Help me win £1,000 for the BLF

[dodgylungrunner]

It's been a while since I was last on here - a good six months at least. A lot's happened in that time both personally and in the world.

Back in February I suffered another pneumothorax - my fourth in three years and worst to date. I was off work for 5 weeks in total and for a long time it looked like surgery would be the only option, significantly reducing my chances of a lung transplant as an option further down the line.

Thankfully, it didn't come to that in the end and I was finally scheduled to get back to working for the BLF only for Covid to hit. Like many of you I'm having to shield myself away but this hasn't stopped me from working or raising money for the cause!

Last month I did the #TwoPointSixChallenge raising more than £1,500 by cycling 26 miles a day for 10 days after work. In the day job itself I've been busy getting in more than £100,000 to help support the brilliant Helpline and Patient Services team that do so much to help give us the information, support and advice that we need to stay safe.

I'm so proud to work with such incredible people who have been working tirelessly day and night to keep up with the unprecedented level of demand. With everything going on with Covid they've understandably never been busier.

Without the London Marathon and other revenue streams, we've needed to find other ways to help raise the vital funds to keep everything going. I know that there have been a lot of asks recently but one way that you can all help that won't cost a penny is by nominating us for Ecclesiastical Insurance's 2020 Movement for Good Awards.

It takes two minutes to do and if we're one of the 500 most nominated charities we'll get £1,000 which will go straight back in to the vital services that are helping us stay safe and manage our conditions during the current crisis.

Here's how you can nominate the charity:

1. Go to the Ecclesiastical Insurance's website at: movementforgood.com/#nomina...

2. Enter our charity number: 326730

3. Complete the form

Nominations close on Saturday so you haven't got much time to put us forwards but please do as it'll be worth it if we win!

Thanks as ever for all your support and do stay safe and look after yourselves over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Andy

[sassy59]

Sorry to hear of your health problems Andy. Hope you’re doing better now. I’ve filled in the form as requested. Hope BLF win.

You take care and stay safe. Xxx🥰😘💖🌈

[Hacienda]

Good to Hear from You Andy. Like me , I have the BLF t.Shirt's (which I wear when we at Breathe Easy Group do our table Top sales for BLF) , and the Exercise Bike, of which I will be doing my 3rd 10 minute cycle very Soon, Oxygen on of Course. I have Filled in the Form for BLF, Fingers crossed they win. Stay well Andy, Stay Safe. Very Best Wishes. XXX C.

[cofdrop-UK]

🙂

Cx

[HungryHufflepuff]

It's good to see you again. I'm sorry to know you've been having such problems but I'm glad to know you're doing better now. You are doing an amazing job 👍

Wishing you all the best 🚴

[Caspiana]

Good to see you again Andy. And sorry to hear about your ordeal. What a great thing you are doing to support BLF. I'm amazed at your perseverance and determination. I hope you continue to stay well. Take good care of yourself. xx 👋😄

[Ergendl]

Form filled in. Good luck.

[wheezyof]

Done x

[LINDA70]

DONE GOOD LUCK XXX

[Blackcat99]

Done it. Do let us know how you get on?

Good Luck!

[HungryHufflepuff]

I just had an email about the charities that have been chosen for the award but I don’t see BLF on the list. I guess this means you weren’t chosen this year 😞 Hopefully next year 🤞 Am I correct in thinking BLF was chosen last year?