Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page...This is my story....

I was diagnosed with MS in January 2008, the first year was a roller coaster. I had 6 relapses in 6 months and I struggled to walk, talk, feed myself  or get myself dressed. It was a scary time, not knowing if I would get better or continue to get worse. The MS Society have provided me with information on progression of disease, medication (disease modifying therapy,) diet and shown me case studies of others with the disease. As well as sending a lovely lady round from my local branch to help me fill in appeal forms when I was refused disability benefits (thank goodness for her!) I threw myself into physiotherapy and looking after my body, 10 years later I can feel my legs... so I better keep using them! 

So, why am I doing this? I have wanted to take on this challenge for years - in fact it's no. 1 on my Bucket List. If one day I am in the position where I cannot walk again, I want to be able to say 'I climbed a mountain!' I want to show my children that hard work, dedication and a positive mindset can help you to heal and achieve anything you set your heart on. 

I have chosen the full fundraising target (because - well why not? like climbing the mountain isn't going to be hard enough?!) So I will need to raise £4,800 by the beginning of June to do the trip...... As my sister pointed out, 'that's just 250 people sponsoring you £20 each - you know 250 people!'

Easy right?! -  I know this will be the toughest challenge of my life to date, but I'm ready and raring to go! 

Thank you 

V x

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