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
Shared your page
Hit first milestone
Hit second milestone
Reached 50% of target
Hit final milestone
Reached fundraising target
Thank you to my sponsors
£419.20
C & Aj Marshall Builders Ltd
£350
Pickard Properties
Good luck Chelsea from all of us at Pickards!
£318
Tom
Good Luck! Sure you'll smash it
£265
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
£262
Bernie Coleman
Fortunate is the man with devoted daughters
£250
Kpp Architects
All the very best of luck
£250
Mum & Dad
£212
Paul Mobile
We’re so proud of you for helping to give something back to the fantastic organisation that helped to support Dad and I through a very difficult time. Go CHELS!! SMASH IT!!! XX. Mum and Dad
£201.40
Lisa , Nigel & Josh
Really happy to support such a wonderful cause and a truly inspirational brother. Good luck Chelsea!👊❤️❤️
£159
Alastair Kennedy
Good Luck Chelsea, you got this.x
£151
Bailey Worcester
Good luck😅 from Bailey and Alice x
£150
Darcy Worcester
Absolutely smashing it. Love you bish. Dee & Sam x
£150
Jonathan Sammon
Wow Chelsea, what an amazing thing to do for your amazing dad! Good luck girl you’re inspirational! 💕💕
£106
Carol Sheard
Keep up the hard work everyone is so proud of you 🥰🥰
£106
Simon And Mchelle Bland
£106
Greg Handley
Good luck, hope you will smash it!
£100
Michelle Cutts
You've got this Chelsea, I'm sure you'll smash it. Good luck. Love Aunty Michelle xx
£100
Emma James
£100
Walker Dickey Architecture
I worked with Paul for many years, and very much miss doing so, as both a colleague and a friend. Chelsea, he will be extremely proud of what you are undertaking, the best of look to you.
£100
Kam Projects Limited
Good luck Chelsea on this very deserving cause. Sending our best wishes to you all! You’ve got this! Karen, Mark, Jack & Charlie Popely xxx
£56.18
Paul Moorhouse
Is great to see your dad improving Chelsea; his optimism and positive outlook is infectious. Have you chosen your outfit for the 27th?
£53.32
Anonymous
£53.32
Andrew Toulson
An unbelievable challenge for a non runner. Fantastic cause for a top bloke.
£53.32
Paul & Maura O’brien
Such a worthy cause Chelsea You can do this for your dad Good luck on the day and will be watching out for you xx
£53.32
Avisons
You got the Chels, we’re so proud of you you’re doing amazing! Xxx
£53.32
Andrew Cooper
Good luck. Ready for a pint with you Paul as soon as you are able
£53.32
Gaby & Deccy
You’ve got this Chels! All the hard work is done, enjoy every minute of the atmosphere! So proud of you ♥️
£53.32
Ashley Miller
£53
Michael Mcdonnell
Good luck Chelsea, and best of luck to Paul for a continued and speedy recovery. All the best, The McDonnell's.
£53
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
£53
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.
£53
Charlie Lumley
Hope Paul continues to recover. He's a top bloke. Good luck!
£53
Katie & Max
Good luck Chels, sending all our love- I’m sure you will smash it!! Love Katie & Max xxxx
£53
Heckingbottom Family
Best wishes for a continuing recovery
£53
Michelle Wray
Lots of luck for the marathon Chelsea, love from the Wray’s xx
£53
Bob Hudson
Keep fighting Paul amazing stren
£53
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!
£53
The Gords
Go on our Chels! Can’t wait to cheer you on! Xxx
£53
Mark Rodi
Good on you Chelsea Fantastic cause Send my love to your Dad and the rest of the family ❤️❤️
£53
Katie Ramsden
Good luck. X
£53
Phil D
One step follows another.
£50
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
£50
Mark Watson
£50
Collyweston Slone Slate Mine
Well done Chelsea, you should be very proud of yourself, what an achievement not only to finish the marathon but raise over £7000. Your a star.
£50
Pauline, Malcolm & David
£50
Matthew Jones
I hope the recovery goes well for you Paul. Well done on the Marathon training Chelsea, hope all goes well x
£50
Rose Electrical Contractors Ltd
Good luck Chelsea.
£50
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
£50
Anonymous
That’s a good wonderful thing to do Chelsea, we admire & support you & wish you all the best for your event. Good Luck. C&L
£50
Lisa Roberts-jones
Good luck for tomorrow Chelsea. It's just absolutely incredible what you are doing🙌
£50
Dave, Clare, Jake And Mollie
Keep up the good work, you’ll smash it xx
£50
Ian & Karen Stephens
Good look Chels. X
£50
Ben Marshall
£50
Viv And Nigel
Good luck Chelsea! We wish your dad the very best with his ongoing recovery. Viv and Nigel x
£50
The Bowmans
Good luck Chels! An amazing effort for a great man
£40
Nick Smith
Good luck chels sure you’ll smash it! Nick and lis x
£40
Joe Martin Joanne Fitzpatrick
From the Fitzpatricks 🐎 ❤️
£32.23
Peter Haigh
Good Luck Paul
£30
Beth & George
Keep going Chels, you’re absolutely amazing!!!
£30
Oliver Hardaker
Go well Chels 👊🏻
£27.05
Anonymous
£27.05
Grady Marshall
Good luck 👍🏻
£27.05
Charles Morgan
£27.05
Philip Harvey-hill
Good luck
£27.05
Elliot Mckendrick
£27.05
Keith & Mo Dickey
Good luck Chelsea, and our best wishes to you Paul. Good past memories
£27.05
Neal And Fiona
Good Luck Chelsea , your Dad will be proud X
£27.05
Francesca Linsell
£27.05
The Vertigans
Well done Chelsea, you will smash it xxx
£26.75
Chris Dickey
Hard to find the right words really. Good luck and best wishes and kind regards to your Dad - Top man
£26.50
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
£26.50
Claire Sammon-smith
Good luck Chelsea! What a brilliant effort.
£26.50
Robert Ian Frost
Very best wishes for your effort to complete the London Marathon. I hope that you have a brilliant day!
£26.50
Gary And Tammy Smith
Good luck Chelsea and please give our very best wishes to Paul xx
£26.50
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
£26.50
Charlotte Whitaker
You got this ❤️ Nath & Chaz X-X
£26.50
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
£26.50
Clare Armitage
Well done Chelsea we are all supporting you .
£26.50
Anonymous
Good luck Chelsea. You’ll smash it 😘
£26.50
Jen Lewis
£26.50
Simon Hall
£26.50
Jack Ryan
Good luck to you both.
£26.50
Alistair Unsworth
£26.50
Lauren Bowers
£25
Fraser Young
So sorry to hear your dad is still suffering significantly, and well done with the fundraising Chelsea.
£25
Jennings Computers
All the best Chelsea from all at Jennings Computers
£25
Alex Hardaker
£25
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.
£25
Rhys Leighton
£25
Andrew Waterfield
Done wondered y u friended me 🤣🙏 xxxx
£25
Sarah Coffey
Good luck my love! You’ll smash it xxx
£21.84
Thomas Buller
£21.84
Benn Mccarthy
£21.84
Emma Clarke
Good luck Chels! Incredible, go smash it! Tom, Emma & Rosie xxx
£21.84
Harry Jeavons
£21.84
Joshua Sanderson
£21.36
Ellen
Great cause and fantastic achievement, well done Chelsea (rather you than me!)
£21.33
Russell Gomersall
Wishing you good luck from me Alison and Arthur
£21.20
Alex, Hannah & Lottie
Good luck, you’ve got this! Your Dad is such a lovely man, he will be proud. Such an amazing cause. Lots of love, Alex, Hannah & Lottie xxx
£21.20
The Lawmans
Good luck Chelsea! x
£21.20
Sophie Hartley
Good luck chels, sounds like your dad is being a real trooper, you must be so proud xx
£21.20
Cameron Smith
Good luck, wish your dad all the best xx
£21.20
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!
£21.20
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
£21.20
Alison Hodgson
Your Dad is a lovely guy who has given so much to other people. Good luck with the run
£21.20
Sam Dodd
£20
Dean Skillicorn
Keep going Chels!!
£20
Rebecca Swales
Good luck for today Chelsea ❤️
£20
Lynsey And Dan
Good luck!
£20
Mary, Jack & Ted
Good luck Chels, you will smash it. Proud of you xxx
£20
Matt & Jodie
Good luck Chels! Smash it!
£20
Nick Taylor
£20
Conor Keating
£20
Jamie Hogg
Good luck from me, Becky, Kiki and Kasper 🧡
£20
Alice Ryan
Good Luck Chelsea & to Paul for his recovery xx
£20
Andrew Doidge
Go well Chelsea !
£20
Ann Lambert
Good luck Chelsea.
£16.56
Andy Welsh
Well done Chelsea - what a great effort for a great cause - always loved time having a beer and a chat with your Dad over the years - love to all - hope the recovery continues well x
£15
Joe Bowman
A little support from Luca, lily and I. Go smashed it Chelsea
£15
Alex Wiggan
Keep going Chelsea!!
£11.33
Grace Elizabeth Atha
Smash it girl!! 🏃🏻♀️🙌🏻
£11.33
Chloe Pelc
Absolutely AMAZING!!! Well done Chelsea! Love Chloe, Mike, Lola, Arthur & Noah xxx
£11.33
Clare Sweeney
Good luck Chelsea Cx
£11.33
Lauren Morgan
Massive congrats Chels amazing achievement 🩷
£11.33
Georgina Hardaker
Good luck tweeb, amazing cause!! You’ll smash it!! ❤️❤️
£11.33
Gerry & Yvona Welsh
Well done and pleased to support xx
£11.33
Phoebe Ripley
£11.33
Pamela Welsh
Fantastic amount raised Chelsea and a fabulous cause - wishing you and your and family all the best. You can do it girl! Go Run! Xxx
£10.60
Declan Rose
£10.60
Sally Gillard
From Sally and John Gillard. HSMFC and HCC ⚽️🏏
£10.60
Harvey Booth
£10.60
Sally Butterworth
Donated with love - your Dad is a much loved part of the tea time GH (Brownlee Arms) crew. We love him xx
£10.60
Anonymous
Great man. Great cause. Good luck 🙏🏾
£10.60
Bernard And Denise Robinson
Good Luck Chelsea
£10.60
Gerry & Yvona Welsh
Good luck were sure youll smash it
£10.60
Susan Mcphee
Great thing to do. Good luck
£10
Trevor & Mavis Beeton
Good Luck Chelsea we are watching the race looking out for you. Love Mavis & Trevor x
£10
Matthew Francis
£10
Gill
Good luck-especially for the 2 weeks single parenting 🤣 You will smash it. Gill (Michael’s sister!), Pete, Rosie, Dan and Tom xx
£10
Sophie Ruston
£10
Lily Fields
Good luck Chelsea! You will smash it🏃♀️❤️
£10
Jane Jefferson
Well done Paul brilliant progress ! Good luck Chelsea 🏃♀️❤️❤️❤️
£10
The Lister’s
Good luck Chelsea, you’ll smash it 🏃🏻♀️➡️👟 xx
£5
Megan Eley
Best of luck!! I’m sure you’ll smash it 🫶🏼🫶🏼
We know how hard you’ve worked for this Chelsea so proud of you raising money for Dad & other friends of ours who’ve been affected by strokes. Good luck on the day we’ll be watching!