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In 2018 I was diagnosed with Type 1 Narcolepsy, a rare, neurological condition that affects the brain’s ability to regulate the sleep-wake cycle properly. This can lead to symptoms such as disturbed night-time sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy. (All of which i have previously suffered from, but is now mostly controlled by medication). Narcolepsy can have an effect on almost all aspects of daily life, including education, employment, driving and also relationships and emotional health. Although there is currently no cure for narcolepsy, effective medication and other strategies can help to manage the symptoms and enable people with narcolepsy to lead as full a life as possible.

The biggest challenges that I have faced/still face having Narcolepsy relate to both my mental and physical health. My decision to enter this Half-a-thon (half-marathon), I see as a positive investment in both my mental and physical health.

I am grateful to Narcolespy UK for helping me and so many others with Narcolepsy. It is a great honour to be raising money, representing, and raising awareness for them. Thank you for reading, your donations, and your time.