Faith in local media restored

[Chris-Bromsgrove]

After my slight rant back in May about our local papers not running my submitted article on the Worcestershire Way for Vasculitis awareness month, I am pleased to report they came good in the end, even if it was a bit late. I got an e-mail from the editor today apologising for the delay. The article, complete with photo is on the on-line version of the Bromsgrove Standard (see link):

bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/20...

It has also been put forward for Friday’s paper. Eagle eyed Martyn aka Wellsie had already spotted it before I picked up the e-mail. Thanks for the advice about persevering; I think it did pay off in the end. All I need to do now is walk the walk. GULP!

Chris

[Suzym2u Moderator Vasculitis UK]

Brilliant Chris.. really great article and photo too.

[Wellsie]

Well done Chris; great article and a lovely picture of you both as well. I'm glad you stuck with it... a motto for Saturday.

Now all we need is another photo at the finishing line for the follow up artcles in the National Press (who I am going to tray and contact tomorrow...)

[LynneJ Vasculitis UK Volunteer]

Well done Chris. Persistence paid off! Good luck for Saturday

[AndrewT]

Dear Chris,

Brilliant news, good luck with the walk.

Best wishes

AndrewT

[PatriciaAnn]

Dear Chris

Your fame will live forever - well, for a long time. vasculitis.org.uk/about/new... and scroll down to the end.

PatriciaAnn

[Chris-Bromsgrove in reply to PatriciaAnn]

Thanks Pat,

I had better take along an autographing pen in my rucksack

Chris

[Katie18]

That's a great article Chris good for you. I'm in complete awe that you can manage that walk- couldn't even do that when I was fighting fit!

[Chris-Bromsgrove]

Thanks Katie

I wasn't sure I could manage it until the day but as turned out we all came up trumps. I'm still feeling exhausted, even after nine hours solid sleep.

The article also resulted in a donation from another vasculitis suffer living locally.

Chris