So any one donating before Thursday 7th September will be added for the Great North Run and any donations after that date will be added for the Oxford Half.

For those that donate, I now have one question for you! What colours should I run in, Pink or White? You decide. This poll will close on 7th September.

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£1,070.00
+ £232.50 Gift Aid
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£1,070.00
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