Flora London Marathon - WALKING THE LONDON MARATHON ON OXYGEN !

WALKING THE LONDON MARATHON ON OXYGEN !

Page creator: Lynn Ashton

Event: Flora London Marathon 2006

Event Date: 23rd Apr 2006

Magic memories from my special day

About my charity :

British Lung Foundation
The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. The charity focuses its resources on providing support for people affected by lung disease today; and works in a variety of ways (including funding world-class research) to bring about positive change, to improve treatment, care and support for people affected by lung disease in the future.
Charity Registration No England and Wales 326730, Scotland SC 038415

Fundraising target:	£5,000.00
Donations so far:	£ 13,350.63

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My personal message:

Hi everyone,

My Name is Lynn ; I am 45 and live in Cambridgeshire. 6 years ago I was in a fire, and have now got COPD and recently been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis. I have been on oxygen 24 hours a day since the fire.

(UPDATE:I had a nasal cannular for 6 years but I have just had a scoop fitted, which is a small tube going into my trachea, It works much more effectively as the oxygen goes directly to my lungs, and it is also less obvious. I love it.)

I have done a few sponsored walks locally but decided that I wanted to not only raise more money, but also raise the profile of Lung disease. So I have decided to do The London Marathon . "You must be mad!" I hear you thinking. well you might be right, but I will not be running the Marathon, I will be walking it in 5 days with a nurse to accompany me, and a small trolley to carry my oxygen in.
I am quite a confident person, although when I first got put on oxygen I thought my life was over, not being able to breathe is the most terrifying experience anyone should have to go through. It affects any age, from a small baby to a grown adult. I know from experience how it feels. I was very frightened that I didn’t have a future. I was assessed for a lung transplant which thankfully I do not need at this time, but will do if my condition deteriorates.

I joined a support group of which I am now Chairperson, that gave me the confidence to fight my disease, and made me realise that I am one of the lucky ones. This is why I have decided to help people who are not as lucky as me! Lung disease is one of the biggest killers in the UK , there are 43 different Lung diseases, and money is desperately needed for research!!! So I would be so grateful if you would sponsor me.

People take being able to breathe for granted, until they have seen a close friend or relative struggle to get their next breath! So help me to raise as much as I can to help The British Lung Foundation.

I know times are hard, but it is even more hard for people that cannot breathe. Please give as much as you can. even an extra £ will go a long way to help people with lung disease. We all need our lungs to live, so lets help people live longer!!!

Thank you so much

Lynn x

YOU WILL MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE WITH LUNG DISEASE!!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Lung Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now!

If you would like a progress report then please click on:

http://www.lunguk.org/

Thank you!!!!

x x

The 27th April 2006 will be a day that I will never forget as long as I live. It was a very emotional day, but one of the best of my life!!!

I managed to complete the marathon, but with all the support that I had I always knew I would. Thank you to each and every one of you for all the support, hard work and encouragement that you gave me when times got bad! I couldn't have done it with out you. Please keep sponsoring me. Every pound will go to help stop a person suffering with Lung disease. I have reached above my target, but I know it could be a lot more. Bless each and everyone of you.

Thank you

Lynn x x x

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Display Name	Date	Amount	Tax Bonus	Comment
Katie Samuel	07/04/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Inspiring - puts me to shame for feeling like I'm injured! Best of luck
Sara Lee	06/04/2006	£100.00	£28.21	What an amazing lady you are, very good luck, I shall be routing for you all the way
Don Emmerson	05/04/2006	£50.00	£14.10	Inspirational Lynn. Am running too but that is absolutely zilch compared to what you're doing.
Amy @ BLF	04/04/2006	£5.00	£1.41	You go Lynn! We'll cheer you on!
Caskie (Running for Bowel Cancer UK)	04/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	I wish you all the very best. Whether you finish the course or not, you are one of the winners!
Mike English - Cetus Solutions Ltd	03/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Im running No:40467, 7-months training & injuries seems irrelevant compared to your effort Good Luck
Lee@BLF	03/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	what a challenge, good luck.
robert lee	03/04/2006	£100.00	£28.21	Fantastic also running for BLF & would love to join you on the 27th april
M Ahmad	03/04/2006	£10.00	£2.82	May God give you the strength you need, You will make it!
Clarissa	02/04/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Well you shut me up! Amazing, your a star! Very best of luck from a fellow runner.
Bobby	02/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Your effort should encourage all BLF supporters
William Man	01/04/2006	£20.00	£5.64	The very best of luck. You are a real inspiration.
Angela Waters	30/03/2006	£5.00	n/a	Go for it Lynn, my husband suffered with the same condition for years and he never gave up.
Veronica Holder	30/03/2006	£20.00	£5.64	I read your story and I am so proud of you! Well done!
Steve Bell	30/03/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Well done Lynn, all the best for the 23rd and beyond.
Jenny Westaway	29/03/2006	£25.00	£7.05	Well done! As a nurse working in the area of infant lung function, may I wish you every success!
chris rowell	28/03/2006	£25.00	£7.05	Hi Lynn, I hope training is going well. I like you photo on the website, very prim and proper!!
Sara Waterer	28/03/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck - take it at your pace. My Mum had oxygen - she would have been cheering you on!
Ken Davis	27/03/2006	£20.00	n/a	Your an inspiration, What am i moaning about? bless you.
Seb Falk	27/03/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Saw your post on realbuzz marathon forum - totally inspiring! Hope to see you on the way round...
Jane Thompson	26/03/2006	£5.00	£1.41	I don't know you but you have reduced me to tears. I don't doubt you can do this. You are a star!
Sue	26/03/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Will be rootng for you. Good Luck!
Peter Jessup	25/03/2006	£10.00	£2.82	You're an inspiration! We other runners will be roaring you on.
Liz White	25/03/2006	£30.00	£8.46	We need an effective treatment for fibrosing alveolitis
alxlr8	23/03/2006	£15.00	£4.23	You are an example, and a hero.
Philip Dee	23/03/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Your heroic struggle will put my own marathon in context
Emma Jenkinson	23/03/2006	£10.00	£2.82	All the best!! I hope you meet your target!!
Bob Tolliss	21/03/2006	£55.00	n/a	bon chance ma petite brave
Laura & Roy	21/03/2006	£30.00	£8.46	Good Luck Lynn, you are a true inspiration and we will support you all the way!
Alan Clarke	20/03/2006	£3.00	£0.85	good luck, being asthmatic I can start to imagine what you go through
Lynn	20/03/2006	£5.00	n/a	have copd plus!! was having a bad day, but reading about you has picked me up big time, you go Lynn
Ian ketchell	20/03/2006	£20.00	£5.64	An amazing challenge. You are an inspiration to all my patients who have cystic fibrosis
Tom @ Justgiving	20/03/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Best of luck, Lynn.
Marie H	18/03/2006	£50.00	£14.10	Good Luck Lynn! I just know you can achieve your goal.
Cathy	13/03/2006	£7.50	£2.12	Best of luck - your story is an inspiration to many
Kat@BLF!	12/03/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Go Lynn! You are an inspiration!
silvester ashton partnership	11/03/2006	£520.00	n/a
S Horsley	10/03/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Best of Luck
Jennifer Beecroft	05/03/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Hi I saw your post on the forum.. Well Done from a fellow runner
Lucy Reed	02/03/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Good Luck
Buzz Lightyear's Mum	02/03/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck and keep me informed of your progress.
Graham Miller	02/03/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Incredible! good luck
andrea waldeck	25/02/2006	£5.00	£1.41	looking for ideas but spending a small fortune! Good Luck!
Kerry @ BLF	24/02/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Good luck and thank you Lynn!
Hazel Staten	20/02/2006	£10.00	n/a	Good luck Lynn your effort is breathtaking!!
Julie Lawrence	19/02/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Good luck!
Debbie J (fellow FLM 2006 runner!)	17/02/2006	£10.00	£2.82	You are an inspiration! I wish you a great FLM 2006, we're all rooting for you!
Henry Adams	13/02/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Brilliant effort! From a fellow marathon runner.
Tracey Jacobs	10/02/2006	£5.00	£1.41	I'm running for BLF as well. My dad had COPD so I really admire you. Best of luck
Elizabeth @ Justgiving	08/02/2006	£5.00	£1.41	You can do it Lynn! Stay strong!!!
Ian Bailes	08/02/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Good Luck!
Nicky Farley	07/02/2006	£10.00	£2.82
carl ashton	06/02/2006	£20.00	£5.64	god luck Aunty Lynn! i'm doing the Great North Run this year, but i rekon you might be quicker!!!
Suz	06/02/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck Anuty Lynn!! love you lots xx
vivien evans	03/02/2006	£10.00	£2.82	well done,Lynn,amazing to have this aim!!
Basher	02/02/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Good Luck Carrot!!
James Fuggle	30/01/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Good luck!
John T	27/01/2006	£20.00	£5.64	All the very best of luck.
Miri	27/01/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Wishing you the best of luck!
stevie21.com	25/01/2006	£5.00	£1.41	You really are mental - best of luck, girl!
Lynn Ashton	21/01/2006	£10.00	£2.82	We share our name, I am disabled but not as severely as you, go on girl!
Stephen Katchi (aka Mad Kat)	20/01/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Just read your post (and replied to it) on the forum. Good luck from a fellow marathon runner.
Nino Di Cara	16/01/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Saw your post on the Forum - wish you the best of luck
Angela Holkham-Duff	14/01/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Hi, I don't know you. But I do know Ruth, Chris, Liz and Hil in Irstead. Who told me about you.
Ruth & Chris	14/01/2006	£20.00	£5.64	Good Luck Lynne, we will be there to cheer you on.
Buzz Lightyear	14/01/2006	£50.00	n/a	To infinity and beyind...
Nigel the sally army peterborough	12/01/2006	£10.00	£2.82	ALL the best great acheivement
Maria	10/01/2006	£10.00	£2.82	Good luck
diane brent	08/01/2006	£20.00	£5.64	good luck Lynn luv Ewan & Diane
Cyrus Audio	06/01/2006	£20.00	n/a	Good luck!
Mark Roles - Boehringer	05/01/2006	£5.00	£1.41	Well done Love!!
Crispy	02/12/2005	£5.00	£1.41	Well done for even considering doing what you're doing. Good luck!
AK	30/11/2005	£5.00	£1.41	best wishes
stella	25/11/2005	£20.00	n/a	Good luck
wendy meniru	23/11/2005	£5.00	£1.41	good luck
alison edwards	23/11/2005	£5.00	£1.41	good luck
Justine Laymond	22/11/2005	£5.00	n/a	Frm anthr O2 lady waiting 4 transplant with the rarest lung disease.Please keep sponsoring! x
Pamela Simcox	14/11/2005	£20.00	£5.64	GET ON WITH IT and KEEP BREATHING hehehe
Helena	12/11/2005	£10.00	£2.82	Well done mate, proud your gonna do it!!!!
Joyce	12/11/2005	£20.00	£5.64	Go Girl

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