I'm taking part in the Walk your Marathon challenge!
I joined #TeamStroke for Walk your Marathon, taking on 26.2 miles over 2 weeks.
I had a Hemorrhagic Stroke in late March 2023 and want to do this to help with my rehabilitation and to support the Stroke Association
Stroke Association is here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke, so we work with the stroke community to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support. We rely on your support to provide vital services, campaign for better stroke care and fund research into preventative and rehabilitative treatments.
My Achievements
Fundraising page set up
Uploaded a profile pic
Shared your page
Hit 50% of fundraising target
Reached distance goal
Reached fundraising target
Mission Achieved
Sunday 8th Oct- Saturday 23rd September - 1.91 miles
- Sunday 24th September - Rest Day
- Monday 25th September - 2.05 miles
- Tuesday 26th September - 2.05 miles
- Wednesday 27th September - Rest Day
- Thursday 28th September - 3 miles
- Friday 29th September - 1.39 miles
- Saturday 30th September - 4.14 miles
- Sunday 1st October - 1.26 miles
- Monday 2nd October - 3.83 miles
- Tuesday 3rd October - 1.15 miles
- Wednesday 4th October - 2.04 miles
- Thursday 5th October - 2.89 miles
- Friday 6th October - 1.09 miles
Total Completed - 26.8 miles
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Saturday 23rd September - Day 1
Saturday 23rd Sep Day 1 - A great start completing 1.91 miles with glorious sunshine Share
Introduction - Written by Heather (Marks Wife)
Sunday 10th SepMy husband Mark had a Hemorrhagic Stroke, his Blood Pressure dangerously high 242/154
Due to how quickly I contacted 999 knowing something wasn’t right, to the ambulance arriving super quick, the response from the resuscitation team, and stroke team, has all massively contributed to how well Marks recovery has been (in my opinion very well)
We have good days, we have bad days, the time has now come to challenge Mark with my support (as we are a team) to join #teamstroke and “Walk your Marathon Challenge” walking 26.2 miles over 2 weeks.
Which, to many doesn’t seem a lot, but I’ve watched this man relearn how to write, eat, walk, balance, get about daily life etc using his right side (which was severely damaged by the stroke) with adding in the mental health of knowing you aren’t the same person you were a few months ago. We’ve had many bumps in the road, but remain positive and not defeated.
Mark is determined to complete this in 2 weeks and hopefully by Sunday 15th October, we will in the meantime work on building up miles to ensure the 26.2 miles can be completed within 2 weeks.
We will update everyone once we start and each time walk, with the results of what has been achieved.
In the meantime any donation would be gratefully received
Thank you
Mark & Heather
ShareThank you to my sponsors
£53
Andrew Addison
£26.50
Deborah Slowikowski
£26.50
Karen Crossley
You go mark. Xxx
£26.50
Jae
Lots of luck Mark and Heather. So impressed you’ve worked to get to a stage where this challenge is possible. Go Team Lycett!
£26.13
Emilu Courtnage
£26
Amy Fiske
£26
Marie & Andy
£26
Michelle Dawson
£24.38
Nicola Hoare
Well done :)
£21.20
Lorraine M
£21.20
Anonymous
£20.90
Steve & Rachel Fanthom
Good Luck Mark! From Steve & Rachel Fanthom
£20
Pip Baines
You've got this Mark. Great challenge, good luck - blister plasters at the ready 😜
£15.90
Matt
£15.90
Matt Glenn
£15.90
Caroline Bowler
Can you learn the piano next? Now I’d pay for that!! Good luck cuz. Amazing work. Well done! Xxx
£10.90
Ashley Gatehouse
£10.60
Vonnie
Congratulations Mark..
£10.60
Liz Wilkes
Mark I think your doing a amazing thing. You have got this 🥰 xxx
£10.60
Margaretta Edwards
Good luck Mark
£10.60
Joanna Guest
£10.60
Anonymous
Best of luck, keep pushing. You are amazing !
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Sarah Stead
£10.60
Helen Pettitt
£10.45
Hannah Methven
£10
Laurq Dewar
£10
Carmel
£10
Rachel Kimber
£5.30
