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I am running in the 2024 Shrewsbury Half Marathon on 29th September to raise money for the Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group in memory of my brother-in-law, Chris Lee, who died earlier this year from the disease aged 80.

Chris was a proud socialist and trade unionist. A qualified joiner, he quickly became aware of the dangers that made working in the building industry so hazardous. Through the construction workers’ union, UCATT, he campaigned and organised for better working conditions on building sites. As a result, he was blacklisted for much of his working life by employers in the building trade. Sadly, it was through his work that he contracted the asbestosis that contributed to his death.

In addition to his trade union activities, Chris was also a longstanding member of the Labour Party and held positions in his local branch in Southport through which, characteristically, he campaigned and worked tirelessly for local working people.

Chris was also a wonderful family man who loved his wife, my sister Lou, and his children and grandchildren, providing an example for them to follow. He is hugely missed by them and his wider family and friends who valued his warmth, integrity, understanding, and sense of humour. I am proud to have known him as a brother-in-law and friend.

Every year, there are over 5000 asbestos-related disease deaths in the UK, so please be generous and donate to this worthy cause so that other victims of this terrible disease, and their families, can continue to receive the support and help they need.

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Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group

We offer a completely free and confidential service to victims of asbestos related diseases and their families on Merseyside and further afield. The services we offer are completely free & confidential and include: -Guidance on welfare benefits and compensation associated with Asbestos related diseases -Practical assistance in the completion of all appropriate paperwork -A drop in centre for sufferers and their families so they can talk to someone who truly understands -Monthly ?Living Well with Meso? meetings with guest speakers where information and experiences can be shared by victims, carers and loved ones -A home visiting service for anyone who can not travel to our office -Access to a database to help locate witnesses for victims (completely confidential) -Representation and support in preparing for and attending formal meetings, tribunals and inquests regarding claims for welfare benefits -Links to organisations who may be able to help you further.

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£1,712.50 raised of £1,000.00 target by 56 supporters

£1,455.00 donated plus £257.50 in GiftAid

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From 29th September 2024. Until 29th September 2024.

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