Karen Hughes

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In memory of Claire Trueman
Vasculitis UK

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We help and support people with vasculitis to improve outcomes for vasculitis patients

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On the 4th of January my sister Claire was rushed to hospital with a severe headache. The doctors said it was cluster headaches and my sister would soon be well enough to go home. Claire soon became very ill and the doctors put this down to a leek on her spine from the lumbar puncture she had a few days before. Claire showed signs of improvement on the 12th of January, but took a turn for the worst on the 13th. The doctors told us that they were treating Claire for Vasculitis and she would soon be well again. On the 17th of January we were told the most devastating news.. there was nothing they could do and our beautiful Claire only had days to live. She passed away surround by her family on the 18th of January, just two weeks after she took poorly. Please support me and donate so we can raise awareness and carry on researching this terrible illness.

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Vasculitis UK

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Vasculitis UK provides support, advice and information to those suffering from vasculitis and their families. VUK also sponsors research into the causes and treatment of vasculitis and works to raise general awareness of ALL types of vasculitis. VUK is run by volunteers who all have vasculitis.

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