Thrombosis UK | The Thrombosis Charity wishes to increase awareness of thrombosis among the public and health professionals and to raise research funds to improve patient care. Helping people who suffer from VTE, DVT, PE and clots.

Archive of: 2018

Nina's London Marathon Run — Nina's London Marathon Run

My dad sadly passed away in March 2014, due to Thrombosis. As a child I told my dad I wanted to run the London marathon, now I have a ballot place, sadly he can’t be there to watch.

Jane's Windermere One Way Swim — Jane's Windermere One Way Swim

For the second time I am aiming to swim the length of Windermere. Last year was just the achievement of finishing whereas this year has the added challenge of competing in a race.

Hollie’s Olympic Triathlon — Hollie’s Olympic Triathlon

I appreciate anyone taking the time out of their busy day to have a read through what I’m doing and why.

At the beginning of June 2018 myself and my friends received some devastating and heart breaking news. My close friend Jo had suddenly and tragically Passed away.

Let the Games Begin — Let the Games Begin

If you’ve been reading my recent blog’s and social media posts, you will have seen that I have tried to up my general activity to avoid what can be a very sedentary lifestyle – see my blog on Urban Tales of the Desk Jockey.

Did you know that the typical working adult spends more time sitting down than the average pensioner !

Neil and Jess have set a challenge in memory of Jess’s dad, Pat — Neil and Jess have set a challenge in memory of Jess’s dad, Pat

Neil and I have set a challenge in memory of my dad, Pat Loaring, who died in January 2017.

Shaun's Gateshead 10k Trail Run for Thombosis UK — Shaun's Gateshead 10k Trail Run for Thombosis UK

As a patient representative on the Thrombosis UK board of trustees I have witnessed first-hand the passion, expertise, and vision of the Thrombosis UK team. They are committed to education, research, first class management, and prevention of VTE (Venous Thromboembolism). I will be running with our two daughters Melanie and Ashley at the Gateshead 10K on Saturday 11th August. I am delighted to support the drive to prevent VTE affecting others.

Life Is Never Easy - I Kinda Like it This Way — Life Is Never Easy - I Kinda Like it This Way

So, a few days into the challenge and I’ve signed me and Hannah up to do a virtual walk (along with Jo, Josh and Annya) from Lands End to John O’Groats.

Stephane's Emersons Green to Devizes Thrombosis UK Cycle ride — Stephane's Emersons Green to Devizes Thrombosis UK Cycle ride

I will be cycling from Bristol to Devizes for Thrombosis UK because I want to help raising awareness of blood clots

"Uh-oh. Sounds like somebody’s got a case of the Mondays.” – Urban Tales of the Desk Jockey

Like many people, I have a desk based job. Thankfully I enjoy what I do, but that actually might be to my detriment.

Martin's MarkLogic London office to Paris office charity bike ride — Martin's MarkLogic London office to Paris office charity bike ride

On the 3rd May 2018 I woke to find that may beloved wife and partner of 27 years, Alexandra had passed away from what was later found to be a massive pulmonary embolism caused by a deep vein thrombosis, the silent killer.

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