APS Support UK

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Katy Flippance

Katy Flippance

My Story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I am so excited to be running this year’s London marathon in April to raise money for APS Support UK!

Please bear with me while I explain why running a marathon, this year, for this charity, means so much to me.

I was diagnosed with Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) last year following discovery of a blood clot in my portal vein which was affecting the blood supply to my liver and spleen. This was my second blood clot after previously having DVT in my leg.

‘APS is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes the blood to clot too quickly in veins and arteries, leading to potentially fatal conditions including heart attacks, strokes and DVT’.

Anyone who knows me will know I've been running on and off for quite a few years. This time last year I had been training for Boston marathon which would have been my first marathon attempt. However, following diagnosis I was advised not to run or put any strain on my heart and body, and so I had to give my place away and take a few months off running. I was really worried about my health at this time and really sad as running is an effective coping strategy for me.

Now that I am receiving appropriate treatment and have been given the go ahead to run again, it means so much to me to be able to say that almost exactly one year later, I’m finally going to be running a marathon… and not just any but London marathon for APS Support UK!

As a small charity APS Support UK are allocated only one place in London marathon every 5 years, therefore I am absolutely delighted to be offered that place! I would love to make the most of it by raising as much as I can for this small charity. No amount is too small and every £1 will motivate me in my training!

A bit about how the money will be used:
APS is treatable if diagnosed early however it is believed to be under-recognised and under-diagnosed. APS Support UK aims to achieve earlier diagnosis and better treatment by raising awareness and funding research, as well as supporting those affected by APS. You can read more about what they do here:

https://aps-support.org.uk

Thank you for reading and if you can donate I will be eternally grateful to you! Wish me luck! 

APS Support UK

Raising for:

APS Support UK
118%

Funded

  • Target
    £1,700
  • Raised so far
    £2,000
  • Number of donors
    91

My Story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I am so excited to be running this year’s London marathon in April to raise money for APS Support UK!

Please bear with me while I explain why running a marathon, this year, for this charity, means so much to me.

I was diagnosed with Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) last year following discovery of a blood clot in my portal vein which was affecting the blood supply to my liver and spleen. This was my second blood clot after previously having DVT in my leg.

‘APS is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes the blood to clot too quickly in veins and arteries, leading to potentially fatal conditions including heart attacks, strokes and DVT’.

Anyone who knows me will know I've been running on and off for quite a few years. This time last year I had been training for Boston marathon which would have been my first marathon attempt. However, following diagnosis I was advised not to run or put any strain on my heart and body, and so I had to give my place away and take a few months off running. I was really worried about my health at this time and really sad as running is an effective coping strategy for me.

Now that I am receiving appropriate treatment and have been given the go ahead to run again, it means so much to me to be able to say that almost exactly one year later, I’m finally going to be running a marathon… and not just any but London marathon for APS Support UK!

As a small charity APS Support UK are allocated only one place in London marathon every 5 years, therefore I am absolutely delighted to be offered that place! I would love to make the most of it by raising as much as I can for this small charity. No amount is too small and every £1 will motivate me in my training!

A bit about how the money will be used:
APS is treatable if diagnosed early however it is believed to be under-recognised and under-diagnosed. APS Support UK aims to achieve earlier diagnosis and better treatment by raising awareness and funding research, as well as supporting those affected by APS. You can read more about what they do here:

https://aps-support.org.uk

Thank you for reading and if you can donate I will be eternally grateful to you! Wish me luck!