On Sunday 8th January 2023, myself and my partner were passengers in a near fatal car accident. I was rushed to RPH where life saving brain surgery was performed and I was put into an induced coma. While asleep, I had surgery to put my face back together and to treat a significant laceration from my eye to my mouth.

This was a life changing event and something I will never forget, but will learn to live with and eventually move on from.

Due to ongoing operations and medical appointments, I have not been in a position to look at the idea of fundraising. However, as we go into 2026, this is the year I want to give back to the teams who saved my life and looked after my family.

Myself and a group of family & friends will be running the October Manchester Half Marathon to raise money for the critical care and the family support unit.

The critical care unit at Royal Preston Hospital is one of the largest in the North West of England, looking after more than 1600 patients every year.

Their dedicated team provides intensive treatment and close monitoring of patients who are seriously ill, or who need intensive care following surgery.

As the Critical Care Unit continues to grow, there will always be a need for those added extras which can make all the difference to their patients and families, when they need it the most.

Your donations will enable the provision of a welcoming, calm and comfortable environment for families staying close to their loved ones. With your help they can also fund additional equipment and state-of-the-art simulation training, enabling their medical team to remain at the forefront of modern technology and exceptional care.

Thank you so much for your support!❤️