Well done Pam and Anna!

Colchester Zoo Stampede 10k

Sunday, 17 May saw our lovely Pamela House (and Communicator-Guide Anna) take on the 10k Stampede event at Colchester Zoo.

It was great to see Pam and Anna come over the finish line to loud cheers from other participants and spectators, and all dressed in Stickler Syndrome UK running tops to help with the awareness and fundraising for the charity. They're pictured here on the podium with just about the largest 'Trickles' plushie that we could get made!

On her Just Giving page Pam wrote:

"For a long time, I felt like I was simply 'falling apart'. I grew up with severe short-sightedness, needed hearing aids in my teens, and was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my 30s. It wasn't until my 40s that the puzzle pieces finally clicked: I had Stickler syndrome.

Getting my diagnosis changed everything. It helped me understand not just my own health, but the future of my children, two of whom also have the condition and possibly my grandchildren.

I am incredibly lucky to be under the care of the specialist team at Addenbrookes Hospital. Their research and dedication are world-class. This challenge will be to support Stickler Syndrome UK, a charity founded by the late Wendy Hughes to ensure no family has to navigate this diagnosis alone.

Because of my Stickler syndrome, I’m now registered Deafblind. I’d usually have my Guide Dog, Pammie, at my side, but I think this event might be a bit much for her! So, I’ve asked my wonderful Communicator-Guide, Anna, to step in and help me out on the day. So please wish us both luck in completing this challenge together."

Well we wished you luck and in the meantime you raised over £500 in sponsorship for Stickler Syndrome UK. So it's a massive "Thank you" for taking part in this event and helping to motivate others to get involved with the charity as we progress through increasing awareness and helping to aid further research.