In 2013 I want to raise £3,000 for the Scleroderma Society by completing a series of events. 

Scleroderma is a group of rare, chronic and progressive autoimmune diseases.  It causes inflammation and scarring, which eventually leaves skin thickened, muscles weakened and organs damaged. It can be difficult to diagnose and there’s no cure as yet. I’ve chosen to support the charity because not only do I think it’s important to support lesser-known organisations but also because my aunt has been diagnosed with Scleroderma and it's been so sad to see her unable to live the sort of life she used to be able to and would like to. I was ashamed to not have heard of Scleroderma before so as well as raising funds for the charity I also want to raise awareness and take part in some really cool things that my Aunt can experience vicariously :)

 

The Scleroderma Society was founded to help support people who have been diagnosed with Scleroderma and also helps to fund important research.

 

£10 will support the helpline for one day

£20 will supply a hospital with Scleroderma information for a year

£50 will help support a local support group

£100 will enable them to update all MP's interested in health on scleroderma

 

The events I have chosen to complete as part of this fundraising challenge will be:

1. Paris Half Marathon

2. London Marathon

3. Tough Mudder

4. Eton Sprint Triathlon

5. Eton Swim

These will all be challenging for me and doing them for charity provides me with a “now or never” push to complete these very exciting events.

 

So thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page and please consider donating to this very worthy cause.

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