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24th December 2021 I'd spent most of Christmas Eve in hospital experiencing intense pins and needles over my entire left hand side of my body. After a stroke was ruled put I was told there were lesions on my brain. It couldn't be known at that point what was going on. Fast forward a few months and I received a diagnosis of Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS).

MS is a lifelong condition affecting the brain and nervous system. Whilst it cannot be cured some treatments and medications can help to ease symptoms.

I was fortunate to quickly get entered onto a medical trial which enabled me to have a stronger treatment than what would have been available through the NHS pathway.

For someone who suffers with anxiety and doesn't deal too well with uncertainty the diagnosis has been a hard one to deal with. As most know I'm not one to stay down for long and want to continue to stay as fit and healthy as I can whilst I know I still can.

I was so pleased when I applied and was accepted for Paris Marathon place by the MS Trust who support people with MS. I want to raise as much as possible to ensure those suffering can access support when they need it and together we can fund researching a cure.

Please give generously, this will be my first marathon and it's no small feat. I'll be posting updates on my training and fundraising activities, keep an eye out!

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