Amber’s challenge in memory of John
My name is Amber, I’m 26 years old and from Preston, Lancashire. I was fortunate to have a great Dad called John who was kind, hardworking and hilarious. kind, hardworking and hilarious Sadly, at the end of February, at the age of 63, Dad was diagnosed with a Pulmonary Embolism and passed away on 17th March […]
Abigail’s Story
My name is Abigail, and I am 22 years old. Two years ago, in March 2020, I was diagnosed with a Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST). I had suffered excruciating headaches Throughout late 2019 and early 2020, whilst on a year abroad in France, I had suffered excruciating headaches and put these down to stress. […]
‘Hike-It’
Ken Gregory and his daughter Vicky are taking a hike in Italy. In memory of their beloved wife and mother – Gio, who tragically died of a pulmonary embolism in 2019, Ken and Vicky will be walking 100km of the Via Francigena to Rome to raise funds and awareness of Thrombosis. You can donate and […]
My beloved best friend, Soph, aged 28, died suddenly and tragically in 2019
Sarah’s beloved best friend, Soph, died suddenly and tragically in 2019 aged just 28. To honour her memory and take part in something way beyond her comfort zone, she signed up to the Royal Parks Half Marathon in April 2021, the Edinburgh Half in May 2021 and is rounding the year off with the Amsterdam […]
On January 31st 2020 Ken Gregory published his first novel written jointly with his wife, Gio.
Tragically, in the final days of completing the novel, Gio passed away due to a pulmonary embolism. Ken shares their story, and his decision to launch the novel in memory of Gio, with all proceeds raised being donated to Thrombosis UK. A road trip to France instead off our annual flight to Italy seemed a […]
Charlotte’s Fundraising Events
On 4th October 2014, Charlotte Anderson’s brother, Matthew, died suddenly and unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism. Charlotte told us: “Matthew was 43 when he passed and working as a mobile telecommunications engineer. He previously served (straight from leaving school) in the Army as a Signalman in the Royal Signals and served out in the Gulf […]
Mark’s 50km Swimming Challenge 2019
Dear Supporter, Please help me raise funds for Thrombosis UK by sponsoring my 50km swimming challenge. It is just £3 per donation. Following a pulmonary embolism (blood clot on the lung) in 2016, I took up swimming to help me recover physically and mentally. This year’s challenge is Part 2 of an ambitious three-year swimming project: Last […]
Charlotte’s climb – Mount Snowden
In July 2019, I am participating in a group climb of Mount Snowdon with my school. I am so grateful to have been given this opportunity and am so excited about using it as an excuse to promote awareness and raise money for Thrombosis UK! After my diagnosis of multiple bilateral pulmonary embolisms in 2017 […]
“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. You see, because I like what I do, I put in the effort, I sit sedentary behind a desk, immersed in whatever creative or computational issue that has befallen me for long […]
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 […]
