Ben Brown

I'm rowing 250km, the equivalent of Canada to the North Pole.

Fundraising for SarcoidosisUK
£605
raised of £600 target
by 37 supporters
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Event: Scale Everest for Sarcoidosis, from 1 June 2020 to 24 August 2020
Can you climb the equivalent of Everest in 12 weeks? You can go out to the hills on your daily exercise or, if youre shielding, simply tackle the stairs a couple of times a day to achieve 8,848m of elevation gain before the 12 weeks are up!

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I'm rowing 250 km by Christmas Day on a Concept 2 indoor machine. This is the equivalent of Canada to the North Pole for Sarcoidosis UK! 

 Sarcoidosis is an auto immune condition that causes inflammation of tissue in any part of the body. This tissue forms hard lumps called granulomas. These can cause organs not to function. Those diagnosed can suffer anything from breathing difficulties; sight loss and even heart failure. Another common symptom is extreme fatigue. However everyone is affected differently leading to sarcoidosis being called the "snow flake" disease. The treatment lowers people's immune symptoms making them very vulnerable to severe Covid. This has meant sufferers having to shield for the last 18 months. Sarcoidosis UK has provided vital support during this time.

The challenge started on the 13th of November and finishes on Christmas Day. So far I have completed 90 km.

 Sarcoidosis UK is a small charity that receives no government funding. Thanks Boris!! It is dedicated to funding at least one major piece of research per year, and will continue to do this until a cure is found. Please donate - we rely on your support to keep going!

About the campaign

Can you climb the equivalent of Everest in 12 weeks? You can go out to the hills on your daily exercise or, if youre shielding, simply tackle the stairs a couple of times a day to achieve 8,848m of elevation gain before the 12 weeks are up!

About the charity

SarcoidosisUK

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Sarcoidosis is a rare disease and has poor information, support and little research for finding a cure. We work to change that. Our 4 goals; information, support, awareness and research. We receive no government money and are 100% reliant on your generosity. Any donation makes a huge difference.

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