Zoe's GNR 2023

Zoe will be taking on the Great North Run 2023 after being diagnosed with Graves Disease 18 months ago and would like to raise more awareness!

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Ewa's Stride for thyroid 2023

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Gemma's story - Graves' disease

Gemma charts her long journey to get her thyroid levels under control before having surgery
Mollies Stride for Thyroid 2023

My daughter was born with congenital hypothyroidism, she is now 19 months old. Your charity has helped us and means a lot to us to help support as much as we can.
Abby's London landmarks Half Marathon 2024

I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid as a teenager. I want to support the BTF so that they can continue to fund essential research.

Ewa's Stride for thyroid 2023

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Mollies Stride for Thyroid 2023

My daughter was born with congenital hypothyroidism, she is now 19 months old. Your charity has helped us and means a lot to us to help support as much as we can.
Abby's London landmarks Half Marathon 2024

I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid as a teenager. I want to support the BTF so that they can continue to fund essential research.
Peccs' walk for thyroid cancer

A close friend's wife has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer so I'm doing a walk to support the cause.
Grace's - Stride for Thyroid 2023

After being diagnosed with an underactive thyroid in my early Twenties, I'm raising awareness about thyroid disorders
Akwasi's fundraiser for the British Thyroid Foundation

Dyeing my hair for the BTF
Katherine and Matthew - Stride for Thyroid 2023

Walking the Southend pier
In memory of Millie Lewis - Stride for Thyroid 2023

In a tribute to our daughter's 3rd Birthday, I will be walking over the old Severn bridge 5 miles 31 times in October.
Massimos - Vitality London 10,000!
Ollie's 'Stride for Thyroid' Skiddaw Challenge 2023

After Ollie was diagnosed with Graves's disease this inspired Ollie to climb Skiddaw, a Lake District mountain

Thyroid and diet factsheet

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Your thyroid gland

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Thyroid function tests

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Hair loss and thyroid disorders

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Hypothyroidism

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Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

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Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

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Thyroid eye disease

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Thyroid and weight - the science

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