Updated on Sep 9th 2012 at 6:16 PM from the JustGiving API

The countdown is on.... 6 days to go!!! Thanks to everyone who has sponsored me, so far I have raised just over £1000 which is truly amazing!!! Training has been tough but all going well and feeling confident... Roll on next Saturday xxxx

Updated on Aug 11th 2012 at 12:20 PM from the JustGiving API

Well feel its time for an update - After a tough month having to take it easy and not train properly due to torn tendons in my ankle today was d-day for the first long distance run!! I am very happy to report I managed 11.8 miles in 1 hour 52 mins and my ankle is holding up well. Target is to complete the half marathon in under 2 hrs so its looking good :) 5 wks to race day, wish me luck! xx

Updated on Jul 14th 2012 at 1:57 PM from the JustGiving API

10 mile training run done this morning :-) a big thank you to everyone for the support, you have all been very generous, which is helping keep me motivated - I am extremely grateful, thanks :-) xxx

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.  Here is my story of how I’ve come to run & raise money for The Walton Neuroscience Fund.....

At the end of last year my step-dad Andrew began experiencing problems with his eyesight and mobility of his legs.  Over the Christmas period he rapidly got worse and after a number of tests was told he may be suffering from MS.  The consultants at Aberdeen hospital have been fantastic, however after a series of testing and analysis they soon realised his symptoms were somewhat different to the common patterns associated with MS.  This is where we first heard of The Walton Neuroscience Centre.  The Walton Centre is based in Liverpool and specialises in research & treatment for patients with Neurological Conditions, such as MS, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron Disease to name a few.  Andrew has yet to be 100% diagnosed, however recent results from The Walton Centre have shown the possibility of a very rare condition called Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) aka Devics Disease.  In Europe, it is estimated that there is only one case of NMO for every 100,000 people - potentially affecting less than 1000 people in the UK.  The Walton Centre along with the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford are the only 2 centres in the UK which currently specialise in this rare disease.

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