Maureen Hodson

Laura's 2016 Challenge of a 25 mile Hike for Life and Great Eastern Half Marathon

Fundraising for BSSA - British Sjogrens Syndrome Association
£440
raised of £300 target
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Event: Great Eastern Run 2016, on 9 October 2016
We raise awareness of Sjögren's Syndrome to fund research and support sufferers.

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Last year after completing the 3 Peaks Challenge I made the decision to attempt to run a half marathon as a personal, physical challenge. For those that know me well....I am not a long distance runner (I was a sprinter in my youth!!!) so this challenge alone is huge for me. Along the way I also agreed to take part in the Hike for Life in the Peak District which is 3 weeks before my run. 

I want to do this for a charity that is not widely well known but the illness affects my family hugely. For the last 20 years (roughly), my dad has been suffering from Sjogren's Syndrome and his life has changed dramatically due to this degenerative illness. So, I do this to raise awareness and most importantly for my dad. 

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About the charity

Sjögren’s Syndrome is debilitating, distressing, under recognised and under treated. Glands that produce tears and salvia or secretions of the vagina, skin and bowel stop working, it causes muscle or joint pain, low mood and extreme fatigue. The BSSA supports sufferers and raises awareness.

Donation summary

Total raised
£440.00
+ £110.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£440.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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