Hello! I decided to set myself a challenge to help raise funds and awareness for PSP. Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy is a degenerative neuro condition that affects mobility, speech, swallow, vision, cognition and indeed every aspect of  daily life. There is no treatment and no cure. Watching my mum suffer with this is the most heartbreaking and tragic thing I have had to endure. Mum and I spent many happy times walking together so every  day in February I challenge myself to walk at least 12,500 steps, roughly 10km. In order to promote awareness for this rare disease I will also post information connected to PSP throughout the month on my Facebook page.

PSPA is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of people living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD). Mum was diagnosed the week before lockdown and the PSPA Helpline was a lifeline at a time when we had no other help. They have continued to provide practical and emotional support throughout this difficult time. They provide information and support for people affected by PSP & CBD whilst funding research into the causes, treatment, and eventually a cure. Together we can stop PSP & CBD in their tracks.

My motivation  is to try and give something back to this charity, whilst raising awareness. PSP is a little known disease, even among some medical professionals, and people are often misdiagnosed for years. 

Thanks for reading and if you can spare a few quid to support my efforts I would be very grateful.