Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

In September 2010 I had a stroke.  A proper big one.  I was out of action for a few months but amazingly made a complete recovery, the brain damage that I suffered is in a bit of my brain I don't use ("that's not hard" I hear you say!).  Joking apart, I am lucky to be alive let alone typing this story or doing a fire walk.  Others are not so lucky though and I know all too well that strokes can affect anyone at any age; its not just the old or unfit (I was 39 and had just done a fast Olympic Triathlon a couple of weeks earlier).  Some victims will need the additional help and support that kit can provide, or support groups can offer.  For that reason I hope to raise as much cash as I can- please be generous!