I'm taking part in the Hertfordshire Half Marathon on 01/11/26.
To raise awareness and funds for the Stroke Association.
Why?
On the 23rd March 2026 our family found out what this devastating disease is capable of.
My Dad, Kev was taken ill at work after he suddenly collapsed.
He was rushed to hospital and after several hours we learned that Dad had suffered a blood clot to his brain stem which had brought on a monumental ischemic stroke.
The exact stroke was a basilar artery stroke and the outlook was bleak to say the least.
Dad was then transferred to another hospital for emergency surgery where the main clot was successfully removed. However, several smaller clots could not be safely removed.
Had the first hospital had the specialists / equipment in place to remove this clot then the outlook may not have been as bad, as with most medical situations, time is key.
Dad then spent just over 3 weeks in intensive care, bit by bit he became less reliant on the machines that were originally keeping him alive. He’s fought off sepsis and other infections too.
Dad was then moved from intensive care and onto a ward who can manage his tracheostomy, while he awaits a bed at a specialist rehabilitation centre.
As I write this we are approaching 9 weeks in hospital, the progress Dad has made has been phenomenal, as at one point it really was minute by minute.
Now there is hope.
I’d like to see, one day, every A&E hospital have a level of understanding and capabilities in how to treat such a disease at source, as mentioned time is everything.
Thank you for reading, if you can, please donate - whatever the amount to this cause - truthfully this charity isn’t something that’s ever crossed my mind, and that’s the point - this disease can strike ANYONE at ANY TIME, and sometimes without ANY WARNING.
My Achievements
Fundraising page set up
Made a donation
Updated profile pic
Shared page
Thanked a donor
Received 10 donations
Hit 50% of target
Reach distance goal
Reached fundraising target
£1000 RAISED
Wednesday 27th May A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you for your donations to this amazing charity. Never did I think I’d be involved in raising this kind of money. Please continue to like / share and spread the word.
THANK YOU
Saturday 23rd May THANK YOU so much to everybody who’s already donated to this fantastic cause. It really does mean the World to my family and I.Thank you to my sponsors
£107
Lin Law
£54.75
Sonia &bill
£54.75
James
£54.75
James
£54.75
Rosie & Mike
Good luck Dan!
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Meg And Aaron
£54.75
Anonymous
Go for it Dan. Best wishes from Spain.
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Judith Sinfield
Good luck
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Chris And Ian
Well done Dan. A real challenge for a good cause. We are so proud of you. Xxx
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Sam
Dan, thoughts are with you, your mum and Rosie. All the best for the marathon mate
£43.60
Sarah Cowell
Good Luck Dan! All our love, Sarah, Ryan and Ivy x
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Lois & Jack
£33.15
Lisa Meekings
Thinking of you all. Sending lots of prayers and well wishes to Kev. 🙏
£33.15
Ellie Thompson
Sending lots of love to you all ❤️
£30
Izzy Springham
Good luck Dan!! We’re all rooting for you! Love Tom, Izzy & the kids x
£28
Pam Giles
With love from Nan x
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Anonymous
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Emma Poulton
Lots of love to you all xxx
£28
Natalie Shrives
£28
Sophie Jones
Good Luck Dan, sending well wishes to you all from Wales x
£28
Billie Dutton
Good luck Dan. Thinking of you all, Billie, David and the boys x
£28
Laura Thomson
£27.40
Matt Wright
Good luck, mate. At least it won't be this hot!
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Kim Murton
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Sue & Phil
Good luck!
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Lucy Charge
Sending love & hugs to you all, in my thoughts daily. X
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Hollie Law
We are so proud of you!!!! Love from Hollie & Alfie xxxxxxxxxxxx
£20
Pat
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Martyn Fry
Wishing your dad a steady recovery and thinking of you all during such a difficult time. Keeping him in my thoughts and sending all my best wishes.
£11.55
Kate Townsend
Good luck Dan and a great cause x
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Deborah Woodriffe
Thinking of you all ❤️
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Kayleigh Henderson
£11.55
Gina Mckenzie
Hope everything goes well.
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Adam Stoneham
Love to you all
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Ian Buchanan
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Joanne Gilbert
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Charlotte Terry
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Nich Taylor
Good luck Dan
From your very proud Mum xx