March 29th, 2010
Simon Wise, The Personal Injury Partner at Pryers Solicitors LLP completed the London Marathon this weekend in 4 hours 5 minutes 23 seconds. Simon, running for The Cystic Fibrosis Trust, raised over £3,000.00 for the charity. ‘The atmosphere was incredible’ said Simon ‘ for the whole 26.2 miles people lined the course shouting encouragement and cheering. If you ever do the London Marathon, get your name printed on your top. It is well worth it!!!’
Simon has decided to give himself a week off training before he prepares for the Berlin Marathon in September. ‘I’m running again for The Cystic Fibrosis Trust, They are a great charity and deserve every penny I can raise for them’ If you would like to sponsor Simon please go to uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SimonWise if you would like further information on The Cystic Fibrosis Trust please visit www.cftrust.org.uk
After 18 Miles
After the Marathon Simon Celebrates with his Family
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July 7th, 2009
A woman is suing a health trust for £100,000 after her baby was born with cystic fibrosis, even though she had had a test for the disease.
Julie Shanks, 41, went to the Eastern General Hospital in Edinburgh in 1994, where she had a saliva test. This was sent to the Western General Hospital and came back with a negative reading for her being a carrier of the faulty gene.
However, when her son was born, he had the life-threatening disease.
Ms Shanks argues that she suffered negligence in her antenatal care. She believes that the sample had showed a small positive and therefore should have been retested.
Judge Lady Stacey this week agreed that the case is "very important" and ruled that it should be referred to a hearing of evidence.
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, the disease affects over 8,000 people in the UK. It is a condition that causes the sufferer to produce too much thick, sticky mucus, making it difficult for them to breathe and digest food.
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