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I'm taking part in the Great North Run as part of #TeamStroke
I joined #TeamStroke for the Great North Run.
On the 18th of December 2023, my Dad, Don McCabe, suffered a massive ischemic stroke whilst on a work trip.
Even though he was treated quickly and we will forever be grateful to those surgeons, paramedics and strangers who saved his life, my dad has been left with significant brain injury, paralysis, aphasia and apraxia of speech. He is finally home after nearly 8 months in stroke units and intensive rehabilitation in a neurological unit.
In the blink of an eye, Dad’s life has been turned upside down and changed forever. While he continues to make amazing progress helped by the wonderful team and support around him, we know his journey to recovery will be long. Dad is the proudest and strongest person I know, surrounded by the most loving network. He is a huge presence in so many lives and my biggest inspiration.
There are over 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK, with one person suffering a stroke every 5 minutes. The Stroke Association provides support and advice to families just like ours, and relies on donations to provide vital services, campaign for better care and fund research into the fourth leading cause of death in the UK. I’m running the Great North Run on my 25th birthday to raise money for a cause very close to our hearts. I’m absolutely not a runner, so this is a huge challenge for me. Please consider donating whatever you can for a very worthwhile charity.
Elle x
My Achievements
Fundraising page set up
Added a profile pic
Made a donation
Shared your page
Reached 50% of target
Reached fundraising target
Thank you to my sponsors
£106
Grandma
£104.50
Christopher Wood
Good Luck Elle , Il be up to visit Don as soon as I can also ❤️
£53
Anna
£53
Jane Hallyman
Hi. Elle Just came up on Facebook about your Dad, Tony and I are so sorry to hear he's had a stroke. Thinking of you all. Jane and Tony.
£53
Debbie Mccabe
£53
Alex Bretherton
£53
Don Mccabe
I am so proud of my daughter Elle and her best friend Sam for joining the Great North Run to raise money for The Stroke Association and to all the friends and family who have sponsored them.
£52
John Bousfield
Good luck Elle
£52
David Maudlin
Fantastic thing to you on your 25th. Much love to you all.
£50
Finn Mccabe
£50
Brett
Good luck Elle, love to Don.
£40
Jacky, Chris & Josh
Well done Elle
£26.50
Mike Howard
£26.50
Sam Clark
£26.50
Kevin Johnson
£26.50
Amy Lewis
Proud of you Elle , love you
£26.50
Glynis Howard
£26.50
Stuart Instone
Well done Elle. Hope the run goes well. Lots of love and best wishes to your dad ❤
£26.50
Sharon Rogan
£26.50
Kari Hoover
£26.50
Wendy Clark
Sending lots of love. X
£26.50
Sue C
£26.50
Karen Leah
Well done elle and good luck 😁 xx
£26.50
Heather Clark
So proud of you elle xxx
£26.50
Mandy Potts
Fantastic you’re doing this . I’ll be routing for you Elle x
£26.50
Kate Needler
£26.13
Nicholas Callaghan
£25.50
Mary Needler
Bestest of luck, I’m sure you’ll smash it :)
£25
Emma Rogan
£25
Richard Proctor
£25
Phil Jones
Good luck
£21.20
Mcintyres
You've got this ! Enjoy your day
£21.20
Carter Pauline
£21.20
Peter Newton
£21.20
Michael Clark
£21.20
Donna Slyfield
Great cause well done
£21.20
Katie
Good luck Elle ❤️
£21.20
Keri Mallam
Good luck Elle, and well done for putting in the hard work xx
£21.20
Ellie Goodfellow
£21.20
Geoff & Ali Tyerman
Good luck we are sure you can do it
£21.20
Elaine Hall
£20
Dominic Mahoney
Best of luck and a lively thing to do
£20
Melanie
Good Luck Elle, an amazing cause, also very close to my own heart. Your Mum and Dad will be very proud of you! Sending love and big hugs xx
£20
Steve Cooper
£15.90
Michael Potts Callaghan
£15.90
Imogen Potts Callaghan
Hi Elle! Mum told me what you were doing and I am in awe. This is amazing!! Sending lots of love <3333333 tiggy xx
£10.60
Kath Weaver
Good luck Elle, you will smash it!
£10.60
Marcus
Great work Elle
£10.60
Paul Butler
£10.60
Ellie Hamilton
£10.60
Dave Giles
£10.60
Kathryn
£10.60
Anonymous
£10.60
Wayne Burdett
Get well soon don
£10.60
Maureen Mcenaney
Well done Elle….good luck!! Mac and Maureen xxx
£10.60
Bethany W
£10.60
Terry
best wishes for all the family in the future
£10.60
Abbie Dodsworth
Super proud xx
£10
Martin Stoves
£10
Anna Winn
£10
Anonymous
£10
Hannah Cook
Proud of you, you can do it!!! Love Hannah
£10
Nathan Brown
£5.30
Good luck