I had GBS in 2009, thankfully I made a very good recovery. The condition paralysed me top to toe within 3 weeks and was 2 and a half years recovery back to some kind of normal (disclaimer I've never been normal)

I want to support GAIN to raise funds and awareness, as the charity has supported me so much, in commissioning our play Getting Better Slowly which can be streamed for free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEPGxcrcjcQ

My momentum will be completing 100 sit ups, press ups or squats every day throughout May #GBSAwarenessMonth

Raising awareness of a rare disease is never easy. Everyone knows someone affected by stroke, cancer or dementia, and we've all heard of the big charities that do fantastic work to help people with these conditions. But until someone you know is affected by Guillain-Barré syndrome or CIDP, chances are that you've never heard of it before.That's where GAIN comes in, providing information and support when it is needed most. It's really important that people know there is help available if they have been recently-diagnosed with GBS or CIDP. And that's where you come in. Your donation could pay towards leaflets and information packs for hospitals and surgeries throughout the UK and Ireland, signposting patients and their families to the help and support offered by GAIN. It could pay for a communication aid, or travel expenses during months of daily hospital visits. Your donation means that GAIN will continue to be there when they are needed. Thank you x