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Welcoming our first Patron, Chef Alain Roux
Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust announce their first Patron – Chef Alain Roux 23rd June 2023 – The Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust are delighted to announce the new Patron of the Charity – Chef Alain Roux. Chef Alain, world famous and celebrated chef, takes on the patronage in memory of his father, Michel Roux OBE, founder of world…
Read MorePam’s zipping into her 80s
Pam is fundraising for our charity by doing a zip wire experience to raise funds and awareness! What an absolutely amazing fundraiser and we are so excited to hear about how Pam got on, and hear all about it . Read Pam’s story below in her own words. When I was first diagnosed with IPF…
Read MoreIn memory of David Smith 18/05/1947 – 03/04/2023
David was first, and foremost, a father and a husband. He did many things in his life and career but he loved his family, home and dogs above all else. He was kind and generous, although he would hide this beneath a gruff exterior, and cared about people.He was an engineer who worked in optical…
Read MoreDHL charity walk
DHL express in Colnbrook organised a charity walk in their local park on 21st May to raise awareness of pulmonary fibrosis as their colleague, Darren, has been diagnosed with it. They chose our charity to fundraise for as Darren is grateful for the support he receives and it is close to his heart. The final…
Read MoreGreat North Run 2023
We have places available for the Great North Run and would love you to run for you or someone you know to be part of our running team! Make a difference today and sign up to raise funds for research to finding a cure to pulmonary fibrosis, or giving someone back their independence by funding…
Read MoreJo’s fundraisers to honour her dad
Joanne sadly lost her dad, Martin, five years ago this June, and to honour his memory she and her family have been fundraising for the PF Trust. Over the years Joanne and her family have raised money and awareness by hosting The Every Breath Ball, putting a donation tub at their local golf club, holding…
Read More450 miles in April
Thank you so much to Max and his colleagues at Santander for choosing our charity to fundraise for throughout Q2 of 2023. They raised an incredible £400 which we cannot thank them enough. The support and awareness shown by Max and Santander is amazing, and an honour to be picked as a charity to fundraise…
Read MoreDave’s tribute to his angel, Jane
Dave Clarke sadly lost his wife Jane to pulmonary fibrosis last year. To honour her memory he held a charity night which was a huge success and attended by friends and family. As a result of the raffle, Dave has donated an amazing sum of £3,655 and with Gift Aid this brings the total to…
Read MoreGracie runs a mini marathon!
Debbie contacted the Trust to let us know that her amazing 6 year old granddaughter, Gracie, will be running the mini marathon in London in aid of our charity. Gracie absolutely smashed the run, and had a very proud grandmother waiting at the finish line for her. She raised £700 which is incredible and we…
Read MoreIn memory of Surjit Singh Uppal 1937-2023
Surjit was first and foremost a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Relative and Friend to many. He was truly a one of a kind individual full of charisma and wisdom and made a huge impact on the lives of all of those around him. Throughout his life he raised and nurtured many generations of the family…
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