Our lovely Dad, David, passed away from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurism and we'd like to raise funds his memory to help the Aortic Centre Trust with the research into the prevention and treatment of this ticking time bomb condition.
This year I have decided to take on the challenge of this walk over the Mendips. This route is particularly apt for me as James was born in Weston and I was born in Frome. Every year since I lost James i take on a challenge to raise money for The Aortic Centre Trust and keep James's memory alive.
Supporting aortic research in my Sons memory
I lost my brother on April 30th 2017 after major heart surgery
My Granda has an aortic aneurysm which dissociated last month temporarily blocking blood supply to his legs.
Louise's son, James was born with Marfan's Syndrome a hereditary disease which causes aneurysms of the aorta and other arteries. Sadly, after three major operations, James died in April 2017.
For my uncle James
My brother, Ercan, was fighting fit, a fireman who looks after himself, eating sensibly and working out regularly in the gym. Towards the end of last year, he felt ‘something pop’ in his chest...