In September 2015 Mum (Karen) was taken away from us far too young (aged just 63).  It came as a complete shock to everyone, but Mum suffered a massive brain hemorrhage and never recovered.  Others do survive similar incidents and Headway do a wonderful job in supporting these individuals and their families.  That could have been Mum, and for that reason I want to try and give a little back to others, by completing this event in memory of her.  I last completed the GNR in 2014, and Mum was at the finish line to cheer me on.  Sadly that won't be the case this time, but I am absolutely positive she would approve.