Back in 2020 I was unfortunate to have suffered an Ischemic stroke, whilst on holiday in Napier New Zealand. I lost half my sight and was temporarily paralysed down my left side.

After repatriation to the Uk, a long hard struggle ensued, to get me back to some baseline that I could work with.

This was made even more difficult, as Covid restrictions came into being. Meaning I was unable to receive full medical help. Physio being the main one.

So with tentative steps I began my journey……

Firstly it was learning to support my body in an upright position. Then very slowly, I learnt to walk again and perform some medial tasks.

As of today I have slightly better movement, albeit still some left side immobility, which can be worse some days.

I’m also able to walk further, so attempting this challenge is now possible. At least being half blind I won’t be able to see any sheer drops;)

Annoyingly though, on top of it all, I’ve recently developed epilepsy as a consequence. Let’s hope there’s nothing else thrown at me:)

In short - THE STROKE ASSOCIATION has helped me tremendously, and I want to give back in some way. This endeavour is to also prove, that life isn’t finished after a stroke! ! If anything surviving a stroke makes you appreciate life that much more. Well this is how I feel anyway:)

So please give what you can - Anything at all:)