Hi All,

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my Just Giving Page. 

Brain injury can challenge every aspect of your life – walking, talking, thinking and feeling – and the losses can be severe and permanent. It can mean losing both the life you once lived and the person you once were.

We all think 'it will never happen to me', but every year around 350,000 people are admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury.

That's one every 90 seconds.
A brain injury can happen to anyone, at any time. 

When it does, Headway is here to help.

The above words really ring true to me - as some of you may know I was involved in a horrific road traffic collision on the 30th December 2020.

Unfortunately as a result, I had a number of injuries, which also included acquiring a brain injury.

I was introduced to Headway fairly soon after my injury, and have found them to be a great help in understanding and dealing with my conditions, whilst also making progress with my recovery to date.

I am hoping to return a very small part of what Headway has been able to do for me, by raising money for their charity, in order for them to continue with their support and services they provide to those with head injuries/conditions. (It can happen to anyone quicker than a click of the fingers, it certainly did me)

Running was a huge passion of mine before the accident, and one of my biggest fears was that id never be able to run again. After lots of encouragement, guidance and support from everyone including friends, family, work colleagues,  medical professionals and the fantastic ongoing support and guidance from Headway, i’m so proud that I’ve now been fortunate enough to be offered a place by Headway to run the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 2nd October.

I hope you can support me by making a small donation, for such a great charity, and keep me motivated along the way :) you never know when you will need this amazing charity, tomorrow may never come! 

Im so lucky it did for me, but I wouldn't be where I am now without headway! 

This charity is amazing, they not only helped (and still continue to do so) me, but they are there for everyone else, to give guidance and support on how to deal and manage someone with a brain injury, As well as checking in with those around me to make sure their own health is being looked after.

I will be starting my training plans later this year and will keep you updated with my progress - Thank you for taking the time to read and for your support, Ian x