Story
This year , I am competing at the British Rowing Indoor Championships 2025 in one of the toughest fitness challenges there is, the 2000m rowing test at the British Rowing Indoor Championships (BRIC) 2025. It’s widley regarded as one of the hardest tests of endurance and grit, and I’m doing it to raise money for Epilepsy Action, a charity that has always been close to my heart.
I live with epilepsy, and my journey has been far from straightforward. As a young child, I was hospitalised more than 13 times while struggling to find the right medication to control my seizures. During those years, I was often excluded from sports and many social activities, not just because of my condition but also because of the lack of understanding around it. Living with epilepsy brought a lot of uncertainty, and at times, I was even told by some doctors that I might never achieve anything academically , or ever compete in sports.
But here I am. Competing at a national level in a sport I love. Studying for a degree. Living proof that with resilience, the right support, and determination, you can defy the odds and go further than anyone thought possible.
Epilepsy Action is at the forefront of helping people like me. They provide life-changing support through their helpline, advice services, and community networks, and they campaign for better healthcare and greater awareness across the UK.
My message through this challenge is simple: anything is possible. Whether you have epilepsy or not, I want to inspire others to push beyond the limits of what they think they can achieve. The 2000m test is brutal but just like life with epilepsy, it’s about resilience, grit, and refusing to give up when the world appears to be against you.
I have linked my Strava for anyone who would like to follow the training I'll be doing for this event. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and please consider supporting this great charity.