Grace Gillen

Grace's Chester Half Marathon 2015 page

Fundraising for Nerve Tumours UK
£230
raised
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Event: Chester Half Marathon 2015, on 17 May 2015
Nerve Tumours UK

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We provide specialist advice & support to reduce the impact of NF.

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I started running about a year ago. After many years and as many failed attempts at getting into running, I decided running just 'wasn't my thing'. I used to look at runnners as crazy competitive people whom I secretly envied. So last year I finally said goodbye to my bad attitude and gave it another go. I thought if I could just run a 5K then I would be happy. Well after I conquered that goal I really started to push the boundaries of what I could do. Although running a Half Marathon is a really daunting thought, I am determined to prove to myself I can do it. 

I couldn't think of a more appropriate charity to raise money for, as I have close members of family to live with Neurofibromatosis. My younger brother was diagnosed at a young age and has since had numerous operations to correct a 90 degree curvature of his spine. Although NF is a rare condition, I know too many other people living with this condition. For me running a Half Marathon will endure me being in pain for about 2.5 hours, however for sufferers of NF it's like running a Half Marathon every single day. I would love to raise even a small amount for this great charity so please spare even a little money for this great cause.

Want to read more? I have started a blog to share my progress! Visit it at www.couchpotatotohalfmarathon.wordpress.com  

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About the charity

Nerve Tumours UK

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Nerve Tumours UK provides support and information, as well as campaigns and raises awareness on behalf of over 26,500 people in the UK who have NF, the group name for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), NF2-related-Schwannomatosis (NF2) and Schwannomatosis (SWN).

Donation summary

Total raised
£230.00
+ £45.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£230.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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