30 December 2005 - Sponsored Run in Memory of Umar Qureshi
Congratulations to Emdad Rahman, who recently completed a half marathon to help raise money for research into Microvillous Atrophy. Emdad completed the run in memory of Umar Qureshi, who was at Birmingham Children's Hospital at the same time as Daniel, and suffered from the same condition.
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"The day started cool, but dry and clear - excellent running weather, and I made it to the start at Paddington Basin, giving me plenty of time to have a warm-up, change running tops twice(!) and do those other important pre-race niceties" said Emdad.
Being a little out of shape, overall, I found it a tough race, which is something I'll have to work on, but it was pretty well organised overall and the other runners I chatted with were a friendly bunch.
"Next race is the Edinburgh, Gothenburg and London, including a couple of half marathons starting in just under two weeks time."
Emdad Rahman is an Education Social Worker. He has been in employment with the London borough of Tower Hamlets for 5 years. He is currently overseeing school attendance projects within a consultancy role and is based at the Support for Learning Services, Harford Street.
Emdad is actively involved with Amani Foundation. Ashuk Hussain the Chief Executive at the Foundation has kindly agreed to allow Emdad to participate in raising funds for Umar’s appeal. There may be people who will be aware that Emdad ran the London Marathon 2005 to raise money for charitable causes.
Emdad has on behalf of Amani Foundation kindly agreed to run to help raise funds for research into Microvillous Atrophy. 100% of the proceeds will go to three main areas:
a) research in to isolating this gene
b) Birmingham children's Hospital where Umar had his transplant and
c) Edwards Trust where they kindly accommodate parents of sick children.
If you would still like to donate please e-mail us and we will pass your message on to Ferdousi Laskar
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