I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of Team Stroke
100,000 strokes happen in the UK every year, that's one stroke every 5 minutes & in 2023 my dad became part of that statistic.
Dad suffered a severe ischaemic stroke leaving him completely paralysed down his right side and unable to swallow, talk, walk or remember who any of us were. His memory was gone, his independence taken and our hearts shattered. After 5 long months of recovery & intense therapy in hospital, he was able to come home one week before Christmas - a gift we were so grateful for.
Although dad is home & much better than he was - recovery is slow. He still suffers with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain damage. It has left him with the inability to easily read, write, listen & hold conversation how you or I would do with ease. He no longer has use of his right arm and is registered partially blind, he cannot work or drive, needs a profusion of daily medication, weekly physio, regular hospital check ups and yet, he does all of this with a smile on his face every single day.
Without the Stroke Association, dad would not have had access to vital treatment & specialist therapies. The Stroke Association relies on donations to fund more research into preventative & rehabilitative treatments to help survivors rebuild their lives after a stroke.
Dad’s determination on his ongoing recovery journey will be my motivation throughout.
My Achievements
Fundraising page set up
Added a profile pic
Made a donation
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Hit first milestone
Hit second milestone
Reached 50% of target
Hit final milestone
Reached fundraising target
Thank you to my sponsors
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Tom
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Jason Unsworth
Spent many an hour walking and chatting with your Dad - a great man and a great friend Ready for a pint with you when your ready Paul
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Alastair Kennedy
Good Luck Chelsea, you got this.x
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Bailey Worcester
Good luck😅 from Bailey and Alice x
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Darcy Worcester
Absolutely smashing it. Love you bish. Dee & Sam x
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Jonathan Sammon
Wow Chelsea, what an amazing thing to do for your amazing dad! Good luck girl you’re inspirational! 💕💕
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Carol Sheard
Keep up the hard work everyone is so proud of you 🥰🥰
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Simon And Mchelle Bland
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Michael Mcdonnell
Good luck Chelsea, and best of luck to Paul for a continued and speedy recovery. All the best, The McDonnell's.
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The Rumbling Tum Cafe , Otley
Hi Chelsea Your dad is a great man, when I first got involved with coaching , he has helped me to get my level 1 coaching , I have enjoyed coaching with Hsmjfc , together with Richard Cusworth, Simon Wade, Andrew Longfellow, Patrick Baker , Joe Gething . And most importantly all my 3 children played football for the club. Oldest Kenan is playing now semi professional in abroad , just about to be a pro, his younger brother Emre , playing for Guisely , and his younger sister is still playing girls U16 with Gary. We are all greatfull to your dad for what has achieved , because I remember his dream when he first telling us all about it and he made it real . My regards to all off you , kind regards Erkan
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Tommo
What a journey you all have gone through as a family in recent years and the strength and determination you’ve all show, none least of all of than Dad is nothing short of incredible. Go well in the marathon Chelsea and my continued best wishes to you all as a family.
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Charlie Lumley
Hope Paul continues to recover. He's a top bloke. Good luck!
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Heckingbottom Family
Best wishes for a continuing recovery
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Bob Hudson
Keep fighting Paul amazing stren
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Greg And Rebecca Adams
This all makes sense now of why I keep seeing you out speed walking!! So glad to see pictures of your Dad and looking well. You've all been in our thoughts. Smash it Chelsea!
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The Gords
Go on our Chels! Can’t wait to cheer you on! Xxx
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Katie Ramsden
Good luck. X
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Mark Coffey
Good luck with the training and the eventual run Chelsea. Great cause and happy to support the charity that looked after your Dad and my best mate x
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Matthew Jones
I hope the recovery goes well for you Paul. Well done on the Marathon training Chelsea, hope all goes well x
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The Lamberts
An incredible challenge for a wonderful cause. We’ll be there cheering you along the way! With love from Caroline, Michael, Charlie and Arthur xx
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Dave, Clare, Jake And Mollie
Keep up the good work, you’ll smash it xx
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Joe Martin Joanne Fitzpatrick
From the Fitzpatricks 🐎 ❤️
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Sue Sutherland
Good luck Chelsea, you’ll smash it. Spent many an hour chatting to Paul on both HSM and club stuff. Still catch up now when he pops down to watch the Seniors play and he improves every time I see him. Sending love x
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Claire Sammon-smith
Good luck Chelsea! What a brilliant effort.
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Jake Williams
All the best Chelsea, Paul has played a massive part in the success of Horsforth St Margaret’s over the years Top top bloke
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Charlotte Whitaker
You got this ❤️ Nath & Chaz X-X
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Sarah Smith
I’ve been watching you progress Chelsea , Paul is a massive part of my life & I’m so pleased with his progress , onwards & upwards Paul , love ya to bits
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Anonymous
Good luck Chelsea. You’ll smash it 😘
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Jen Lewis
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Simon Hall
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Jack Ryan
Good luck to you both.
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Alistair Unsworth
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Lauren Bowers
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Chris Wilkinson
So sad to hear of the current difficult times you are going through - good luck with running the London Marathon Chelsea. Paul was always a positive focal point for me at HSM and I wish him all the best for his recovery journey. If Paul faces the challenge anything like he faced a Garforth League disciplinary meeting, I'm sure there will be more positive times ahead for you all!!! Best wishes.
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The Lawmans
Good luck Chelsea! x
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Sophie Hartley
Good luck chels, sounds like your dad is being a real trooper, you must be so proud xx
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Cameron Smith
Good luck, wish your dad all the best xx
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Mitch Smith
Your Dad is an absolute hero of a man, wishing him all the best for his recovery. Good Luck Chels, you’ll smash it!
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Ian Myers
Hi Chelsea We often wonder how your lovely dad is doing. What a great guy he is always has time for everyone, and the time he put in around HCC/HSM for no gain just for the local community he really is one in a million. Sending much love Karen & Ian Myers
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Alison Hodgson
Your Dad is a lovely guy who has given so much to other people. Good luck with the run
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Sam Dodd
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Lynsey And Dan
Good luck!
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Nick Taylor
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Conor Keating
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Alice Ryan
Good Luck Chelsea & to Paul for his recovery xx
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Ann Lambert
Good luck Chelsea.
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Declan Rose
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Sally Gillard
From Sally and John Gillard. HSMFC and HCC ⚽️🏏
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Harvey Booth
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Sally Butterworth
Donated with love - your Dad is a much loved part of the tea time GH (Brownlee Arms) crew. We love him xx
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Anonymous
Great man. Great cause. Good luck 🙏🏾
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Bernard And Denise Robinson
Good Luck Chelsea
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Gerry & Yvona Welsh
Good luck were sure youll smash it
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Gill
Good luck-especially for the 2 weeks single parenting 🤣 You will smash it. Gill (Michael’s sister!), Pete, Rosie, Dan and Tom xx
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Sophie Ruston
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Lily Fields
Good luck Chelsea! You will smash it🏃♀️❤️
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Jane Jefferson
Well done Paul brilliant progress ! Good luck Chelsea 🏃♀️❤️❤️❤️
Good Luck! Sure you'll smash it