Five years ago I had a stroke. Now I have Aphasia. It's a devastating condition which effects everyone differently, some can't speak, can't read and can't write. About 30% of people that have a stroke have Aphasia but a lot of people don't know what Aphasia is.

So I'm promoting awareness for my new charity. It's called "Say Aphasia". It's focusing on people living with Aphasia, helping them to re-connect with life.

I'm now the chairman for Say Aphasia (www.sayaphasia.org), and help run the Sussex Drop-In group which offers people with aphasia the chance to get together to share our experiences.

My fundraising will start with the half Marathon in Brighton, and then the half Marathon in London, but I am hoping to take part in lots more events in the future! So this page will be a continuous fundraising platform for Say Aphasia and those living with Aphasia.

This is a fantastic experience and to help raise money for Say Aphasia is a bonus!  Please donate to our fantastic group, donations big or small are very welcome and hugely appreciated.

Thank you for reading my story.