Hi I'm Joel.

In January 2025 I underwent surgery to remove a tumour from the frontal lobe of my brain. My recovery has been going well, however since the tumour was discovered in Summer 2024 I have lapsed in my regular running and fitness.

I have been thoroughly enjoying visiting the Gromit Unleashed 3 sculpture trail in Bristol put on by The Grand Appeal in support of Bristol Children's Hospital.

The Hot Dog Dash, therefore, seemed like a good excuse to both raise money for a good cause and get me running again! Hopefully participating in my first parkrun by the end of August.

Any donations will support the Bristol Children's Hospital through:

Family accommodation: they run three accommodation houses that provide a safe and supportive place for families to stay while their child is in hospital.

Medical research: they invest in medical research programmes to ensure the hospital remains a hub of innovation, where everyday experts pave the way for sick children through a network of projects with international impact.

Equipment: they fund state-of-the-art equipment to save lives.

Music, play and art therapy: their music, play and arts programme can be seen in every ward at Bristol Children's Hospital, helping young children to deal with the stresses and fears they may face during treatment.

Art enhancements: they work to make sure Bristol Children's Hospital provides a fun, stimulating and comforting space for the brave children it cares for.