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Love that @BethDobbin has found the strength to share her story – at Radley, England
Beth Dobbin has revealed she now spends more than 22 hours a day in bed as she battles myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).
The 32-year-old, who represented Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, told BBC Sport that she wanted to raise awareness of the condition even though the interview itself could set her back for months.
ME is a chronic, fluctuating disease that causes symptoms including sleep problems, pain, difficulties with thinking and memory.
Even everyday activities, such as having a conversation or being exposed to bright lights or loud noises, can trigger a “crash”, with symptoms lasting anywhere from 24 hours to several months.
There is currently no known cure for ME and no specific treatment.
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The Olympic sprinter now bedbound for 22 hours a day bbc.in/3TWaqpx
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Please support #BethDobbin
Our thanks go out to @BethDobbin for speaking about her illness to raise awareness, even at the cost of her own health and for describing the impact of ME so vividly. Beth is bed bound for 22 hours a day.
ALT Beth Dobbin, a white woman wit light brown hair, dressed in running kit, stands with hands on hips at the end of a race.
Kitted out for Commonwealth Games athletics duty #CWGathletics #glasgow26 @thecgf @BritAthletics – at Renfrew, Scotland
Guys have never been into podcasts but recently on a 3am start at work I thought give them ago amd it had to be yours as I follow this page and am an athletics official and obsessed with the sport after competing years ago
@BackstraightB – at Abingdon, England
Diamond League one day, BIG On Tour the next #DiamondLeague #Londonmeet #Londonmarathon @Diamond_League @Bigontour @BritAthletics – at Barnet, London
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Snake 🐍 on the loose so School 🏫 closed (you can’t make this stuff up). Arabella now having a pedicure instead. The life of my 5-year-old!
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The passion of these young @Arsenal fans ❤️
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A final piece of advice from Holly Butcher - written the day before she passed away from cancer at just 27:
“It’s a strange thing knowing you’re going to die young.
At 26, I thought I had time…
To fall in love.
Start a family.
Grow old.
But cancer doesn’t care about plans.
Now, I understand how fragile life really is. Every single day is a gift, not a guarantee.
I’m not writing this to scare you. I’m writing to remind you: really live.
Stop stressing over little things. Be kind to your body- move it, nourish it, stop criticizing it. One day you’ll wish you had appreciated it.
Go outside.
Look at the sky.
Feel the sun.
Just be.
Spend less time chasing “stuff” - more time making memories. Don’t skip moments with people you love.
Laugh more.
Write a note.
Tell someone you love them.
Complain less.
Give more.
Helping others brings more joy than anything you can buy.
Be present.
Put your phone down.
Show up - really show up.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect body, or a perfect life.
Just follow what makes your heart light up. Say no to what drains you. Make changes when you need to.
And please - donate blood. I wouldn’t have had that extra year without it. And that year gave me memories I’ll hold close… forever.
Thank you for reading this.
Live your life well.
And maybe… we’ll meet again someday.”
Holly 🩷
Repost & share Holly’s important advice. ❤️
Well its been a fun birthday 🎂 was yummy and officiating was top notch @BritAthletics next up the @Lionesses at Wembley Saturday and @Arsenal in a fortnight
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Women’s 4x400m splits:
Keely Hodgkinson 🇬🇧 50.10s
Dina Asher-Smith 🇬🇧 51.29s
Incredible runs by these two and definitely have to be considered for future 4x400 squads.
#WorldIndoorChamps
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Take it all in, Max Dowman 🤩
🔴 @Arsenal
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I still can’t believe what has happened. Coaching and life will never be the same.
Amelia was an unbelievably talented person, goalkeeper & a special personality. It was a pleasure to be part of her journey over the last 4/5 years. She’ll be missed but will never forget her. 💛
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of 15-year-old Academy player, Amelia Aplin.
Amelia collapsed during a Girls’ Academy game against Fulham at the Club’s Training Centre in Horspath yesterday afternoon.
The thoughts and sincere condolences from everyone at Oxford United are with Amelia’s family, friends, teammates and coaches.
We would like to place on record our appreciation for the efforts of the medical staff at both Oxford United and Fulham Football Club, along with the emergency services.
The Club will offer support to Amelia’s family, players, coaches and staff impacted by this tragic event.
We would ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time.
