"Jen’s Tens"

Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I am taking on the challenge of 10 x 10k Runs (10 years after my last 10k!) in the hope that I can raise money for the Chilterns Neuro Centre in memory of my Mum, who passed away last year. If you can spare any pennies to sponsor me and help this great cause that would be much appreciated.

To give a bit of background…

Mum suffered a serious stroke in 2021, which stole most of her left side mobility, leaving her needing a wheelchair, help from carers and the full time support of my Dad. Life overnight became unexplainably tough, but a few things helped to keep Mum looking forward: her supportive network of friends and family, exceptional carers, encouraging physios, and more recently – her hydrotherapy at the Chilterns Neuro Centre!

The Chilterns Neuro Centre is a charity based in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, which supports people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s and stroke survivors. It only opened its services to stroke survivors relatively recently (2023), and we are so grateful it did! The centre truly gave Mum a new lease of life. Being able to be in the hydrotherapy pool – walking – was amazing for Mum and she loved her (albeit short) time there. What they offer is so needed – the support they give to people, and their carers, the workshops, and the exercise and therapy options that aren’t available on the NHS – we just wish we had had access sooner.

Although Mum didn’t get the time to really make the most of the centre, we know so many other people will, and they will feel a little less lost, and a little more hope, when they do find it.

Now, to try and channel some of Mum's strength and resilience…

“Jen’s Tens”

The 10k runs I have signed up for so far are listed below. Some runs I will be running are non-official/solo runs. I will keep you posted with updates on this page😊

1. MK Festival of Running – 16th March

2. Wolverhampton 10k – 23rd March

3. Finsbury Park (London) 10k – 30th March

4. Campbell Park 10k – 6th April

5. Willen Lake (MK) 10k – 9th April

6. The Rye (High Wycombe) 10k - 20th April

7. Caldecotte Lake (MK) 10k – 23rd April

8. Athletics Track 10,000 metres – 27th April

9. Birmingham 10k – 4th May

10. Prestwood 10k – 11th May

Wish me luck!