Page 21 - N&V Winter 2019

Leeds Golf Club support LUPUS UK

Captain Dave Surtees, pictured top middle, members and visitors of
Leeds Golf Club helped raised a magnificent £1,750 for LUPUS UK.

From the age of 19 I had a number of was and was very naive at first until I was great success
investigations and was diagnosed and seen by Rheumatology in November 2016 including race
treated for IBS, endometriosis, fatigue and who confirmed the diagnosis and was nights, bands
migraine attacks. I was made to feel like I started on treatment immediately. and karaoke
was making my symptoms up and called a and done
hypochondriac. I was told all I needed was a Since then life has been a whirlwind and at numerous bar
holiday and to stop putting a hot flannel on times I felt out of control and now have collections.
my face causing a rash. This is a very similar numerous secondary conditions to lupus,
story to those I have read from the many some have caused me to be in hospital. I was pleased
people before being diagnosed with lupus. Along with others I battle each and every to send
day to continue a normal working life that LUPUS UK a cheque totalling £1,750 and
In September 2016 following a day only those with a long standing condition would like to thank all the members and
procedure I could not recover and a couple will understand. visitors to Leeds Golf Club, but personally I
of weeks later I attended my usual GP would like to thank my parents, family,
Surgery, only this time I was seen by a In March 2018, my lovely dad Dave partner and friends for all the support you
locum. She listened to my symptoms, Surtees was voted for Captaincy of Leeds continue to provide me.
examined the rash on my face and carried Golf Club in Roundhay (we are all so very
out blood tests. The following week I was proud of my dad). As Captain he could This charity is very close to my heart and I
asked to attend the GP Surgery where I choose a charity and chose LUPUS UK. hope the donations help find a cure.
was informed that one of these was for During the last 12 months, my dad has Thank you
lupus for lupus. I did not know what lupus arranged various charity days with Lindsay Surtees

Cycle from London to Paris for FREE!

If you have ever wanted to take part in an the most magical places on earth. The sense of
exhilarating challenge for charity here is your achievement you’ll experience will be one you’ll
chance. luPus uK are looking for adventurous treasure forever.
volunteers to cycle from london to Paris
connecting two of the worlds most chic cities For those of you in search of the challenge of
on one of the best cycling routes in europe! a lifetime simply give us a call at the office on
Cycling through beautiful English villages and into 01708 731251 and we will send you a full
stunning rural France you’ll pass historical information pack and everything you need to
landmarks and famous battlefields from World take part in this fantastic event, or register via
War I until you reach Paris, undoubtedly one of our website: www.lupusuk.org.uk An unforgettable experience
awaits you

Recycle your ink cartridges and mobile phones

Using Recycle4Charity you can recycle your used even arrange for a box of wanted items to be
inkjet cartridges and mobile phones to raise money collected, free of charge!
for LUPUS UK and protect the environment.
You can monitor your account to see how much
It’s very easy, you just need to go to the LUPUS UK you’ve raised and each quarter an automatic
profile on their website and register online. You payment will be made to LUPUS UK.
can order freepost bags to return your items in, or
https://www.recycle4charity.co.uk/Register/C79773
Raise free funds for LUPUS UK when you shop with Amazon!

As more and more people now shop online, purchase price to your favourite charity - but you can change your preference at
you can help raise funds for LUPUS UK by LUPUS UK. any time.
using AmazonSmile. A simple and automatic How does it work? Amazon states that these donations are
way for you to support the charity every made at “no additional cost to customers,
time you shop, at no cost to you. When you For the donation to be triggered, you must vendors, sellers or participating charities”.
shop at smile.amazon.co.uk, you’ll find the visit smile.amazon.co.uk. When you buy
exact same low prices, vast selection and qualifying items Amazon will donate 0.5%
convenient shopping experience as of the net purchase price, excluding VAT,
Amazon.co.uk, with the added bonus that shipping fees and returns. The choice of
268C
Amazon will donate a portion of the charity is made when you first visit the site
19
luPus uK NEWS & VIEWS SUMMER 2019