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This is a snippet of my story. I hope you read it and choose to find out more about Necrotizing Fasciitis by visiting www.nfsuk.org.uk which is also the charity that I hope you kindly choose to support.

3 years ago a few days after giving birth to my wonderful son George. My husband Graeme and family were given devasting news - I probably wouldn't live more than a few hours. So whilst Graeme was getting used to fatherhood he signed documentation to allow the surgeons to 'start work' in the vain hope that he wouldn't be raising our son alone. I had contracted Necrotizing Fasciitis a deadly bacterial infection. It was very quickly ripping through my body leaving a trail of devastation. A lot of what I write is recalled through pictures, video footage or what I've been told. After all my surgeries and anesthetics my memory isn't what it used to be (well that's my story and I'm sticking to it!)
Necrotizing Fasciitis stole all those precious moments that a mum should have with her baby. I have seen the footage of Graeme bringing George to see me on Christmas Day. I looked so happy even though all the drugs made me slur, but there is so much pain I feel knowing I was unable to hold him and care for him. In hospital my goal was to get home as quickly as possible. After the initial surgery and the amazement of my Surgical team and Doctors that I had survived We were told that I would probably be hospitalized for 12 months - my heart broke. After that, my main phrase to anyone who would listen was ' I need to get home to my Son and Husband'. I know that they are the reason I am alive today, they gave me strength I never knew I had - I owe them everything.
All my 'moaning' led to me meeting a rep from the company whose machine I was attached to in the hospital. As long as I was attached to it I wasn't going anywhere. They agreed to let me have a 'portable' version (not sure why its called that - it weighs a tonne!) It would mean nurses constantly visiting and 24 hour care but I would be able to be near my Son - I was ecstatic. The whole family were involved in making it happen even arranging a house move to be nearer family before the last surgery was scheduled as my mum was caring for me and George!!! Whilst waiting for all the legalities (I was going to be using a very expensive machine and a lot of resources) I focused on learning to walk again, one of the hardest things ever.
Many of you know the fun I had 'razzing' around on my scooter (taking out the door in Halifax bank was a particular highlight!!) - but being able to walk properly again is an amazing feeling, which is why the JustWalk challenge is such an appropriate way of raising money.
As I write this, I can't even recall the final number of surgeries 7 or 8 I think I'm sure everyone else would be able to tell you! (especially Graeme and Dad who would always be there when I went to sleep and stay until I woke) The last surgery seems to have been successful and I was officially discharged in March 2008. I am getting back into the swing of things now. Day to day things are so much harder than before and my pain threshold is constantly put to the test but I have a lot to be thankful for and like to push myself to tackle things I never thought I'd do again.
I have been so lucky to have my family and friends supporting me every step of the way. So now, along with 3 very special ladies Dani, Sam and Jo, (who must be mad to be walking 40km with me) I am asking for your support again.
Please help us smash our target of £2000.
Thankyou xxx
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