Dars and Mels Marathon for Crohns

Team fundraiser2 membersCrohn’s & Colitis UK
£1,860
raised of £1,000 target
Event: Brighton Marathon 2021, on 12 September 2021
JOIN US as we WALK IT together; standing strong and raising vital funds for the fight against Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and other forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

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Hi all.

We are putting our running shoes on and hitting the tarmac in preparation for the Brighton Marathon! We will be heading down to Brighton on Sunday 19th April 2020 to run for the amazing Crohn’s and Colitis UK.

Crohn’s Disease is a condition that causes inflammation of the digestive system (also known as the gastrointestinal tract or gut). Inflammation is the body’s reaction to injury or irritation, and can cause redness, swelling and pain. At present there is no cure for Crohn’s, but drugs, and sometimes surgery, can give long periods of relief from symptoms.

Our good friend Sam has Crohn’s, and he’ll modestly tell you it’s no fun at all. He has lost nearly half his body weight in the few years since diagnosis. In and out of hospital, Sam’s situation culminated in an extended stay in hospital due to malnutrition a year ago. He had an operation to help improve his gut and relieve pain– but it didn’t take.

He’s now about to partake in an experimental and risky trial. We are all fully behind him.

Money given to the charity is used to help support our Sam and others suffering with the disease. You never know, your tenner could fuel the breakthrough to help cure Crohn’s or Colitis. All donations massively appreciated!

Find out more here: https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/

Wish us luck!

Cheers, Mike and Daryl. (And Sam). X

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About the campaign

JOIN US as we WALK IT together; standing strong and raising vital funds for the fight against Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and other forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

About the charity

Crohn’s & Colitis UK

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We’re the UK’s leading charity for Crohn’s and Colitis. Right now, over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease that many people have never heard of. We’re working to improve diagnosis and treatment; to fund research and to raise awareness.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,859.12
+ £367.16 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,814.12

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