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A Tribute to Ted Crispin

Ted would have been 77 on 27th June 2012, but sadly passed away on 11th August last year – a victim of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Ted was diagnosed in May […]

Spring 2012 Newsletter

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Patient Story: Mary Chadwick

My last three years. Just after Christmas 2008, I started feeling ill with what I thought was flu. Three weeks later, after 3 appointments, and feeling worse, my GP sent […]

Charity Bike Ride, 17.6.12: Last Call for Registration

Support Breathing Matters – Cycle 7 miles around Richmond Park. Breathing Matters is holding its annual cycle ride at Richmond Park on 17th June 2012 to raise funds for the Centre for Respiratory […]

Spring 2012 Newsletter: Quiz Answers

1. What was the only event held at the first Olympics in 776BC? Answer: A running race, called the ‘Stade’. 2. When was the five ring Olympic flag introduced? Answer: […]

A Day of Golf in Memory of Graham Smith: 24th May 2012

Rosemary Smith is planning to hold a Society Golf Day for Breathing Matters, in memory of her loving husband, Graham Smith on his birthday this year, Thursday 24th May 2012. Graham […]

A Tribute to Ana Timberlake

One of those rare women who proved that you can have it all

Patient Story: Stuart Briggs

Stuart Briggs was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2010. Here is Stuart’s story – taken from his website http://www.stuartbriggs.co.uk/sarcoidosis/ Sarcoidosis diagnosis was by lung biopsy on Friday 15th October and skin biopsy on 23rd of […]

Winter/February Newsletter 2012 Quiz Answers

1. True or False: It must be 32oF or colder for it to snow. Answer: False. It has been known to snow with temperatures in the mid 40’s. Temperatures are below 32°F up in […]

Annual Charity Bike Ride: 17th June 2012

Cycle 7 miles around Richmond Park and raise funds for Breathing Matters. Once again, Breathing Matters is collaborating with UCLH Charities to raise funds for the Centre for Respiratory Research. […]

A Tribute to Patrick O’Sullivan

Patrick O’Sullivan was born in the County of Clare in 1947. He had three elder siblings, Betty, Martha and John. He grew up at the family house in Killaloe, Co […]

New Year’s Resolution: Quit Smoking

It is the New Year, so it’s time for some self-improvement. Have you made New Year’s resolutions before, but failed to keep them? I would argue that a resolution is […]

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