Some will know that four of my friends have suffered life changing head injures and stroke in the last year. I have watched the devastating effect these events have had on the individuals and their families. I have also seen the bravery and resolve they have shown in rebuilding their lives and still continue to do so. 

It has reminded me how fortunate I am to have my health and therefore I have been inspired by their resolve to challenge myself to complete the 100 miles Southdown's way from Winchester to Eastbourne in support of the charity Headways Sussex. Headways provide vital support for those who suffer head injury and face the long road to recovery, as my friends have so bravely done.