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From Still To Strides - fundraising for Smile4Wessex

Luke Wood is raising money for Smile4Wessex

Eastleigh 10K · 22 March 2026

Smile4Wessex provide charitable support to the Wessex Neurological Centre, within Southampton General Hospital. This is one of the largest and most highly respected neurological centres in the UK. The unit provides acute specialist care to a population of approximately three million people across the South Coast, the Isle of Wight and Channel Islands, for a variety of neurological conditions, including; brain tumour, brain injury, stroke, brain haemorrhage, epilepsy, motor neurone disease and dementia. Our appeals ensure that the Wessex Neurological Centre is equipped with the very best technology and facilities available, to enhance the range and quality of patient care and to also sponsor pioneering research into new treatments.

Story

I was living a normal life when, one Saturday, Guillain-Barré syndrome came knocking.

Within a week, I was paralysed.

Movement, strength, and independence disappeared almost overnight.

With the help of NHS care and specialist rehabilitation, I began to rebuild — slowly, patiently, one step at a time.

Now, I’m training again.

Not chasing times or performances, but progress.

This page exists to show how I’m getting better by giving back.

Donation summary

Total
£300.00
+ £68.75 Gift Aid
Online
£300.00
Offline
£0.00

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