Jodie Symington battles cystic fibrosis, which attacks the internal organs and the digestive system, clogging the body with a sticky mucus, while climbing Mt. Everest. She does this to raise money for CF Trust and on May 28th she will be honored in London.
An awards spokesman said: "Jodie is a true inspiration to the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) community.
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Jodie Symington
Full article can be read at The Shields Gazette
By Terry Kelly
Jodie Symington, 24, from Hebburn, has been put forward for a prestigious Breathing Life Award, partly for conquering the world's highest marathon.
Despite her medical condition, Miss Symington last year completed a gruelling 10-day trek on Mount Everest, to raise cash for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
An awards spokesman said: "Jodie is a true inspiration to the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) community.
"Despite suffering all the usual symptoms of CF, as well as diabetes, reflux and gallstones, Jodie continues to push herself to the limit and raise funds for the CF Trust and prove that CF won't hold her back.
"In the past year alone, she has taken part in the gruelling Everest marathon, her sixth Great North Run, and the Great North Swim.
"With her family and friends, she has helped raise more than a phenomenal £100,000 for the CF Trust.
"As well as all this, she still finds time to study for her BSc in applied biology at Newcastle University."
Please submit your inspirational stories to - stories@trustedsports.com
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