Hello I’m Abi and I will be running the London Marathon 2025 for Bowel Research UK, an amazing charity that is funding life-changing research into bowel cancer and other bowel diseases.nI’m delighted to help fundraise money for Bowel Research UK, this charity is close to my heart as I was born with Hirschsprung’s Disease - a rare condition which causes a blockage of the bowel and can lead to life-long issues with bowel control and, in a small number of children, death. Hirschsprung’s Disease is a rare inherited condition, affecting 170 babies every year in the UK. Mesenteric nerves in the bowel do not develop properly, and poo builds up in the abdomen. This can cause a serious infection, called enterocolitis, which can be fatal.nAs a baby I had 3 extensive operations to remove the affected section of my bowel. This impacted my childhood and now as an adult affects my day-to-day quality of living with frequent flares ups and restrictions. nThere are now studies into investigating how stem cells could be stimulated to treat Hirschsprung’s Disease which is such an amazing step forward. nI will be running the marathon in April 2025 and I cannot wait. I will be sharing training updates as I go on this journey. nIf you would like to make a donation and help support Bowel Research UK it is greatly appreciated. Thank you :) nn
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