This July, I am taking part in My MS Marathon to raise money for MS-UK's helpline service. I am going to swim 25 lengths in a 25M pool in my local Southwark leisure centre.

Across the country, people are joining the #TeamPurple family to take on their own kind of marathon using the number 26 and I am doing it my way for MS-UK.

Collectively we are aiming to raise £5,000.

The MS-UK helpline offers emotional support and information to those living with MS (multiple sclerosis) at any point in their journey. Staffed by trained information officers who can provide all the information needed to help those with MS make choices that are right for them.

Thank you for your support, together we can ensure that no one has to face MS alone.

I was diagnosed with MS on on the 29 Sept 2022 after extensive blood work (copious times), 2 MRI’s, 2 CT scans, X-rays, and a lumbar puncture, I knew as i know after so many sports at various competitive levels after my 3 weeks of covid in February 2022 that something was wrong with me. I had Hell of a lot happen to me from my being run over deliberately, breaking my ankle in 3 places, the recovery, the complications with the screws, emergency surgery, getting covid and more the List is very Long. I have done EXTENSIVE research, and looked at the NHS, MS trust, the MS-UK, Shift MS, MS society, more UK sources, and other reputable sources. However, I am tired of explaining why I continue to need the sticks to walk, why my legs are wobbly (I am NOT drunk I have MS). After being an athlete at a high level and running marathons and Triathalons. , I don’t want to explain MS here my issues that is personal and individual as MS effects everyone differently, and I am not knowing what i am going through myself and what to expect as this is all new to me too. The only things I am starting to be able to do again, is different yoga, Cycling (limited) and I am slowly trying to swim again and get my strength and endurance up. I need this for my own Sense of well being.