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My Story:

I was diagnosed with Epilepsy at the age of 10, with Absence seizures. I could count on one hand the number of people I've met that are aware of what Absences are. For those that don't know, Absences are seizures that make me appear as though I am daydreaming, my eyes glaze over and my brain goes blank. They last anywhere between 2 seconds to 10+. The danger of having absences in my case is that my body still moves, if it is very slowly: if crossing a road, I don't stop. In the last year I have also experienced my first Tonic Clonic seizure, which has resulted in paramedics being called, and me loosing my memory for days. Since my first, I have experience 5.

My last was particularly brutal. I had it whilst awake, standing in my kitchen and the oven was on. The seizure lasted a minute but it wasn't until the evening that I regained my memory of who was who and who I was. I then felt an incredible pain in my foot and saw, to my horror, that I had large and deep burns on my toes (caused by my body pressing my foot against the oven whilst fitting), some had taken away all of the skin and looked like a hole into my foot. 8 weeks on and I still haven't healed fully.

Having Epilepsy for the past 9 years of my life has completely changed what I dreamt life would be like when I was young. I am unable to drive. I am unable to achieve my dream of becoming a professional at Rowing. I can't do water sports. I shouldn't go anywhere alone. But I won't let it take my ultimate dream of becoming a professional photographer, and that is why I am raising awareness for this cause. 

I don't know if I will ever recover from Epilepsy. I remain optimistic, and no matter how many obstacles it puts in my path, I will not fall. This is why I strive to complete the Three Peaks of Great Britain.

Ben Nevis (Scotland): 4436ft.

Snowdon (Wales): 3560ft.

Scafell Pike (England): 3209ft.

My family and I aim to complete this challenge in 10 days, as we need to account for travelling time. It'll be tough but nothing will stand in my way. I'm determined and strong, and no-one can tell me otherwise. Thank you for taking the time to read my story.