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I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in May 2012 after suffering with symptoms for quite some time. I count myself as one of the lucky ones, as initial treatment worked pretty well, however, for many, this isn't the case.  Having joined an online support group called #Getyourbellyout I realised that many have to try lots of different treatments to find they do not help, many have to undergo life changing surgery, and even then, there is no cure for IBD, and symptoms can still persist or return after successful treatment.  Inflammatory Bowel Disease is an auto immune disease, there is no cure, and it can effect our day to day lifes on an ongoing basis.  Even I, who I consider lucky with my treatment, could flare at any time, and can really struggle in every day things.

I want to help raise money for Crohns & Colitis UK in the hope that the research they can do will one day find the cure for myself and 5 million sufferers worldwide.

My first fundraising event is going to be 4 weeks (at least) alcohol free.  I am giving it up and the money I would spend on wine will go to the fundraising.  Anyone that knows me will know I do like my wine, so, it is a challenge, but one that needs to be done.  All sponsors also welcome

I will also be doing other ongoing fundraising, so please, watch this space :)

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