Conor and Josh Buckley
We both suffer from Cystic Fibrosis, along with our mum, with Conor’s condition being a lot more serious. It was only after him being diagnosed at the age of 2, that both me and my mum found out we had it, due to testing.
We all attend the CF ward at Seacroft regularly and the staff there have highlighted all the work that CF Care has done to assist them, with machinery bought, works done to the ward etc so we wanted to give back to a charity that has a direct impact on our lives. As Cystic Fibrosis impacts the lungs, we thought something that really tests them would be a fitting event to do it for.
Chris and Hetty Clark
In 2022 my son Hudson was born. We knew something wasn’t right and after 5 months of seeing different doctors, he was finally diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. When we first heard the news, we did what every parent does, we Googled it and we panicked. It seemed like a death sentence for our precious young boy, who despite this condition was happy, bright and bouncy.
However, 2 and a half years later and Hudson is thriving. He’s now 3 years old and starts Nursery in September (the same week of the event), a milestone we couldn’t imagine reaching when he was first diagnosed. His treatment at the Teesside Cystic Fibrosis Unit has been transformative and his ability to access new and innovative medications and treatments has changed the outlook of his life for the better.
We are eternally grateful to organisations like Cystic Fibrosis Care for their work in setting up events, raising funds and advocating for sufferers of this condition. We have seen first hand the tremendous work that they do, and look forward to supporting them in this fundraising endeavor and beyond.
I ran the Great North Run last year and this year Hetty (my 5-year old) wasn’t going to be left out – she will be taking on the Mini Great North Run on September 6th in support of her brother and I’ll be completing the Great North Run on the 7th.
Poppy Danahay
Poppy was a member of Team Snape (home village of CF Care) last year. Sadly, she had to miss out last year as she contracted Covid just before the race,
Lottie Joy
Carl & Craig Heard
This year, my brother Craig and I are taking on the Great North Run to support Cystic Fibrosis Care (CF Care) – a charity close to our hearts.
My wife has cystic fibrosis, and for a long time her health was declining to the point where she was being assessed for a double lung transplant. Then, in 2020, everything changed when the NHS approved access to Kaftrio, a groundbreaking new treatment. It has been truly life-changing, giving her stability and opportunities we once thought were out of reach.
But living with CF is still far from easy. Even with advances in treatment, the condition brings daily challenges, and not everyone benefits in the same way. That’s why the support provided by CF Care is so vital. From hardship grants and essential equipment to emotional support and funding for specialist CF nurses, their work makes a real difference for people with CF and their families.
By running this year’s Great North Run, Craig and I want to raise awareness of cystic fibrosis, show our support for those still fighting the hardest battles, and help CF Care continue their important work.
Innocent Huly
Dr. Jon Myers
I have been helping to provide medical care as part of a team in Cornwall since 2000, We care for arounds 45 adults with Cystic Fibrosis. I have seen at first hand the toll this takes on their lives and that of their families. At the same time I have been inspired by the positivity and determination of those individuals. It is a pleasure to be able to help support them through this organisation.
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