I am a trained Physiotherapist. Part of my training involved acute and long-term Stroke rehabilitation. But in 2018 my father suffered a stroke that gave me a true appreciation of the impact stroke has on sufferer's and their families.

Strokes are brain injuries caused by a blood vessel occlusion and/or bleeds. Its after effect can range from minor to major impairment. 

In the UK strokes continue to strike someone  every five minutes . It can happen to anyone, of any age and at any time. Symptoms can take hold within seconds but it is the physical, cognitive and psychological legacy can last a life time. Early diagnosis and treatment is the suffers best chance of positive long-term prognosis. 

The Stroke Association's focus is centred around educating the importance of early symptom recognition, advancing research in treatment and rehabilitation and importantly providing support for suffers and their families.

In Scotland there are 282 Mountains (elevations) over 3000ft, called Munros. My "marathon" challenge is to reach the summit of 26 Munros within 5 days. The challenge will involve three separate hikes. Starting on mid-summers day, the first hike is around the mountains surrounding Loch Fannich in the Northern Highlands. The second hike is in the southern Cairngorms around Glenshee Ski Centre. The final hike will be negotiating the famous Mamores including the infamous "Ring of Steall".

My  challenge to you is to sponsor me £1 per peak I aim to bag. It is a truly worthy cause. Thanks for your time. 

Regards

David