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Over the last 16 weeks I have been base training for my first ever marathon. Shortly I will begin my next block of training which will see me finish with a finish time at Loch Ness Marathon in October. 

This is why I am doing this!

In February 2020, we welcomed in to the world our little son Henry. Henry was born with a Congenital Heart Defect, resulting in a palliative pathway for him. 

He had his 1st of 3 planned Open heart surgeries at just 6 days old, this would be followed by 12 weeks of hospitalisation within the middle of the Covid 19 pandemic.  Henry battled away and after 12 weeks was allowed home for a short while before a second open heart surgery. 

I have attached a link below (copy & paste) which shows Henrys story in detail and the emotions that were flowing in the time spent at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Scroll down and you will see Henry's picture in his must have "Henry" outfit! Please also check out the other inspirational stories too! 

https://www.youngatheart.org.uk/members-stories98ade7e6

Young at Heart provide a service that is elsewhere unavailable. They visit parents and their children on the Cardiac wards at Birmingham Children's, bringing support and compassion at a time when everything else can seem blurred. They offer things like teddy bears & bravery certificates for little ones, whilst signposting advice to parents and being that avenue of support and understanding that is really important in the long days and nights on the wards. 

Without this support families like mine and so many others would really struggle mentally and physically. This is crucial and needed aspect of a heart warriors journey to enable the parents to stay strong for their inspirational and brave warriors. 

Thank you for taking the time to read this and support myself on this daunting, yet inspiring challenge. Please read Henry's story and the others via the link. (copy & paste).

https://www.youngatheart.org.uk/members-stories98ade7e6

Thankyou

James 

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