Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.
Two years ago my daughter, Syrie, was diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) - a rare chronic condition where the body's immune system attacks and, if left to itself, destroys the liver. At present there is no cure for AIH but it can be managed through daily doses of steroids and immuno-suppressants. Syrie's life is impacted via chronic fatigue, physical pain, restrictions on activities she is able to take part in, the side-effects of her medication and regular trips to and stays in hospital. She has had to miss a lot of school bringing further challenges as she works towards her GCSEs. Despite all of this, she is positive and brave and, above all, a source of huge inspiration.
I'm running a half marathon (for the first time) from my home to the Rays of Sunshine Ward at Kings College Hospital and back to raise money for three charities who have helped Syrie and other children who face similar challenges.
You can choose from The Childrens' Liver Disease Foundation, Rays of Sunshine and The Kings College Hospital Charity. If you can, I hope you will pick one from the links on this page to support me.
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