I'm taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027 as part of #TeamStroke
Every day in the UK, another 240 people wake up to the catastrophic impact of a stroke. With strength, determination and the right support, recovery is possible.My Mum suffered a significant stroke towards the end of 2024 at the age of forty-seven. A clot temporarily blocked her central cerebral artery, as a result of an an unknown patent foramen ovale (PFO). She spent three weeks in the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary recovering.
However, a couple months after being discharged from hospital my Mum suffered two seizures. This is due to the subsequent brain damage caused by her stroke, and a common consequence many stroke survivors experience. She is now a diagnosed epileptic.
Despite prominent sensory damage on her affected side, my Mum has made amazing progress over the last three years. Although, the emotional and mental toll never quite leaves.
By taking on this challenge with Team Stroke, I'll be fundraising to provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year, fund vital scientific research, and campaign to secure the best care and support for everyone affected by stroke.
There are no words for how proud I am of my Mum. I hope I can show the same amount of strength, and grit she has shown by running the Edinburgh Marathon 2027.
Every donation helps someone find strength through support at a time they need it most. Thank you so much for being part of this journey with me.
Every donation helps someone find strength through support at a time they need it most. Thank you so much for being part of this journey with me.
