Leigh Betts

I'm running the TCS London Marathon 2022 for the Stroke Association!

Fundraising for Stroke Association
£3,071
raised of £3,000 target
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Event: London Marathon 2022, on 2 October 2022
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. You can help rebuild them by joining #TeamStroke in taking on the iconic London Marathon 2022!

Story

This is my story about my Mum. My Mum Leila Cronin she is my best friend, my world & my absolute rock. In 2018 she suffered her 1st stroke & my world was rocked & my heart was broken. My Mum lost the use of every limb in her body & all she could do was blink her eyes but the most devastating things was that she had lost her memory. My best friend did not know who I was. My mums spent weeks on the stoke ward at Luton & Dunstable Hospital then she was transferred to The Marbrook Rehabilitation Centre at St Neots for 6 weeks where she received the most amazing 1.1 24hour care by their fantastic  Neurological Care Staff. Mum was taught to walk & talk again & she regained her memory, my best friend knew who I was! Over the last 3 years Mum has suffered 3 more strokes & each of them affecting different parts of her brain. My Mum is the most amazing & strongest woman that I know & next year we will be celebrating her 90th Birthday. I cannot wait to run this marathon of 26.2 Miles & put my medal around her neck to Thank her for an amazing child hood & to let her know that I run have this for her. 

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About the campaign

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. You can help rebuild them by joining #TeamStroke in taking on the iconic London Marathon 2022!

About the charity

Stroke Association

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When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. Life changes instantly and recovery is tough. But the brain can adapt. Our specialist support, research and campaigning are only possible with the courage and determination of the stroke community.

Donation summary

Total raised
£3,071.00
Online donations
£2,701.00
Offline donations
£370.00

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