Joint Action News - December 2011

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Anne-Marie Harrison – 120 mile bike rideAnne-Marie cycled 120 miles from Peterborough City Hospital to Castle Hill Hospital in just over 24 hours – raising a magnifi cent £1,700 for Joint Action, in September.

Anne-Marie, who has a false hip and knee said “I chose this route as I had my fi rst hip replacement in Peterborough 15 years ago and a revision and knee replacement at Castle Hill last year. It was a personal goal to be cycling again after my operations. The amazing support from staff , friends and family both during my time in hospital and throughout this challenge has been overwhelming. If it wasn’t for Joint Action and the research it funds, my surgeon wouldn’t have known how to fi x me!” Katherine Fenton – The New York Marathon 2011Katherine completed the New York Marathon in 4 hours, 58 minutes and 34 seconds which,

she said was “much, much better than I was expecting”. Katherine was inspired to run for Joint Action as a number of her friends had undergone or were about to have hip-related surgery. Katherine had an amazing day and also raised an amazing £1,300 for Joint Action. Kerrie Wright – 10k RunKerrie ran the Liverpool 10k Tunnel Run and raised a fantastic grand total of £335 for Joint Action. Kerrie ran for Joint Action because her Dad had to have a hip replacement a year ago. Kerrie said: “The operation was a miracle; he was up walking the day after the operation, better than before. Because of this operation, I picked Joint Action as I wanted to highlight the life changing research they fund. This operation gave me my Dad back and gave him his life back.” Pippa Anderson – 3 mile walkPippa decided to do a 3 mile walk 4 weeks after having a knee replacement and had also previously had a hip replacement. She raised a wonderful £300 for Joint Action and got some exercise for her new joint at the same time. Jean Davison & Edwin Walder – Summer WalksJean completed her walk for Joint Action in July and raised a superb £123 from friends and relatives. Edwin’s walk was in June. He targeted all of his friends and raised a brilliant £90.

www.jointaction.org.uk Joint Action News December 2011

How we helped Joint Action

VIRGIN LONDON MARATHON Sunday 22nd April 2012

BUPA GREAT RUN 2012Great Manchester Run - 20th May 2012

Great Birmingham Run - 21st October 2012

Great South Run - 28th October 2012

Great Edinburgh Run - October 2012 (tbc)

WALK MOREThere are accredited walks up and down the country. Contact Lauren (details below) for more information or go to www.jointaction.org.uk/walkmore

BRITISH GAS GREAT SWIM 2012Great London Swim – 26th May 2012

Great East Swim – 16th June 2012

Great North Swim – 22nd-24th June 2012

Great Manchester Swim – 1st July 2012

Great Scottish Swim – 25th August 2012

What will YOU do?


If you’re interested in taking part in any of these events, go to www.jointaction.org.uk/events or call Lauren on 020 7405 6507 (option 1)

We need you to take part in these events. Limited spaces are still available.

Run, walk, swimBe active and raise money for Joint Action in 2012


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Warm up this winter with a cosy meal indoors with friends and/or family (perhaps Christmas Dinner?).

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Joint Action News - December 2011