Back in December 2020. I was doing a trial week for a new building company, it was my first day and I had a terrible accident after falling 26ft from a ladder which wasn't attached to the scaffolding. 

I sustained major damage to both legs and both feet which kept me off work for over 9 months. Due to the severity of the accident I had to move back in with my parents just before Christmas, we went into the Christmas lockdown zero ability to walk, unable to see my friends and my partner. All of which became too overwhelming for me. 

On the evening of new years eve I made an attempt on my own life, thankfully I wasn't successful, but it left me in hospital for 2 days. For weeks on end I felt ashamed, embarrassed and very remorseful for my antics. Not realising the damage I was intending to leave behind.

I was in and out of work because of what I could and couldn't do and my ability to drive short distances.

Amongst all of this, I've had issues with drug use which started as a social user and quite quickly progressed into an addictive state before reaching out for help.

Moving forward 2 years, I needed to have ligament and tendon reconstruction which left me out of work for nearly 5 months. This had a massive financial effect, the lack of exercise I started to have a downward spiral again. In early September I also lost my nan which I'm still struggling to accept that she isn't here anymore. 

Running the London marathon for me is a huge chance for me to face all my fears and problems I've dealt with over the years. This will be a massive achievement for me to complete this as I've wanted to do it for so long. 

I hope you will all support me on my journey and sponsor me to help me reach my target. Funds raised will go towards supporting people who need help just like I did. 

Thank you.