Stephane’s Emersons Green to Devizes Thrombosis UK Cycle ride
Thrombosis, also known as VTE (venous thromboembolism) or blood clots, is a leading cause of death and disability across the globe. In fact blood clots, are responsible for 1 in 4 deaths, the number one cause of preventable deaths in hospital, are responsible for heart attacks and stroke and the cause of more deaths in […]
Shaun’s Gateshead 10k Trail Run for Thrombosis 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 […]
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. Thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms are not uncommon and remain a global health issue, […]
10 day cycle from the Pacific to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica
November of 2016, embarks us – Emma and Pamela – upon a 500 kilometre, 10 day cycle from the Pacific to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, in hopes of raising enough money in aid of Thrombosis UK. Thrombosis UK focuses on the awareness, research, care of thrombosis and those who are affected by it. […]
Ride For Charlene
North Coast 500 – Cycling over 500 miles non-stop Thanks for taking the time to visit my page. At the end of 2015 my family was hit by a heartbreaking tragedy when we lost our wonderful Charlene, at the age of 36. We lost a daughter, sister, aunt, fiance, friend and a massive chunk of […]
Cycling from London to Paris in memory of her Mum, Charlotte
Congratulations Angelina – raising a remarkable £2,734.49p so far. In the Spring/Summer of 2018 I’ll be cycling from London to Paris to raise money for Thrombosis UK, in memory of my mumma. Thrombosis UK is dedicated to promoting awareness, research & care of Thrombosis, which is the general term for the formation of potentially deadly […]
Raising money through multiple activities
https://www.justgiving.com/fun…On the 2nd July 2017 Sarah lost her sister Jolene, only 23, suddenly due to a pulmonary embolism. She left behind two young children. The whole family have been raising money in her memory since then and have raised over £2,000 so far. Jolene’s Godmother, Tanya Quinn, is running the London Marathon in her memoryhttps://www.justgiving.com/fun…And […]
Summer Wolf Run
As some of you know I took part in the autumn monster race last September in memory of my Nannie who died 3rd August 2016 of Thrombosis. Last year I raised over £650 pounds for thrombosis in her memory. At the end of February I will be signing myself up for another obstacle course this […]
Chris Pierce’s Barcelona Ironman fundraising
I have taken the plunge and entered the 2017 Barcelona Ironman this coming October. Having never run a marathon, bought my first set of cleats only recently and being blessed with legs that refuse to float, the big picture stuff suggests that I should have started with something more realistic. But that would be boring… […]
Rogue Two Rally Team – Screwball Rally 2017
Hi There, Myself and my friend Iain are the Rogue Two Rally team. You can following us on our Facebook page as we embark on the 2017 Screwball rally. Our chosen charity is Thrombosis UK because in January my dad died suddenly of a pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis. He was much loved […]
