Jack's 5km Edinburgh Marathon Page

Jack Buchan is raising money for Edinburgh Headway Group

Participants: If I had to list everyone who helped me get this far, I'd be here forever.

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Edinburgh Marathon 5km · 27 May 2017

Edinburgh Headway Group aims to empower and enrich the lives of adults who have survived an acquired brain injury. We do this by providing high quality person-centred rehabilitation services which support both adults with brain injuries and their carers.

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Biggest thank you for taking the time to look over my JustGiving page.

Hello people. If you know me, you'll be aware that I tend to act on things I feel strongly about, regardless of the consequences. I have decided to take part in the 5km Edinburgh Marathon. The benefits of this, I feel, far exceed the negatives; not only will this project help with my physical and mental rehabilitation, it will also raise money to help fund an under-resourced charity.
In 2015, I was hit by a car and ended up in a coma. As a result, I am currently unable to walk and I have sustained a serious head injury. My life has changed drastically from what it was and I am having to relearn how to do simplistic and childlike tasks again. Because of the brain injury I have suffered, my short-term memory is exceptionally poor and my concentration is essentially non-existent. It's taking an infuriatingly long time, but I am getting stronger every day. I still have my entire life in front of me and yet for some people, they are left with nothing. Charities like Headway support injuries like mine and help people to get back on with what will now be their lives.

Please sponsor me to walk the 5km, and to guide these people onto a path to a happy ending.

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Donation summary

Total
£2,800.00
+ £542.50 Gift Aid
Online
£2,800.00
Offline
£0.00

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