Hello thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I’ll be running my first Norfolk Half Marathon in April to raise funds and awareness for Coeliac UK a charity very close to our hearts.

Ruby-Mae was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease in November 2020 not long after turning one. Which now means she has to follow a strict gluten free diet for life.

Coeliac Disease is a serious illness where the bodies immune system attacks the gut when you eat gluten. This also happens from anything as small as a bread crumb, nothing can be cross contaminated with gluten!

4 years on and Ruby-Mae has done amazing I couldn’t be more proud with how she has dealt with being Coeliac, we’ve had a few hurdles along the way and some totally out of our control. Ruby-Mae has annual bloods and check ups, she is fully aware of what makes her poorly and she’s always cautious and if unsure always gets us to double check.

It’s just more difficult when we are out and about or at parties, or when people have never heard of it, when we have to take a packed lunch with us just incase, not knowing if can get involved with activities thats going on. We’ve had her ask us numerous times why is she coeliac and none of friends are she doesn’t want to be coeliac, which really breaks my heart and we try our hardest to help with every situation. I could go on and on….

Im hoping that sharing awareness and doing my bit will help continue the vital research for some day a cure.

By donating you’re helping Coeliac UK continue their vital work, from funding research to supporting families like ours. Every pounds brings us closer to a future where living gluten free is easier and more understood by everyone.

Thankyouuu!

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