Malaria Nearly Killed Me, But Running Saved My Life | Prav Patel

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Doctors told Prav that running probably saved his life as his running fitness was crucial to his survival. In a two-month hospital stay at North Manchester General Hospital in 2023, Prav Patel overcame a bout of malaria that was three times over the severe infection rate, a rare disease called Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and COVID. Less than six months after being discharged, Prav was taking on a host of gruelling running challenges to raise money in aid of the hospital that saved his life.

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Prav runs for the Manchester Foundation Trust Charity: https://www.justgiving.com/page/byron-day-1704569695291

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