Dwain Reynolds

Dwain Reynolds London Marathon TSA Fundraiser

Fundraising for Tuberous Sclerosis Association
£1,403
raised of £2,000 target
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Event: London Marathon 2024, on 21 April 2024
We fund support and research to provide help today and a cure tomorrow.

Story

Hello, both my son and I have tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).
TSC is a genetic condition that can lead to growths in various organs of the body, but those most commonly affected are the brain, eyes, heart, kidney, skin and lungs. 

By supporting me with a vital donation you can be a part of the Tuberous Sclerosis Association's life-changing work. 

Taking on the 2024 London Marathon was a huge challenge that I never dreamed I would be capable of after I was fully confined to crutches in 2015 for about 2 years. During this time I used leg-lifters and a special aid to help put my socks on as my mobility was so poor. Hope for recovery seemed slim - I had been diagnosed with acquired brain injury, as far back as 2002. Lifelong epilepsy, and now worsening mobility left me tired and unable to complete basic exercise.

But thankfully, with lots of low-level specialist physio, love from my family and some support from the TSA which resulted in me entering a drug trial, I began to regain most of my mobility by the beginning of 2019. The seizures unfortunately persist with some regularity (and this also hampered my preparation).

The Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA) is the only UK charity dedicated to supporting people affected by Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.

The charity has supported me over a number of years and this fundraiser is my chance to give a little something back. 

Examples of the important work the charity carries out: raises awareness in educational and clinical settings; research and development into treatments to help those with the condition; provides support for families of those with a diagnosis; hosts in-person and virtual social events; publishes a regular magazine.

Please donate. Any amount welcome :) 

This thread includes updates of my training progress and the outcome of my marathon attempt. Suffice to say I was never in danger of breaking records. But it's been a fulfilling experience :)  Thank you for reading.

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About the charity

As the only UK charity focused on Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) we : • Improve the health/wellbeing of people living with TSC and their families/carers • Lead research into technologies and treatments to reduce TSC’s impact • Lead innovation into medical and social care service integration

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,402.89
+ £125.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£640.50
Offline donations
£762.39

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