Peter Sadler has been raising funds to support the British Lung Foundation, which funds sarcoidosis research.
The 42-year-old recently participated in the Bath-Half marathon. He’s been on a mission to run in the London Marathon in April.
Over the past five years, Peter started to feel breathless more often than usual. This would happen even by walking up and down the stairs. He attributed it to age or the fact that he was not fit. Then, he noticed a lump on the back of his neck and knew something else was going on. Next, Peter went to the doctor to see what was going on.
Peter’s doctor gave him the diagnosis: chronic sarcoidosis.
This condition causes cells to stick together and make tiny lumps in the body called granulomas. They can form in different organs, but they are more frequently located in a person’s lungs. Appallingly, when Peter’s was tested when he was first diagnosed, his lung capacity score was abysmal: 50%. Peter was then put on a steroid that helped him get his lung capacity back to 90%. After taking steroids for six years, his sarcoidosis remains dormant.
Peter was then put on a steroid that helped him get his lung capacity back to 90%. After taking steroids for six years, his sarcoidosis remains dormant.
Unfortunately, Peter has suffered one side effect from his steroid treatment: weight gain. Therefore, Peter took it upon himself to lose weight by eating healthier and exercising. He uses running as an avenue to raise money and spread awareness.
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