In September last year my brother was diagnosed with M.E. after being unwell since March.

 He used to play for 2 football teams, play golf, skateboard and scooter, now he can only manage to walk half way along the street on a good day. 

 We have had little to no help from doctors and the hospital due to the lack of information about the condition, so it has been a constant struggle since he was diagnosed. It has affected not only my brother but the whole family’s day to day lives.

 So I have decided to raise funds to help support the AYME who have been nothing but helpful to us, pointing us in the right direction and helped putting us in contact with others who have been affected by this condition.

 M.E. is a painful, disabling and isolating illness which affects an estimated 25,000 children and young people across the UK. Symptoms include extreme pain and fatigue in the muscles to the point of collapse, weakened immune systems and severe cognitive problems. M.E can leave children and young people wheelchair or even bed-bound for many years. Many are unable to attend school and become isolated. AYME is their lifeline.

 AYME is dedicated to the emotional and practical support of children and young people with M.E and their families. Membership is free so AYME relies on fundraising events such as this to keep its vital services running.

 

These are the 14 events that I will be running in, 

 

Edinburgh Kilomathon 13.1k (Completed 1:02:28) 16th March 

(With Stephen Sawers, Harry McCormack and Paul White)

 

Bishopbriggs DeafBlind Scotland 10k (Completed 41:54) 12th April

Balfron 10k            (Completed 42:43)                      27th April

Helensburgh 10k         (Completed 44:35)                  15th May

ClubsportNL Coatbridge Half Marathon  (Completed 1:40:10)         18th May

Clydebank 10k           (Completed 42:19)                             22nd May

Edinburgh Half Marathon 13.1m       (Completed 1:38:53)      25th May

 Dumbarton 10k         (Completed 41:40)                  29th May

Vale of Leven 10k              (Completed 44:24)                       8th June

Glasgow Men's Health 10k         (Completed 40:31)              15th June

(With Stephen Sawers, Chris Nelson, James Houston,

Sean Gilmour and Paul White)

Bannockburn 700 10k                                  22nd June

 

Scottish Half Marathon 13.1m                     6th September

 

Great Scottish Run Half Marathon 13.1m     5th October

(With Chris Nelson)

 

Survival of the Fittest 10k Assault Course    19th October

(With Chris Nelson, Chrissy Hall, Mark Breton and

Kenny Campbell)

 

All your donations for this amazing charity are greatly appreciated and mean a lot to myself and my family.

 

Thanks,

 

 

Chris.