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Natasha Waugh

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My Goal

€2,000

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My Progress

I'm running 50 kms this month to leave MS behind

My Progress

102 KMS

My target

50 KMS

Relapse / Remit / Run

(TL:DR at the end because this is long.)

6 years ago I got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In response to that I decided to run the VHI Mini Marathon. I wanted to show I had nothing to prove other than to myself, that everything would be fine, that I had nothing to hide, and that MS would never hold me back. 

I've got on with my life well enough, but chronic conditions and disabilities are what they are, and it has been a bit of rollercoaster over the last few years with new meds, new symptoms, and residual issues that I live with. Late last year my MS relapsed with optic neuritis, which I got treatment for in early January. It has been one of the more challenging relapses I've had for lots of different reasons both mentally and physically. 

It's time to get back, and in my motivation to drop kick myself into remission, I am doing the mini-marathon again on June 4th...but since I'm already running to train for it, I am taking part in The May 50K to raise valuable funds for over 9,000 people living with MS in Ireland. Your money goes towards support services, diagnosis information sessions, helping families, and also funds therapy and respite centres run by the MS Society of Ireland at a regional, local, and national level. 

Getting back into running has been empowering, and motivating. It makes me feel able, and strong. The 10K marathon is one thing, but the journey to get there is quite another, and that is what is most important to me. I say I'm raising money for MS Society of Ireland, but that's just a plus. 

I'm doing this for me. 

From run to run I never know how my body will respond. Yes, I'm a little out of shape, but MS has its own agenda that I need to manage. But f**k it: I'm feeling the fear and doing it anyway, I am running towards the danger. I am reminding myself of what I can do. I'll take whatever come next. Thank you all so much for your support. It means so very much. x

See you at the finish line. 




TL:DR: I am raising money for MS Ireland by taking part in The May 50K, (in the lead up to my run in the VHI Mini Marathon on June 4th). I've worked hard to overcome some MS difficulties very recently so am grateful for any and all support! Your money goes towards support over 9,000 people living with MS in Ireland and will change lives!  x

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Anonymous

Never give up!!

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Jill Pierse

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

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Stephen Moody

Cuddly!!

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Jenny Cooke

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Iarlaith & Naoise

A little contribution to your fundraising from the small boys. We’re all very proud of you xXx

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Kate Dolan

woohoo!

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Ciara Greene

Well done!!! Superstar

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Gavin Waugh

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Sinéad Lillis

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Hannah

Congratulations Natasha 👏👏👏👏

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Natalie Mcauley

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Zoe Brennan-whitmore

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Sal

💜

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Daniel Moody

G'wan Natasha!

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Anonymous

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Sarah Cooke

Go cuddy!

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Anonymous

you're positivity and determination inspires me everyday. Love you loads.

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Fergal Costello

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George And Heather

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Nicholas Herbert

You amazing runner (and I saying that right, run-ner?) and human, bloody fair play and well done already 💜

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Stu

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Dave Tynan

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Jeda De Brí

Waving my big foam finger on the sidelines for you!

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Wendy Palmer

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Rioghnach Ni Ghrioghair

You're such a champion and a hero of mine x

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The Collis Family

Proud of you! Rebecca, Ger & Jack xxx

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Anonymous

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Natalie Baseman

Go Natasha!!

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Luke Dunne

Go Natasha!

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Aimee O'sullivan

Fair bloody play Tash. You're amazing x

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Ali Doyle

"Feel the fear and do it anyway"- Natasha Waugh Incredibly powerful words!! G'wan and conquer those 50Ks!! X

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Jonathan Victory

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Chris Cottam

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Sj Seymour

You’re an absolute legend, Natasha Wow ❤️

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David Devoy

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Cíara Dempsey

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Aisling Daly

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Hazel Burke

Well Done Natasha. So proud of you x

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Ian Anderson

Good on you Natasha and good luck.xxx

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Jaroslava Waldeck

Natasha rocks!

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Jorie

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Alice Mcloughlin

Go Natasha! Whoop! Whoop!

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Jonathan Hughes

You’re doing amazing sweetie! Xxx

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Stephen Staunton

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Alba Fernandez

And I would do it… all over again

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Maud

Well done Natasha! Super proud of you

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Meagan

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Holly Murphy

Good luck Tash xxxx well done great cause

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Aoife Hughes

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Danilo Zambrano

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Angela Kerrigan

Best of luck Natasha, you are a true legend!

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Julie Ryan

Congrats and kick ass!!

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Rebecca Dore

You're a hero xx

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Joe

G'wan ya good thing! 💪

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Patrick Mcginley

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Hilary Bowen-walsh

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Jen Mangan

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Barry Waugh

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Michelle Mcquaid

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Denika Leonard

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Oonagh Kearney

Fantastic! Go you ⚡️📽🎬🏃🏻

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Tina De Faoite

Best of luck Natasha

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Niall Murphy

Love ya Nat. Go go go!

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Jl

Best of luck buddy. Sorry to hear you had such a rough start to the year. Here’s hoping the rest of year is much better for you xxx

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Richard

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Saoirse Ní Chiaragáin

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Aoife

Good luck!!

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Rachel Flynn

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