I'm fundraising for Epilepsy Action  to support other people with epilepsy for them to continue to get the support they need. The same support that I have received over the years.

I have had tonic-clonic seizures, from the age of 7, along with complex partial seizures, absences seizures and high risk of sudep (sudden death epilepsy)

In September 2017 I had intercranial surgery, which involved nine probes being inserted into my brain, which then recorded any epileptic activity. They recorded 43 seizures in 2 and ½ days.

 I then found the support of Epilepsy action. Each month I attend one of the support groups this has helped with my mental wellbeing. 

 On the 2nd July 2018 I underwent right temporal lobe reduction. Recovery from surgery was much harder and slower than I had expected. Inside I felt lost and in pain, my head was killing me, I could'nt sleep, and my memory was terrible. But no one wants to keep hearing your story and you feel alone. I reached my lowest point in February 2019 and I felt that I could not go on, but with support from my family,  Dr Ericsson (neurologist) and GP and being involved in epilepsy action and speaking to others with the condition it meant I got the help I needed. 

 Surgery has reduced my seizures but has not got rid of them completely. I do still have complex partial seizure, absence seizures, but my  last tonic-clonic seizure was 2 months ago. My symptoms have reduced slightly with some medication changes but I do lead a full life, I go to work, I’m able to football coach, and try to be as independent as I can, with certain support.

I have an amazing wife called Jo and  a brilliant daughter called Evie, 3 great stepchildren Dean, Darryl, and Ashleigh,  who supported me. Also support from my mum & dad, brother and sister.

2022 I will be running the the  Brighton Mathon, If you can donate anything at all, it would mean alot to me and the charity. 

Thankyou

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