ROWAN ROMANIA Supporting Adults with Special Needs
Hi,
I'm Mark and I am about to brave a 10km run on the 10th October (rain or shine).
This is by far the furthest I have ever run; I am not a natural runner but during the Covid lockdown, I found myself putting foot to tarmac and surprised myself when I completed the Couch25K plan. So.. I set myself a new challenge - to double it!
I am a Leukaemia patient. I have had CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia) for over 10 years and I am currently on treatment which will hopefully keep this condition under control for a while.
I wanted to run with a purpose so I have chosen two charities that work so hard in supporting and caring for others.
Rowan Romania is a UK charity that is committed to supporting adults with special needs in a long-stay psychiatric hospital in Zarnesti, Romania. This hospital has around 150 patients, and is severely over-crowded and under-funded. We help employ 3 local careworkers and we source and supply basic essentials for the patients, including medical supplies, pain-relief, food and disinfectant. Find out more on their website- http://rowanromania.moonfruit.com/home/4589408850
I am also running for S.U.R.E. (Somerset Unit for Radiotherapy Equipment) which is a charity that supports the Beacon Center at Musgrove Hospital and is run by cancer patients or those affected by the illness of a close friend or relative. Please donate to the charity via the link below.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/surebeacon-centerdue-to-treatment-i-recieved
So, if you can spare a few pence or pounds for these charities, I would be very grateful. I am so pleased to be able to run for them.
This will be virtual run under the World Unite Banner. Basically, this means I will be running on my own rather than in a group but all will be above board... Libby, my wife, will cycling the route with me to time me and to make sure I don't pass out!! :)
Thank you for taking the time to read my story.
Mark
I'm Mark and I am about to brave a 10km run on the 10th October (rain or shine).
This is by far the furthest I have ever run; I am not a natural runner but during the Covid lockdown, I found myself putting foot to tarmac and surprised myself when I completed the Couch25K plan. So.. I set myself a new challenge - to double it!
I am a Leukaemia patient. I have had CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia) for over 10 years and I am currently on treatment which will hopefully keep this condition under control for a while.
I wanted to run with a purpose so I have chosen two charities that work so hard in supporting and caring for others.
Rowan Romania is a UK charity that is committed to supporting adults with special needs in a long-stay psychiatric hospital in Zarnesti, Romania. This hospital has around 150 patients, and is severely over-crowded and under-funded. We help employ 3 local careworkers and we source and supply basic essentials for the patients, including medical supplies, pain-relief, food and disinfectant. Find out more on their website- http://rowanromania.moonfruit.com/home/4589408850
I am also running for S.U.R.E. (Somerset Unit for Radiotherapy Equipment) which is a charity that supports the Beacon Center at Musgrove Hospital and is run by cancer patients or those affected by the illness of a close friend or relative. Please donate to the charity via the link below.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/surebeacon-centerdue-to-treatment-i-recieved
So, if you can spare a few pence or pounds for these charities, I would be very grateful. I am so pleased to be able to run for them.
This will be virtual run under the World Unite Banner. Basically, this means I will be running on my own rather than in a group but all will be above board... Libby, my wife, will cycling the route with me to time me and to make sure I don't pass out!! :)
Thank you for taking the time to read my story.
Mark
Organizer
Mark Whorton
Organizer
England
Rowan Romania
Beneficiary