Recently a work collegue lost his 10 year old son Shane suddenly to Addisons disease. As a mark of respect I have decided to raise some much needed funds and awareness about this condition.

Addison’s disease (also known as primary adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenalism) is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands.

The adrenal glands are two small glands that sit on top of the kidneys. They produce two essential hormones: cortisol and aldosterone.

In Addison's disease, the adrenal gland is damaged, and not enough cortisol and aldosterone are produced.

It can affect people of any age, although it's most common between the ages of 30 and 50. It's also more common in women than men.

Early-stage symptoms of Addison’s disease are similar to other more common health conditions, such as depression or flu. You may experience:

• fatigue (lack of energy or motivation)
• muscle weakness
• low mood
• loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss
• increased thirst

I would be very grateful for any donations that you could give.

Thanks in advance.

Ciara