I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke
HERE WE GO!!
On the 26th April I will be running the London marathon for the Stroke Association to say thankyou for all the work and support that they have provided.
In June 2024 my wife Leanne had 2 strokes, the first was extremely scary but she recovered quickly. We were given lots of very helpful leaflets explaining what may have caused it and what signs to look out for by the stroke association.
One week after the first stroke we found out Leanne was pregnant, we were extremely excited but also so scared as Leanne had many CT and MRI scans which could affect the pregnancy.
Shortly after Leanne noticed signs of a second stroke thanks to the information given to her by the stroke association. The second stroke was a lot more severe and terrifying as Leanne had to have many more CT and MRI whilst pregnant.
The recovery started it was extremely hard but Leanne did everything she possible could to get better for our baby. It took her just over a week to find the strength to be able to walk again but that was just the start, Leanne did 3 months of intensive physio to be able to walk, talk and use her arm again.
The mental strain was horrendous, I had to watch her cry every night out of fear it would happen again. She had a call from an extremely helpful lady at the stroke association who gave her the tools to get help.
From my perspective, this was the scariest thing I have ever experienced. At times there were thoughts that Leanne may never fully recover or suffer more. I want to say a massive thank you to family, friends and work colleagues that have helped and supported us through this ordeal.
Whilst dealing with all of this one of my closest friends Ryan had a stroke, he hadn’t even realised that he had the stroke. He also had a long recovery ahead of him but we were there to help with what we could.
Leanne managed to birth our beautiful son and is managing to bring him up even with residual weakness.
This will be extremely hard but I am up for the challenge, This is also a weight loss journey.
One month in and I’m already 2 stone down, but there is still a way to go but I am determined to do this for my wife and son so that I can support Leanne and be able to run around with Frankie.
Thank you for reading our story and for the support.
My Achievements
Fundraising page set up
Added a profile pic
Made a donation
Shared your page
Hit first milestone
Hit second milestone
Reached 50% of target
Hit final milestone
Reached fundraising target
A big thank you
Tuesday 14th Oct Just an update from me.
First 10k
Sunday 3rd AugThank you to my sponsors
£520
Racsel Building Services Ltd
£381
Raffle
£300
Menzies Llp
£127.20
The Smedmore’s
You go smash it mate we be there cheering you on❤️❤️
£106
Sammies
All the best mate from everyone here
£100
Ryan Phipps
Smashing it mate! Proud call you one of my best mates. Unreal friend/son/farther you. I’ll be there with a pint ready for you when you cross the finish line🫶🏼
£100
Kim Austin
We are so very proud of you , you will smash it on the day. Love you always .
£53.32
Lewis Austin
Lets go frase! Smash it boyo
£53.32
Alan Ford
Good luck Fraser, From Alan and Debbie.
£53.32
Peter Corrigan
Good luck mate you will smash this
£53.32
Mike Rudman
Good luck Fraser
£53.32
Patricia Rudman
So proud of you for caring for Leanne and Frankie and being their rock
£53.32
Gary Phipps
Well done
£53.32
Arian Marolli
£53.32
Leo
Be strong m8!
£53.32
Ryan Phipps
Love you man
£53.32
James Hirchfield
I’ve followed your journey from your first run and you’ve worked so hard and dedicated yourself to this special cause. You will smash it today lad !! Be loud , be proud , enjoy !!
£51
Leanne Austin
You are doing such an amazing job! You have hit so many milestones in 8 weeks, we are so so proud of you! Love you ❤️
£50
The Townsend’s
You’re smashing it Fraser!! Huge well done for what you’ve already achieved! We’re wishing you all the best of luck for the big day, you’ve got this 🙌🏼💙
£50
Tom Holland
Go on mate
£50
Phil And Milly
Good luck Fraser. Great stuff Love from Phil and Mill
£50
Anna Johnston
I think you are both amazing - best of luck with the marathon!
£32.23
Jordan Fincham
Me and Melissa are so proud of you taking this opportunity on, your going to smash it bro❤️
£32.23
Mark Cadogan
Well done Fraser, great cause ❤️
£32.23
James Bennett
An amazing achievement and for an even better cause! Very proud of you buddy, you'll smash it 💥👊
£31.51
Jordan And Jess
Well done mate, you’re absolutely smashing it!!!!
£30
Harry
£30
Lynn Hilder
£30
Harry
£27.05
Jason Mitchell
Good luck
£27.05
Millie Dooley
You will absolutely smash it🫶🏼 Good luck! X
£27.05
Nicki Richards
£27.05
Patricia Lewis
A well deserving charity to support.
£27.05
Anonymous
£27.05
Molly Whiting
Amazing achievement!
£27.05
Mark Hobbs
Good luck Fraser Mark , Julie ,James and Luke
£25
Caroline Milton
Well done Fraser. Amazing effort.
£25
Kiera Austin
Go you good thing!!
£21.84
Jordan Fincham
Another one❤️
£21.84
Harry
£21.84
Jake Wise
£21.84
Harry Challis
Hi mate , wishing you the best of luck , I know you got it , lots of love , Harry
£21.36
Brownies Ellie
Good luck!
£20
Anonymous
£20
Georgia Mersh
Such an amazing cause - wishing you the best of luck !!
£18.68
Stuart Austin
There, Grandad fixed it
£16.56
Allie And Will
Well done for all your dedication in training - best of luck on the day!!
£15
Megan Taylor
Good luck Fraser ! You’ll smash it ❤️
£12
Anonymous
£11.33
Toni Miron
£11.33
Adam Osborne
Go on mate, I believe in ya. Lots of love x
£11.33
Jake Phipps
£11.33
Nicola Stone (florence's Mum)
£11.33
Reeva Shan
£11.33
Carys Richards
£11.33
Jo
£11.33
Neil Gregory
£11.33
Molly Smith
£11.33
Mike Hayers
£11.33
Simon Jezewski
£11.33
Costel
£11.33
Liam Bangay
£11.33
Marko Palluqi
£11.33
Daley Atkin
£11.33
Giorgio Anastasiou
£11.33
Anonymous
£10
Sasha Hilton
You've been absolutely smashing your training and this fundraising! Well done!
£10
Katie Boreham
£10
Samantha Ball
£10
Pauline
Good luck Fraser x
£10
Elizabeth Coverdale
For an amazing cause! You can do it, Fraser!
£10
Sarah Clarke
Well done!
£10
Frederick Varndell
Good luck Fraser!
£10
Emily Dries
Good luck Fraser, keep up the training!!
£10
Ermal Lavdari
£10
Sasha Hilton
For World Stroke Day - from one London Marathon runner to another. See you on the start line!
£10
Anonymous
£10
Jess Freeze
Good luck frazer
£10
Mark Corfield
Good luck Fraser.
£10
Alin Sobariu
God bless you
£10
Amy Adams
Good Luck Fraser, what an amazing thing to do for such a good cause 😊
£10
Dave & Jill
£5
Joyce
Good Luck!
£5
Looking forward to cheering you on Fraser! You’ve got this! From all the team at Racsel